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Saltwater intrusion on Mississippi River heading toward New Orleans: What to know | CNN - CNN International
As drought tightens its grip in the Central US and water levels on the Mississippi River plummet to near-record lows, a surge of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is pushing upstream, polluting ...
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High levels on Mississippi River trigger levee inspections in New Orleans
High water levels for the Mississippi River in New Orleans spurred increased levee inspections from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, its New Orleans District announced Monday. The river rose above 11 ...
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Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihood of residents south of New Orleans - CBS News
In 2023, saltwater in the Mississippi River advanced dangerously close to New Orleans, threatening the city's water supply and sending the city into a state of emergency.
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Saltwater on Mississippi River: Will ‘wedge’ reach New Orleans? - USA TODAY
A Tulane University study this year found that water losses from the main Mississippi River channel from New Orleans to the Gulf have increased by 25% since 2004 due in part to bank failures.
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Saltwater intrusion on Mississippi River heading toward New Orleans: What to know - CNN
As drought tightens its grip in the Central US and water levels on the Mississippi River plummet to near-record lows, a surge of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is pushing upstream, polluting ...