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The River’s Reckoning: Key takeaways on the Mississippi’s challenging new era
These are the emerging challenges Louisiana and the nation are struggling to content with on the lower Mississippi River.
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Barge sinks after vessel collision on Mississippi River near New Orleans, U.S. Coast Guard confirms
NEW ORLEANS — High river levels caused six barges to break loose, one barge to sink, and halted river traffic near New Orleans Sunday night, U.S. Coast Guard officials said. There were no ...
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Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihood of residents south of New Orleans
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. The National Oceanic and ...
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Mississippi River levels hit seasonal peak in New Orleans, Baton Rouge
The Mississippi River reached its highest ... designed to protect Southeast Louisiana from floodwaters. New Orleans’ stretch of the river is expected to crest in the coming days as water moves ...
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Mississippi River forecast to crest in New Orleans, Baton Rouge this weekend
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the Mississippi River to reach some of its highest water levels in recent years in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. According to forecasts ...
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Vessel collision on Lower Mississippi River sinks barge: U.S. Coast Guard
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The United States Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision on the Lower Mississippi River that sunk a barge. According to guardsmen, around 9:20 p.m. on Sunday ...