A saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River poses a threat to Louisiana's water supply. The river has low water levels due to drought conditions allowing an intrusion.
September 23, 2023, 1:04 PMBarges float in the Mississippi River as a portion of the riverbed is exposed, on Sept. 15, 2023, in St. Louis.New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has signed an emergency declaration over an intrusion of salt water into the Mississippi River that officials say could impact the water supply in the region.
"Plaquemines Parish has been affected by this issue since June. Drought conditions have only gotten worse since that time, which means additional communities along the Mississippi River could be impacted," Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a statement Friday. Edwards said additional work will begin soon to further delay an increase of the saltwater intrusion.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Salt water wedge in the Mississippi River threatens drinking water in LouisianaSalt water creeping up the Mississippi River is threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities, including New Orleans.
Read more »
Salt water wedge in the Mississippi River threatens drinking water in LouisianaLouisiana's governor warns he may request federal help.
Read more »
Louisiana folklorist and Mississippi blues musician among 2023 National Heritage FellowsLouisiana folklorist Nick Spitzer and Mississippi blues musician R.L. Boyce are among nine 2023 National Heritage Fellows being celebrated later this month by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Read more »
Louisiana folklorist and Mississippi blues musician among 2023 National Heritage FellowsLouisiana folklorist Nick Spitzer and Mississippi blues musician R.
Read more »
Louisiana folklorist and Mississippi blues musician among 2023 National Heritage FellowsLouisiana folklorist Nick Spitzer and Mississippi blues musician R.
Read more »
Louisiana folklorist and Mississippi blues musician among 2023 National Heritage FellowsLouisiana folklorist Nick Spitzer and Mississippi blues musician R.
Read more »