Nation
World
Politics
Sports
Business
Entertainment
Life
Tech
Science
Opinion
Crime
Health
Oddities

New Orleans area officials preparing for possible saltwater intrusion by mid-October

Por: The Advocate Politics September 23, 2023

thumbnail

Unsafe levels of saltwater are expected to reach New Orleans-area drinking water systems in the middle of next month, as officials scramble to deal with a mass of saltwater making its way from the Gulf of Mexico up an extraordinarily low Mississippi River.Gov. John Bel Edwards said at a Friday afternoon press conference that federal, state and local officials are “making plans for a duration of an event and a severity of an event” that will... + full article



Similar News

Corps to barge 36M gallons of freshwater a day to help areas facing saltwater contamination

The Advocate USA Politics September 23, 2023

thumbnailUnsafe levels of saltwater may reach many New Orleans-area drinking water intakes by mid-October, forcing officials to scramble for barges that will bring in fresh water from further up the Mississippi in hopes of avoiding  contamination of local water supplies.Gov. John Bel... + más

New Orleans area officials preparing for possible saltwater intrusion by mid-October | The Advocate

Low river may allow saltwater to overtop emergency sill and threaten drinking water: Corps | The Advocate


Saltwater in Mississippi River will cause Corps to build a higher underwater levee

The Advocate USA Politics September 15, 2023

thumbnailSaltwater from the Gulf moving up the Mississippi River will cause the to add to the height of an underwater levee it built this summer to protect water supplies for Plaquemines, St. Bernard and New Orleans, the Corps announced Friday. The  built in July in the river near... + más

Construction to begin on first mile of long-awaited West Shore Lake Pontchartrain levee | The Advocate

No new levee authority money for Lakefront Management Authority — yet | The Advocate


Low river may allow saltwater to overtop emergency sill and threaten drinking water: Corps

The Advocate USA Politics September 14, 2023

thumbnailIn the next few weeks, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico will likely overtop an built on the bottom of the Mississippi River to protect Plaquemines Parish's Belle Chasse water plant intake, an official said Wednesday. The Corps is trying to determine whether the salt could... + más

Saltwater in Mississippi River will cause Corps to build a higher underwater levee | The Advocate

NFL Playoff Scenarios | ABC News


Rising sea levels put coastal farms at risk from saltwater intrusion

WPTV USA Nation August 15, 2023

thumbnailFor Paul Cartanza, it's best to be prepared. With his work truck at the ready, he has anything he may need, no matter where he goes on his farm.I grow corn and soybeans, he told Scripps News. I grow peas, lima beans, string beans, sweet corn.Cartanza owns Lazy Day Farms, a... + más

Saltwater wedge prompts Gov. Edwards to declare state of emergency in Plaquemines | The Advocate

An underwater dam in the Mississippi River? Here’s why it’s needed to protect drinking water | The Advocate


High school scores and top performers from Tuesday, March 28

Orlando Sentinel USA Sports March 29, 2023

thumbnailLake Brantley 9, Seminole 6 (8 inn.) Buzz: Jackson Golden went 2-for-5 with 2 home runs and 6 RBI for Lake Brantley. Ben Colley had a home run. Bryce Carter had 2 hits for Seminole. Mount Dora Christian Academy 10, Oak Hall (Gainesville) 4 Buzz: Collin Priest went 5-for-5 with a... + más

NFL Playoff Scenarios | ABC News

Le Krewe du Roi celebrates the state at 58th annual Mardi Gras Ball | The Advocate


High school scores and top performers from Friday, March 24

Orlando Sentinel USA Sports March 25, 2023

thumbnailOrangewood Christian 11, The Master’s Academy 1 Buzz: Austin Waring threw 5 innings of 1-run ball (0 earned runs) while allowing 4 hits and striking out 8 for Orangewood Christian. He lowered his season ERA to 0.78. Aiden McKee went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a... + más

NFL Playoff Scenarios | ABC News

Le Krewe du Roi celebrates the state at 58th annual Mardi Gras Ball | The Advocate


High school scores and top performers from Tuesday, March 7

Orlando Sentinel USA Sports March 08, 2023

thumbnailThe Master’s Academy 12, Lake Highland Prep 0 Buzz: Jackson Bellhorn pitched a complete game with 8 strikeouts for Master’s. Colby Cason went 1-for-2 with 2 RBI, Trey Seluk went 1-for-3 with a double and 2 RBI. Joey Talbot pitched 3 innings striking out 4 for the... + más

NFL Playoff Scenarios | ABC News

Le Krewe du Roi celebrates the state at 58th annual Mardi Gras Ball | The Advocate



About iurex | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer |