As the Mississippi River drops to one of its lowest levels in recent history, the U.S. Army Corps said saltwater from the Gulf could threaten drinking water as far north as New Orleans’ French Quarter if no action is taken. Here's what they're doing.
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The Mississippi River is so low right now sand bars are visible upriver of New Orleans

Radar estimating parts of New Orleans has picked up over 8-9” of rain and it’s still raining! Unbelievable. Nothing suggested we’d see totals like this today. The Gulf Coast is a humbling place to forecast.

Congrats to Jessica Dandridge and her impactful work at The Water Collaborative! As a leader addressing water inequities and climate change in NOLA, her selection for The Obama Foundation's Leaders USA program is well-deserved. Read more about her work: essence.com/news/the-obama…

“I don’t think there’s any coastal problem that we’re contemplating where the cost is cheaper in the future than it is today. If you don’t put the dollars you have on those expenditures, you’re falling behind for no good reason,” says Gov. John Bel Edwards.

As part of today’s Coastal Day celebrations, Gov. John Bel Edwards proclaimed this week Coastal Industry Week to recognize the progress LA has made in protection and restoration solutions and the many organizations and companies behind the work. 🎉

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To continue the #CoastalDay momentum, LouisianaCPRA is excited to bring you the Coastal Industry Week: Webinar Series!

👉 Here's the scope for 4.25.23:
✔️ Contracting Overview and Update
✔️ Partner Led Coastal Construction Project Forecast

Tune in: buff.ly/41WI4JQ

“The 2023 Coastal Master Plan shows us what is at stake if we don’t keep investing in the coast, and also what is possible. The cost is too high for us to stray from the course.” -Gov. John Bel Edwards #CoastalDay2023 #LALege

“The level of investment outlined in the 2023 Coastal Master Plan means that in 50 years, Louisiana has less flood risk from hurricanes and tropical storms than we do today.” -LouisianaCPRA’s Chip Kline at #CoastalDay2023

LA Coastal Day: Half of the worlds dredges are operated in Louisiana

Do you know what's in your water? Next week attend “Going Green: Water Talk” and join the discussion about our local Louisiana water sources. @keeplouisianabeautiful @xugeauxgreen Xavier Univ. of LA Audubon Society Restore the Delta instagram.com/p/CqJIGX8vd2Z/…

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Wednesday at noon we will be talking about the ongoing Jackson Mississippi water crisis.

It is going to be a powerful conversation. Please share it with folks!
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Join us and our partners at #IamNewOrleans for an in-person discussion on resources and solutions to combat today's food challenges in our communities. Learn more and register at iamneworleansvoices.com.
@GrowDatNOLA

🏆WINNERS🏆 of the 2022 Seeds of Innovation: Resilient Design Competition!
The moment is finally here! Thank you to all competitors of this years competition, and to all of the people who followed along and voted this past week! 💙

Only 1 day until the floating planter box design 🏆WINNERS🏆 are announced!
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