The Mississippi River was leveed in the early 20th century, specifically for the purposes of flood control and navigation. Relative...
Louisiana Legislature Approves 2017 Coastal Master Plan
Conservation groups praise it as “a plan we can all be proud of” and “one we need implemented quickly” FOR...
Will Diversions Introduce Nutrients That Harm Wetland Vegetation?
Aerial picture of the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion outfall canal (on the right) and the delta built by the diversion in...
Activists: Old uranium mines polluting Angostura Reservoir
Members of three activist groups say recent research shows that abandoned uranium mines are contributing to elevated uranium levels in...
New USGS Field Method is a Breakthrough for Contaminant Analysis in Water Samples
The U.S. Geological Survey published a new report highlighting a portable continuous-flow centrifuge which aims to save time and money...