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Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihood of residents south of New Orleans
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and ...
15 years after BP oil spill, marine recovery on Louisiana coast brings hope but not full trust
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded​ in the Gulf.
11-foot alligator spotted as Mississippi River nears flood stage in New Orleans
On Monday, the Mississippi River measured just below flood stage, which is 17 feet above sea level at the Carrollton gauge in ...
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Mississippi River expected to hit highest level in 20 years in New Orleans
Officials are inspecting the levees daily in New Orleans metro as the Mississippi River continues to rise. Why it matters: ...
Local organization proposing ideas to improve New Orleans drainage system
"The big part of the concerns is around the future of our city,” said Joey Algier.Nonprofit organization The Water Collaborative is sharing ideas for a revitalized water drainage system for New ...
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The surprising boom in New Orleans property values
New Orleans property values outpace national averages by 10% as historic districts and economic development spark a real ...
Warm, muggy days kick off the week with limited rainfall
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The week kicks off with more warm and humid weather. It will be drier as afternoon shower activity dies ...
Loss of FEMA program spells disaster for hundreds of communities and their projects
FEMA says more than $3.6 billion of BRIC funds will be returned to the federal Disaster Relief Fund, for disaster response ...