Building upon decades of research and expertise, ERDC is supporting the USACE New Orleans District and emergency officials as they respond to the intrusion of saltwater along the Mississippi River in south Louisiana.
As a result of drought conditions, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico that is normally held back by the force of the Mississippi River is now slowly making its way up the river, causing significant threats to communities in south Louisiana and their drinking water.
In addition to modeling and forecasting, ERDC is also providing world-class engineering support in mitigation efforts that include modifications to a sill - or underwater dam - that is designed to slow the intrusion.