The state of Louisiana will convene a planning meeting this fall to discuss a major diversion in the lower part of the Mississippi River. The diversion, which would be well downstream of New Orleans in the delta at the river's mouth, would send the river's muddy waters into marshes or shallow-water areas. The enginering challenges are considerable and include finding a way for freighters to make their way into the river's shipping channel. The New York Times has the full story.
Moving the Mighty Mississippi
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