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US funds help La’s Water Institute develop early warning shoaling along the Lower Mississippi
Sep 26, 2022The Water Institute of the Gulf is harvesting depth sounding data from a fleet of tugs working in Louisiana’s stretch of the Mississippi River so as t...
Protecting Capital Region’s aquifer could include reducing industrial use by 90%
Sep 16, 2022Efforts to protect the aquifer that provides much of the Capital Region’s drinking water could include working with industry to reduce its groundwater...
Saving Louisiana's coast may require more digging in the deep sea. Here's why.
Sep 7, 2022If Louisiana wants its expensive coastal restoration projects to last longer and cost less over time, it should seek out a higher quality building mat...
Black & Veatch to Lead Multi-Year Resilient Infrastructure Program in Miami-Area Village of Key Biscayne
Sep 1, 2022To execute this bold and forward-looking infrastructure program, Black & Veatch has assembled a custom-built expert, local team that includes Moff...
Nicholls Releases Hurricane Ida Documentary Trailer
Aug 30, 2022In an effort to preserve and protect the coast from future storms, Nicholls is set to open its Coastal Center, with groundbreaking slated for early 20...
Short on production, not on energy
Aug 14, 2022In conjunction with our Energy, Climate and Conservation Task Force, which provides policy solutions to high energy prices while reducing reliance on ...
Hot off the press: Evolution of Benefits Evaluation and Prioritization of Water Resources Projects
Aug 8, 2022The USACE EWN® Program has partnered with The Water Institute of the Gulf to analyze past and current benefits evaluation approaches to identify pract...
Gov. Edwards Welcomed by Dutch Water Envoy on First Day of Economic and Resiliency Mission to Netherlands
Aug 8, 2022The engagement of leaders from two countries on the front lines of climate change comes as the Netherlands prepares to co-host the UN 2023 Water Confe...
Gov. Edwards and Economic Development Officials to Travel to Netherlands and France to Further Develop Water Management and Economic Partnerships
Aug 4, 2022This Friday, Gov. John Bel Edwards will lead a delegation of business and state leaders on an economic development, water management and resiliency mi...
Using Dredged Materials to Aid Port Fourchon
Aug 2, 2022A new study from The Water Institute aims to help The Greater Lafourche Port Commission leadership find the best use of dredge material resulting from...
Gulf Research Program Launches Initiative to Improve Sea Level Rise Predictions in the Gulf of Mexico
Jul 21, 2022The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced $4.6 million in awards to support three pro...
National Academies’ Gulf Research Program Awards $3.7 Million to Support Innovative Community Engagement Methods and Enhance Data Usage to Develop Equitable Outcomes to Climate Hazards
Jun 22, 2022The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced grant awards for 13 new projects tota...