Press Releases
Dale Morris, former senior economist with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, joins The Water Institute of the Gulf
May 12, 2018BATON ROUGE, La. (May 1, 2018) – Following decades working at the intersection of water management, science, and policy, former Embassy of the Kingdom...
The Water Institute of the Gulf welcomes two new board members
Apr 3, 2018BATON ROUGE, La. (April 3, 2018) – The Water Institute of the Gulf is honored to welcome two exceptional new members to the board of directors – Dr. N...
Jeff Hebert to join The Water Institute of the Gulf as Vice President for Adaptation and Resilience
Dec 4, 2017BATON ROUGE, La. (December 4, 2017) – Cindy, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Nate, and an August New Orleans severe rainstorm highlighted what Louisiana resident...
New report: Lower Mississippi River dynamics influence sediment and nutrient movement into the delta
Nov 30, 2017BATON ROUGE, La. (November 30, 2017) – The lower Mississippi River in Louisiana transports sediment and nutrients much differently than areas farther ...
New publications highlight Institute-involved work in the Mekong River Delta
Oct 2, 2017BATON ROUGE, La. (October 2, 2017) – Rapid population growth and development, increased construction of upriver dams, and land use changes in the Meko...
Dr. Alyssa Dausman, Science Director for the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, joins the Institute
Sep 12, 2017BATON ROUGE, La. (September 12, 2017) – The Water Institute of the Gulf announced Tuesday that Dr. Alyssa Dausman will join the Institute as Vice Pres...
New publication looks at options to maximize land building from diversions
Jul 12, 2017Although many studies have looked at the need to capture the Mississippi River sand through diversions, analysis of an old crevasse along Bayou Lafour...
New publication looks at options to maximize land building from diversions
Jul 12, 2017Although many studies have looked at the need to capture the Mississippi River sand through diversions, analysis of an old crevasse along Bayou Lafour...
Louisiana and Dutch water institutes join forces to confront water issues globally
Jul 10, 2017Leaders of The Water Institute of the Gulf and Deltares were joined by Governor John Bel Edwards in announcing an agreement today to leverage their to...
Coastal Louisiana communities have valuable insights on priorities to offer restoration planning
Apr 18, 2017Oysters reefs provide protection for coastal lands, help keep the water clean, and oysters are darn good when charbroiled. All true, and all part of w...
Topping-off Ceremony for Third Building at the $60 Million Urban Water Campus
Apr 6, 2017BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Commissioner of Administration for the state of Louisiana, Jay Dardenne and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation President/CEO, J...
The Water Institute of the Gulf Holds Annual Reception
Mar 31, 2017Approximately 150 people attended The Water Institute of the Gulf’s annual reception Tuesday night where President/CEO Justin Ehrenwerth unveiled Wate...