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Mississippi River rising triggers Bonnet Carre Spillway test for first time in five years
The Army Corps of Engineers tested the Bonnet Carre Spillway as Mississippi River levels rise near critical thresholds ...
Army Corps of Engineers conducts test of spillway as river levels continue to rise
The Army Corps of Engineers began testing the spillway Monday in the event of a partial opening later this week.
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New kayak rentals will soon allow people to paddle 8 miles on Mississippi
New Paddle Port stations are coming to Otsego that will allow people to rent kayaks to paddle 8 miles on the Mississippi ...
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With Mississippi River rising, Bonnet Carré Spillway is tested in case LA needs flood protection
The Corps has not yet announced whether the agency will open the spillway, and says they are monitoring the forecast before ...
Army Corps tests Bonnet Carré Spillway as Mississippi River levels rise
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing the Bonnet Carré Spillway in Norco as the Mississippi River nears flood ...
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Mississippi River level could trigger first spillway opening since 2020
Due to significant rain and snowmelt along its basin, the Mississippi River has continued to rise and could potentially reach ...
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Conservation group names Mississippi ‘most endangered’ U.S. river
The group American Rivers says the Mississippi faces threats including increased flooding and inadequate disaster prevention ...
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Test opening set for Bonnet Carre Spillway as Mississippi River rises
The Mississippi River's rise is prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to test run the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Current ...