U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Builds La.'s Mississippi River Saltwater Barrier in 12 Days

USACE builds underwater saltwater barrier in 12 days on Mississippi River to protect New Orleans' water supply. Barrier aims to prevent saltwater intrusion during persistent drought; maintenance ongoing to avoid corrosion of city's drinking water system....

USACE builds underwater saltwater barrier in 12 days on Mississippi River to protect New Orleans' water supply. Barrier aims to prevent saltwater intrusion during persistent drought; maintenance ongoing to avoid corrosion of city's drinking water system....