Tulane University graduate student Augustine Nwokoye removes a water sample from the PS 200 isokinetic sediment sampler in the Lower Mississippi River Delta on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

The growing Wax Lake Delta provided data for the now-stalled Mid-Barataria sediment diversion, which is designed to rebuild wetlands in nine parishes along the Louisiana Gulf Coast.

New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the southernmost reach of the river, where it meets the Gulf.

The Mississippi River's Bird's Foot Delta, a vital ecological and economic region, faces rapid deterioration because of rising sea levels, sediment shortages and invasive species.

New research from a Southampton scientist has identified the causes of changes affecting river deltas around the ...

Since their initial meeting, the delegates, informed by a group of technical advisors, have selected seven focus areas: sediment removal in the south Delta, south-of-Delta water storage capacity ...

SOC TRANG, Vietnam, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Standing on the bank of the Mekong River, Tran Van Cung can see his rice farm wash away before his very eyes. The paddy's edge is crumbling into the delta ...

Up to 70% of ecologically critical sediment lost over 15 years - Mekong River Commission. More dams planned in China and Laos. China says there is 'scientific consensus' on impact of its upstream dams ...