Latest Mississippi River Delta News: May 9, 2014

Water has risen 2 inches at Grand Isle since 2007, data show
By Jeff Adelson, The New Orleans Advocate. May 9, 2014.
“Grand Isle is sinking beneath the waves at a faster rate than any other area of the country and may be the most dramatic…” (read more)

Senate-House negotiators reach deal on water bill with Morganza to the Gulf authorization
By Bruce Alpert, The Times-Picayune. May 8, 2014.
“After months of off and on negotiations, House and Senate negotiators announced agreement Thursday on a massive water resources…” (read more)

Morganza authorization draws near in D.C.
By Eric Besson, The Tri-Parish Times. May 8, 2014.
“Southeast Louisiana’s congressional delegation extolled optimism last week following an incremental…” (read more)