LSU protecting river ecosystems

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University has joined the 'Rivers Are Life' initiative as a contributing academic expert. 

With collaborative coastal and waterways research as one of its areas of focus, LSU works to advance research capacity and build upon existing areas of strength to achieve scalable solutions for the world’s major rivers, with a special focus on the Mississippi River. 

LSU’s Center for River Studies houses one of the world’s largest movable-bed physical models - the Lower Mississippi River Physical Model - that can replicate flows, water levels and sediment transport of the river, simulating one year of the Mississippi River’s behavior in just one hour. 

Working with its partner, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, LSU scientists, engineers, and students use this state-of-the-art model to conduct meaningful research that offers insights into the evolution of a powerful river system and its impacts on the community and environment it touches. 

LSU works to train the next generation of engineers, geologists and river experts. 

Additionally, the LSU center’s interactive exhibit space offers opportunities for guests of all ages to learn more about the history of the Mississippi River, Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands, and ongoing coastal restoration projects across the Gulf Coast. 

Through this educational focus, LSU and CPRA teach and inspire people to take action in protecting the vitality of their local waterways. (LSU 07/12/23) LSU Contributing to Effort to Protect River Ecosystems Worldwide - Biz New Orleans