History of Engineering Old River: Confluence of the Red, Atchafalaya, and Mississippi Rivers

Located about 45 minutes north of my general location, I don't think many folks have any idea of the hydrological and economic impact of this region and it's associated, water control structures.

Over the next few days I'll try to give a general overview of its importance and general operations.

Morganza Control Structure is located about 10 minutes away from my home.
5 minute mark shows some of the actual workings of the structure.
Previous is history showing the need for constructing the massive flood water protection diversion which sends water down the Morganza Skills at into the Atchafalaya Basin.

big gigantic clusterfuck. upended any balace of nature that mightve been left. Blioxi Marsh Lands Company is suing the shit out of them for ruining their land. betcha dollars to do nuts theres a hundred other ones out there too.

my point was, if this was indeed the best thing since sliced bread hit butter, nobody would be suing anyone

jirqoadai wrote:big gigantic clusterfuck. upended any balace of nature that mightve been left. Blioxi Marsh Lands Company is suing the shit out of them for ruining their land. betcha dollars to do nuts theres a hundred other ones out there too.

Honestly, the levees around the Atchafalaya Basin and along the Mississippi river have done more harm to nature than good. All in the name of protecting industry, business, metropolitan areas, and farmers.

One day one of these structures will fail, and you'll see a shit show that will make Hurricane Ida look like a 12volt fan.

Brief 3 minute explanation.

3 minutes.

HawkTheSlayer wrote:

jirqoadai wrote:big gigantic clusterfuck. upended any balace of nature that mightve been left. Blioxi Marsh Lands Company is suing the shit out of them for ruining their land. betcha dollars to do nuts theres a hundred other ones out there too.

Honestly, the levees around the Atchafalaya Basin and along the Mississippi river have done more harm to nature than good. All in the name of protecting industry, business, metropolitan areas, and farmers.

One day one of these structures will fail, and you'll see a shit show that will make Hurricane Ida look like a 12volt fan.

already did. it was called katrina.