Mississippi River Update 5/14/2011

The US Army Corps of Engineers announced that they will open the first bay of the Morganza Spillway at 3pm today to reduce the pressure on the Mississippi River levee system.

River levels are just under 44 feet in Baton Rouge today.  All attractions and casinos are open for business.



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Christy

Communications Coordinator for Visit Baton Rouge. LSU grad. Bleeds purple and gold. Wine enthusiast extraordinaire. Runner in the making. Traveler. Love everything Louisiana.