A mass inflow of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River is threatening drinking water supplies in Louisiana, prompting Gov. John Bel Edwards to ask President Joe Biden for federal help.
On Monday, Governor John Bel Edwards requested a federal emergency declaration from President Joe Biden as saltwater intruded the lower Mississippi River.
Governor John Bel Edwards said Monday evening that he has submitted a request for a Federal Emergency Declaration to help combat the intrusion of saltwater up the Mississippi River.
BATON ROUGE, La. (KADN/AP) - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards submitted a request to President Joe Biden for a Federal Emergency Declaration on Monday as salt water from the Gulf
Governor John Bel Edwards has submitted a request to President Biden for a Federal Emergency Declaration as a result of recent saltwater intrusion in the lower Mississippi River region.