The closure of the 405-foot-long Bayou Chene floodgate is the first time the three-year-old structure has been used due to ...

While the science is clear – wetlands have lots of benefits and we know how to build more of them – the future is not. The ...

Discover how The Atchafalaya Basin protects Louisiana's coast from hurricanes. In the Atchafalaya Basin—the largest river swamp in the U.S.—ancient cypress trees act as natural barriers ...

If you're a fan of the freshest seafood and small-town charm, there's one hidden gem in Louisiana that should definitely be ...

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Narrator] The Atchafalaya River Basin is America's largest river swamp and Louisiana's first line of defense against the extreme weather that threatens the Gulf Coast. How does this swamp and its ...

Heads up, drivers — a lane closure on I-10 East could slow you down Friday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know before ...

From weather to weird laws, these 8 red flags might surprise newcomers to Louisiana. Locals say you’ll need to adjust fast—or ...

After a heat wave had southeast Louisiana and Mississippi Coast residents sweating, a system of severe storms and possible flash flooding could disrupt the weekend, local forecasters say.

A permanent gate that blocks backwater flooding from affecting 30,000 people in six parishes began to be closed Monday morning ahead of expected high water on the Atchafalaya River. The closure of ...

Each episode of NBC's The Americas focuses on a specific region of the American supercontinent. For an hour, narrator Tom Hanks takes us up close and personal with natural stories happening in ...