Bonnet Carre Spillway

Locals voice concerns on Spillway impacts

Tonight there was a Save Our Coast Initiative meeting to try and find a solution to the growing issues of the fresh water flowing through the Bonnet Carre Spillway. News 25's Victoria Bailey attended the meeting and has more tonight.…

Save our Coast Initiative

Residents, fishermen, and state representatives across the coast are gathering at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to discuss ways to protect and save our coast from the fresh water impact. News 25's Victoria Bailey is at the meeting and has…

Local fishermen address Spillway concerns

Local fishermen have stepped up in an effort to help save our area's marine life in the wake of more than 260 dead dolphins and sea turtles that have washed ashore this year. Marine life has not been impacted this…

Meeting to discuss the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening

The reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has been a hot topic on the Coast. Tonight, Coast residents are gathering at the D’Iberville Town Green to voice their concerns and hear from experts. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Opening of Bonnet Carre Spillway impacts Gulf Coast

The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana has had disastrous impacts on our local fishing industry, according to local fishermen. This morning, a viewer sent us this photo he took of a dolphin washed up on Gulfport beach,…

Bonnet Carre Spillway could reopen

The Army Corps of Engineers have recommended that the Bonnet Carre Spillway reopen on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana could reopen for the second time this year. This is the first time ever that the…

Bonnet Carre Spillway opens

For just the 12th time in its long history, the Bonnet Carre Spillway opened Thursday to help control the rising Mississippi River and keep pressure off the New Orleans levee system. U.S. Army Corps of Engineering officials made the decision…