Science
The Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center collects, investigates and interprets hydrologic data across our five state region and beyond. We provide current and historical data to the public as well as our cooperators. The science we provide is used across a broad range of industries and other services.
Current Water Conditions for the Lower Mississippi-Gulf
USGS StreamStats
USGS WaterWatch
Education
Learn About Water - Louisiana Resources
Links to Sources of Water Information
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) investigates the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and underground waters and disseminates the data to the public, State and local governments, public and private utilities, and other Federal agencies involved with managing water resources
The map to the left allows you to go to other USGS Water Science Center Web sites, or use the links below to further investigate water.
Hurricane Information
Hurricanes bring destructive winds, storm surge, torrential rain, flooding, and tornadoes. A single storm can wreak havoc on coastal and inland communities and on natural areas over thousands of square miles. In 2005, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma demonstrated the devastation that hurricanes can inflict and the importance of hurricane hazards research and preparedness.
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East Baton Rouge Parish Hurricane Response Map
In the event of a hurricane, the appropriate response could save your life. This “East Baton Rouge Parish Hurricane Response Map” is a tool that can be useful in making decisions pertaining to evacuation and safety.