In Louisiana, water is not just scenery. It is structure. It shapes coastlines, defines habitats, influences economies, and determines the future of entire ecosystems. After years working in environmental and coastal services, one consistent truth stands out: if the movement of water is understood, the story of the habitat becomes clearer. Current flow monitoring is...

Water rarely tells its story at a glance. A river may appear calm and clear while underlying chemistry signals stress. A marsh may look vibrant while dissolved oxygen levels fluctuate beneath the surface. Water quality monitoring exists to interpret those hidden signals and translate them into measurable data that reflects ecosystem health. Across Louisiana’s rivers,...

Hydrographic surveying has a reputation for sounding mysterious, but the work itself is very practical. It’s about understanding what exists below the waterline and how that environment behaves. Rivers, lakes, wetlands, ports, and coastal zones all change constantly, and decisions about navigation, construction, restoration, and safety depend on accurate data. The tools used to collect...