Barge

The current level of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge is 4.8 feet but the river will fall to 2.5 feet next week.

The lack of rainfall in recent weeks has left the Mississippi River approaching record low levels in areas from Missouri south through Louisiana.

The Ouachita River may be in trouble due to lack of commercial use. The ”Low Use” designation means funds could be scarce for dredging and locks and dams.…