Trying to turn the tide on saltwater intrusion into Baton Rouge aquifer

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FUNDING STREAM: There are plans to address saltwater intrusion into the aquifer that provides drinking water in Baton Rouge, but finding the money to pay for the solutions is proving problematic, says John Hashagen, a member of the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation Commission’s technical committee.  (Don Kadair)

Finding the money to address saltwater intrusion into the Southern Hills Aquifer is proving to be a challenge for the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation Commission.


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