What is going on near Greenville, Mississippi?
A historic drought
What are the consequences of the drought?
vessel traffic is closte to hundred boats and barges
Where?
near Greenville, Mississippi
What body of water?
the Mississippi River
Who is responsible for closing the area?
The Coast Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers
What are they doing about it?
allowing a limited number of vessels based on size" to attempt to pass and dredging in the area to deepen the channel
How many vessels are affected?
hundreds it depends on the time and day
Who is Ryan Tippets?
A New Orleans-based Coast Guard spokesman
What did he say?
he was unsure when the river would reopen or, once that happens, how long it would take to undo the gridlock.
Did a drought happen last year?
yes
How did floods contribute to the problem?
leaving deposits of silt and debris in areas that would normally be clear.