CLEAN: Drought shrinks Mississippi -- and barge business

The video discusses challenges in handling barges due to low water levels, which have reduced the capacity to load them deeply and limited fleeting areas. It compares the river's width during the 2011 flood to its current state, highlighting significant changes. The video also covers channel improvements like bank stabilization and underwater dikes to manage river flow. Finally, it notes that current water levels are below normal lows, affecting navigation and operations.

What is one of the main challenges in handling barges as mentioned in the video?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Increased barge size

• Reduced loading capacity

• High water levels

How wide was the river during the 2011 flood?

• 1 mile

• 2 miles

• 4 miles

• 3 miles

What is the current width of the river compared to the 2011 flood?

• 1000 feet

• 1500 to 2000 feet

• 2500 feet

• 500 feet

What is one method used for channel improvements?

• Planting trees along the banks

• Building bridges

• Constructing underwater dikes

• Dredging the river

What is the purpose of underwater dikes?

• To increase water flow

• To stabilize the river banks

• To channel the river in a certain direction

• To reduce water pollution

How does the current water level compare to the normal low water level?

• Above normal

• At normal

• Below normal

• Unchanged

What was the water depth about a year and a half ago?

• 10 to 15 feet

• 30 to 35 feet

• 20 to 25 feet

• 25 to 30 feet