Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative
Innovating Climate Solutions
for a Better Tomorrow
Our vision is to cultivate a strong, collaborative community of coastal experts who provide science-based guidance to help stakeholders navigate and adapt to future changes.
MissDelta is dedicated to advancing the best available science to forecast and understand the future of the Birdsfoot Delta—its evolving landscape, socioeconomic dynamics, and the human impacts of environmental change. Through cutting-edge research and collaborative partnerships with communities, industry, and government, we strive to identify critical challenges, explore future scenarios, and provide actionable solutions. We are also committed to fostering a broader and stronger coastal research community in the northern Gulf Coast by creating more opportunities for key regional communities to contribute to and lead in this critical field. Our goal is to equip decision-makers with the knowledge needed to protect and sustain this vital region for generations to come.




MissDelta Annual Meeting
August 12-13, 2026
LSU Digital Media Center
Register by Friday, July 24, 2026, to attend.

New Publication:
Exploring salt wedge dynamics and nature-inspired mitigation measures in the lower Mississippi River | Estuarine, Coastal, and Shelf Science
Contratulations MissDelta-Tulane Reserachers: Ahmed Khalifa, Ehab Meselhe, Claire Kemick, Kelin Hu, and Mead Allison
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