Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (IMAGE) University of Kansas Caption Mississippi River's Gulf Outlet. A University of Kansas researcher is conducting research in two Louisiana parishes adjacent to the mouth of the Mississippi River -- Plaquemines and St. Bernard to assess perceptions of environmental risk among a vulnerable population in the region and the links between attitudes about climate change and local discursive and political processes surrounding coastal restoration issues in the region. Credit US Army Corps of Engineers Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.