Pearl River Flood Risk Management
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Pearl River Flood Risk Management Project on June 7, 2024.
The DEIS and appendices can be downloaded here: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Project-Management/Pearl-River/
The 45-day public review period will remain open through August 6, 2024.
USACE In-person public meeting schedule (https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Project-Management/Pearl-River/)
Verbally or via a written comment card at an in-person session;
Via email to [email protected]
After the public comment period, the USACE plans to release a Final Report/Final EIS. Then, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) will issue a determination and Record of Decision.
The DEIS and appendices can be downloaded here: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Project-Management/Pearl-River/
The 45-day public review period will remain open through August 6, 2024.
USACE In-person public meeting schedule (https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Project-Management/Pearl-River/)
- Wednesday, July 10 – 2:00PM – Mississippi Public Broadcasting Auditorium, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211
- Wednesday, July 10 – 6:00PM – Mississippi Trade Mart, 1200 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39202
- Thursday, July 11 – 11:00AM – Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 2nd Street, Slidell, LA 70458
- Thursday, July 11 – 6:00PM - Monticello Civic Center, 125 E Broad Street, Monticello, MS
Verbally or via a written comment card at an in-person session;
Via email to [email protected]
After the public comment period, the USACE plans to release a Final Report/Final EIS. Then, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) will issue a determination and Record of Decision.
Pearl Riverkeeper asks that everyone make his or her own decision regarding the Pearl River Flood Risk Management Project using sound science and engineering. We encourage the review and thorough analysis of all available information. We welcome comments and feedback. Please email Pearl Riverkeeper or visit our Facebook for comment space. Our publishing, or re-publishing, of anyone else's research or opinions is not an endorsement on our part of those conclusions.