Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District has announced a series of public meetings to gather feedback on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area. The DEIS, published on June 28, 2024, outlines proposed actions and potential impacts related to flood risk management in the region.
Residents, stakeholders, and interested parties are encouraged to attend these meetings to learn more about the study and provide their input. The meetings will be held at the following locations and times:
In-Person Meetings:
Rolling Fork: South Delta Elementary School, 138 Weathers Avenue, Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Monday, July 22, 2024
Meetings at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM
Vicksburg: Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Meetings at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM
During these meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to review project materials, ask questions, and provide feedback on the DEIS. Public participation is crucial to ensuring that all viewpoints are considered in the decision-making process.
Detailed information about the Yazoo Backwater Study, including the DEIS and its appendices can be found on the Vicksburg District website at: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Yazoo-Backwater/
A virtual informational meeting is also scheduled. The meeting will provide an overview of the DEIS and its findings, and participants may submit comments via the chat function. Participants can find information on how to join this meeting on the project webpage.
Virtual Informational Public Meeting:
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting link information: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Yazoo-Backwater/
About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, is responsible for providing vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our nation's security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. The district encompasses a 68,000-square-mile area across portions of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.