IMPORTANT: Location Change for Yazoo Backwater Study Area Draft Environmental Impact Statement Public Meetings

• 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.
• The meetings previously scheduled on Monday, July 22, 2024, at South Delta Elementary School in Rolling Fork will now be held at South Delta High School Gymnasium located at 303 Parkway St, Rolling Fork, MS 39159. Meeting times will remain the same.

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:

Meetings:

• Rolling Fork: South Delta High School Gymnasium, 303 Parkway Street, 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

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/

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.