In-person public meetings scheduled to gather feedback on Yazoo Backwater Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement

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 also 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 ensures that decision-makers consider all viewpoints.

Find detailed information about the Yazoo Backwater Study, including the DEIS and its appendices, on the Vicksburg District’s website.

A virtual informational meeting is also scheduled. The meeting will provide an overview of the DEIS and its findings, and participants may also 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. Furthermore, the district encompasses a 68,000-square-mile area across portions of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.