Lower Mississippi River Management Study Gets Funded
February 12, 2026
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THROUGH THE EYE OF THE DOLPHIN
This video emphasizes the mission of the Mississippi Sound Coalition to restore and protect the ecosystem of the Mississippi Sound estuary and the way of life and economies of coastal communities that depend on it. This way of life will be in serious jeopardy if we do not find ways to avoid or mitigate harm to the Mississippi Sound caused by the Bonnet Carré Spillway and other negative impacts.
SEEKING WIN-WIN SOLUTIONS
To save our Sound we must find win-win alternatives to managing the Mississippi River.
There are win-win ways to balance flood control in Louisiana while protecting our Sound. Congress could change the law to require win-win solutions for all concerned parties.
Meanwhile, the Courts should compel the Corps of Engineers to obey existing laws.
The Coalition is participating in the Corps of Engineers recently announced Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study (“LMRComp”). We are presenting to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers our win-win ideas, science, engineering and economic impact studies to support changes in the law to mitigate Bonnet Carré Spillway’s harm to the Mississippi Sound and to prevent harm from other diversions of Mississippi River water.
State and federal research dollars should focus on science and engineering to find alternatives that avoid or at least minimize opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway.
The Corps of Engineers could open upriver spillways and natural flood plains to minimize and sometimes avoid opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway.
WHO WE ARE:
About Mississippi Sound Coalition
The Mississippi Sound Coalition is comprised of Mississippi Gulf Coast cities, counties, businesses and concerned citizens. We propose to change federal law that governs the Mississippi River to compel the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform three duties: protect life and property from flooding; protect the natural ecosystems affected by river water; and maintain navigation throughout.
SOUNDING THE ALARM:
We Must Save Our Mississippi Sound
Polluted, saltless "fresh" water intrusions from the Bonnet Carré Spillway and other sources put the Mississippi Sound estuary in grave danger of massive loss of marine life. The proposed Mid-Breton Sound Sediment Diversion Project will accelerate the death of the Sound.
SOUND EFFECTS:
The Bonnet Carré Spillway and other Diversions of Riverine Water Threaten our Way of Life and our Whole Economy
In 2019, low-salinity water from the Bonnet Carré Spillway caused our natural oyster reefs to die in 2019. Dolphins and other marine life died in record numbers. Nutrients in the water from 31 upriver states caused an algae bloom that killed our summer tourism season.
MISSISSIPPI SOUND ESTUARY
Learn more about the estuary we are working so hard to protect.
Resources
Maps
Maps
View maps of the Mississippi Sound and see the effects of the Spillway fresh water and pollution.
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Litigation & Court Orders
Litigation & Court Orders
See a list of court orders and litigation by the Mississippi Sound Coalition.
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Key Studies & Research
Key Studies & Research
View maps of the Mississippi Sound and see the effects of the Spillway fresh water and pollution.
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Education
Hearings
Hearings
Keep informed about upcoming hearings regarding the health and well-being of the Mississippi Sound.
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Podcasts
Podcasts
Listen to our podcasts where we interview experts and discuss solutions for a healthy sound.
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News and Updates
Mississippi Sound Coalition Releases New Video
February 2, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT:Allison BuchananThe Focus Groupabuchanan@focusgroupms.comCell: (228) 596-3192 Mississippi Sound Coalition Releases Video Urging Action on Northern Gulf Estuary Act For assets related to this release visit this Dropbox link.
Part 2 of 3: Analysis of Excellent New Article on Mississippi River’s Effect on Mississippi Sound
December 8, 2025
INTRODUCTION: The Times-Picayune and Nola.com in New Orleans published a compelling article on November 26, 2025 by Mike Smith, their acclaimed environmental reporter, entitled: Mississippi River spillways have kept Louisiana dry and safe.