Hearings
Welcome to the Hearings page of the Mississippi Sound Coalition! Here, we provide information on legislative issues associated with the Bonnet Carré Spillway openings and the profound environmental and economic impact on the Mississippi Sound Estuary. Stay informed about the latest hearings and testimonies as Mississippi Sound leadership discuss complex challenges facing the health of our estuarine ecosystem and our local economies. Join us to advocate for informed decision-making and effective measures enabled to safeguard the Mississippi Sound.
February 2024 - Congressman Mike Ezell's Statement at U.S. Corps of Engineers Meeting
Watch Congress Mike Ezell make a statement in support of the Mississippi Sound Coalition at a U.S. Corps of Engineers public meeting in February of 2024,
February 2024 - Senator Wicker Questions the U.S. Corps of Engineers
Watch Senator Roger Wicker make a statement to the U.S. Corps of Engineers during a Senate hearing regarding their lack of communication with the Mississippi Sound Coalition on February 28, 2024.
January 2024 - Press Conference of the Mississippi Sound Coalition
Watch the press conference of the Mississippi Sound Coalition announcing the Marine Mammal Protection Act Lawsuit filed on 01/22/24 .