Mississippi Sound Coalition Blog Archive
Welcome to the Mississippi Sound Coalition blog archive page! Stay informed through insightful articles, informative pieces, and engaging discussions centered around preservation efforts toward the Mississippi Sound. Whether you’re a seasoned Mississippi Sound supporter or a curious newcomer, our blogs offer a valuable resource for appreciating the importance of this unique ecosystem, and the dangers we face if more action is not taken.
Derrick Evans Headlines MSSC and EEECHO Joint Event
The Mississippi Sound Coalition (MSSC) and the EEECHO Organization (Education, Environment, Economics, Climate and Health) held a joint event at the Almanett in Gulfport, Mississippi on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The event featured guest speaker Derrick Evans, a Gulfport native.
Dreaded Dead Zone Found in Gulf, East of Louisiana Near Mississippi Sound
Louisiana State University researchers found a hypoxic “dead zone” east of the Mississippi River. A hypoxic dead zone is an area of water with low dissolved oxygen levels that cannot support aquatic life.
Researchers at Ole Miss Urge Intervention to Save Mississippi Oyster Reefs
Ole Miss research into how manmade contaminations like freshwater from the Bonnet Carré Spillway killed off Gulf oysters in 2019 and why action must be taken to mitigate these events in the future.
Farm to Trouble, Part 5 of 5 — “We should have a sense of urgency”: Drainage tile drives nutrient pollution
This story is the fifth in a five-part series being shared by MSSC with permission called “Farm to Trouble,” a collaborative investigative reporting effort led by AG & Water Desk. The series takes