Mississippi Sound Coalition, led by its Chairman, Marlin Ladner, held a Public Update Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Mississippi. An audience of more than 70 people heard 11 different speakers speak briefly on: a new proposed Congressional Act, restarting the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study, legal and legislative efforts, economic impacts, scientific studies and a planned Congressional field hearing on the Coast, all centered around the Bonnet Carré Spillway’s devastating effects on the Mississippi Sound.

Gerald Blessey, Coalition General Manager and Co Counsel was the Guest Speaker for a presentation regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ongoing Lower Mississippi Comprehensive Management Study and impacts of the Bonnet…

Gerald Blessey, Coalition General Manager and Co Counsel was the Guest Speaker and gave a presentation regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ongoing Lower Mississippi Comprehensive Management Study and impacts of the…