Legislation
Read a collection of insightful articles, updates, and analyses focused on legislation safeguarding the Mississippi Sound ecosystem and the economies that depend on it. Join us as we explore the intersection of law, governance, and environmental stewardship in our ongoing mission to preserve the integrity and vitality of the Mississippi Sound for generations to come. See our litigations and court orders page for more information.
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.
CPRA Plans to Move Forward with Mid-Breton Sound Sediment Diversion Project
Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser voiced his opposition to the CPRA’s plans for sediment diversion projects, expressing concerns about the impacts they will have on marine life and fishing.
Senator Wicker Questions Corps on Bonnet Carré Spillway & Lower Mississippi River Management Study
At a Senate hearing, Senator Roger Wicker questions the U.S. Corps of Engineers leadership about its lack of communication with the Mississippi Sound Coalition about public meetings.
Proposed Legislation
The Mississippi Sound Coalition has proposed this Act to the U.S. Congress
Congressman Mike Ezell and other co-sponsors have introduced the Save Our Shrimpers Act (SOS Act), a piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding the U.S. shrimp industry. The bill seeks to prevent U.S. taxpayer funds from supporting shrimp-related activities in foreign countries through international financial institutions.