The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced a series of public meetings to gather feedback on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area. The DEIS, published on June 28, outlines proposed actions and potential impacts related to flood risk management in the region.

Residents, stakeholders, and interested parties are encouraged to attend these meetings to learn more about the study and provide their input. The meetings will be held at the following locations and times:

In-Person Meetings:

Rolling Fork: South Delta Elementary School, 138 Weathers Avenue.

Monday, July 22, 2024

Meetings at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m.

Vicksburg: Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe Street.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Meetings at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m.

During these meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to review project materials, ask questions, and provide feedback on the DEIS. Public participation is crucial to ensuring that all viewpoints are considered in the decision-making process, USACE officials said.

Detailed information about the Yazoo Backwater Study, including the DEIS and its appendices, can be found on the Vicksburg District website at: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Yazoo-Backwater/

A virtual informational meeting is also scheduled. The meeting will provide an overview of the DEIS and its findings, and participants may submit comments via the chat function. Participants can find information on how to join this meeting on the project webpage.

Virtual Informational Public Meeting:

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Time: 6 p.m.

Meeting link information: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Yazoo-Backwater/