The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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.

The meetings previously scheduled on Monday, July 22 at South Delta Elementary School in Rolling Fork will now be held at South Delta High School Gymnasium, located at 303 Parkway St, Rolling Fork. Meeting times will remain the same.

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:

Meetings:

Rolling Fork: South Delta High School Gymnasium, 303 Parkway Street in Rolling Fork, MS 39159

Monday, July 22, 2024

Meetings at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM

Vicksburg: Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Meetings at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM

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/