Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announces the publication timeline of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Pearl River Basin, Mississippi Federal Flood Risk Management Project has been extended. This announcement follows a recent trip to Jackson, Mississippi, by Jamie Pinkham, acting assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, who toured the impacted areas and met with leaders of the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood & Drainage Control District on the important needs of the project.

The FEIS is a critical document in the planning and approval process for the project. The document provides necessary information for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to decide how to address flood risk management for the citizens of the Jackson Metropolitan area. The project goal remains to identify an implementable solution that will effectively reduce flood risks while ensuring environmental compliance.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is committed to thoroughly evaluating all aspects and benefits of the project to ensure the final proposal meets the broad needs of the community while adhering to environmental regulations and sustainability standards. The project team continues to work with the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood & Drainage Control District and community leaders to define a clear and comprehensive path forward.

“We understand the importance of this project for the residents of Jackson and the surrounding communities,” said COL Jeremiah Gipson, commander, USACE Vicksburg District. “Moving forward, we will continue to  involve the community as the team remains dedicated to ensuring the project is based on sound research that prioritizes both flood risk reduction and environmental stewardship.”

The additional analysis will be completed in 2025, and a more detailed timeline will be shared as soon as it is available. USACE remains committed to transparency and will continue to engage with local stakeholders throughout this process. For more details or questions about the Pearl River Basin project, please visit: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Project-Management/Pearl-River.

The USACE Vicksburg District is engineering solutions to the nation’s toughest challenges. The Vicksburg District encompasses a 68,000-square-mile area across portions of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana, that holds nine major river basins and incorporates approximately 460 miles of mainline Mississippi River levees. The Vicksburg District is engaged in hundreds of projects and employs approximately 1,100 personnel.