Further Restrictions on Natural Water Flow Threaten Mississippi Seafood Industry
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Worldnow and WLOX] By Steve Phillips - January 23, 2015
BILOXI, MS - Supporters of two reservoir projects in Mississippi and Louisiana see benefits like waterfront homes and increased boating and recreation opportunities. But, there are also concerns about a significant downside, downstream.
The upside of proposed new reservoirs built on the Pearl River, near Jackson, and in Washington Parish, Louisiana, include recreation along with residential and commercial construction. But here on the coast, the resulting reduction in freshwater flow into the Mississippi Sound could damage our seafood industry.
"Significant financial harm to the State of Mississippi...
To Read Full Story Login Below.