The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency have reached a preferred approach to solve persistent flooding in the Yazoo (Miss.) Backwater Area, officials announced May 4. The agencies' announcement marks the first physical results following months of collaboration among interagency groups, officials said. The duo is scheduled to hold community engagement sessions May 4-5 to begin sharing details of the “Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Plan.” The May 4 event was to be held in Onward at the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. There will be two sessions at the Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg District Office on Clay Street. Each session would begin with an overview of the recommended approach. The preferred approach to water management in the Yazoo Backwater Area will include the installation and operation of pumping stations, according to the agencies' media release. (Clarion Ledger 05/04/23) Army Corps, EPA hold meetings on Yazoo MS flood mitigation plan (clarionledger.com)
UPDATE: Final Yazoo Backwater flood plan meeting in Vicksburg. Restults. Details shared with community about new Yazoo Backwater pump plan (wapt.com)
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