05-08-2025
Pearl River flood plan needs feedback: Army Corps of Engineers to hold Jackson meetings
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host two public meetings in Jackson on Thursday to gather feedback on a revised flood-control plan for the Pearl River.
The meetings are part of an ongoing public comment period on plans to reduce flooding along the Pearl River in and near the Jackson metro area. Some alternatives under consideration could increase flooding in downstream communities such as South Jackson, Byram and Richland, according to previous Clarion Ledger reporting — and many residents say they've received little-to-no information about the project.
The Corps released a Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement on July 3 in response to more than 6,000 public comments received during previous rounds of public engagement.
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The revised plan outlines several updated alternatives, including river widening and new structural improvements, as part of the Pearl River Basin Mississippi Federal Flood Risk Management Project.
Thursday's meetings are scheduled for 2 p.m. at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 5400 Old Canton Road, and 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Auditorium, 3825 Ridgewood Road. Both meetings will include presentations and opportunities for public input.
The comment period runs through Aug. 18. Comments can be submitted in person or online, with full details and options available at
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Army Corps wants public input on Pearl River flood plan in Jackson, MS
