MEMPHIS DISTRICT, Tenn. -- The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 8-12, 2024.
The Commission will host public meetings in select towns along the Mississippi River, with commission members meeting with local partners, stakeholders, and residents. Committee members will listen to public concerns, ideas, and issues during each meeting.
Public meeting dates, times, and locations are as follows:
| DATE |
LOCATION |
TIME |
| Apr. 8, 2024 |
New Madrid, MO - City Front |
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 9, 2024 |
Memphis, TN -- Beale Street Landing |
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 10, 2024 |
Greenville, MS - City Front |
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 12, 2024 |
Baton Rouge, LA - City Front |
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Please continue to monitor MRC and local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers websites and social media pages for more information related to this year’s annual high-water inspection trip.
All meetings are open to the public and will follow the below agenda:
1. The President of the Commission will provide a summary report on national and regional issues affecting the Army Corps of Engineers and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi and its tributaries.
2. District Commanders will provide the Commission with an overview of current project issues in their respective area.
3. Local organizations and members of the public will present views and comments on any issue affecting the Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers programs or projects.
The Commission will accept testimonies for the record until 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2024.
For more information, contact the MRC administrative office at 601-634-5768/7023.
Release no. 24-003