The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River from August 8-19, 2016.
Seven public meetings have been scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI in selected towns along the river so commission members have the opportunity to meet with local partners, stakeholders and residents and hear their concerns, ideas and issues.
“All meetings are open to the public,” the Army Corps said in its announcement.
“Anyone with an interest is invited to present their views and suggestions on matters affecting the water resources infrastructure needs in the valley, including flood control and the Mississippi River and Tributaries project, environmental issues, recreation, navigation and others.”
The agenda for each public meeting will be as follows:
The meeting places, dates and times are as follows: