Media Release

For Immediate Release
For More information contact:
Keala J. Hughes, Director of External Affairs & Tribal Relations
Direct: 504-717-7235
Email: restorecouncil@restorethegulf.gov

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Council) is announcing the Gulf Coast Conservation Reserve Program (GCCRP) (Planning & Implementation) - Mississippi award to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (Mississippi office) for a total amount of $1,500,000.00. This project focuses on restoring terrestrial habitats on the six Mississippi coastal counties and improving water quality in waters flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. Restoration activities will take place on both private & eligible public lands within the following Mississippi counties: George, Jackson, Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone. The primary objectives of this project are restoration, enhancement, and protection of habitat, while secondary objectives include, restoration, improvement, and protection of water resources.

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