§ 49-26-1. Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Channel Maintenance Act.”

§ 49-26-3. Legislative findings and declarations

The Legislature finds that channel maintenance is necessary to preserve and enhance the economic stability and recreational potential of the coastal region. The Legislature declares it to be a governmental responsibility to provide for proper channel maintenance. The Legislature further declares that channel maintenance projects are in the public interest. Those projects should be funded […]

§ 49-26-5. Duties and Department of Marine Resources

The Department of Marine Resources, referred to in this chapter as “department,” shall serve as the primary state agency with regard to coordinating channel maintenance activities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The department shall develop a comprehensive long-range management plan for channel maintenance activities. The plan shall at a minimum: Identify areas in which channels […]

§ 49-26-7. Identification and pursuit of federal funding alternatives

The department shall identify federal funding mechanisms which could be used to fund projects regarding channel maintenance. The department shall coordinate with local governments and other interest groups to maximize the eligibility of projects for funding and to assist in the preparation of appropriate financial assistance documentation.