The MS Department of Marine Resources has filed notice of a proposed project which requires review by the MS Department of Marine Resources to ensure compliance with the state’s approved Coastal Program under the Coastal Zone Management Act.
The applicant is proposing to maintain 63 existing inshore artificial reef areas throughout Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock counties. Each low-profile reef is approximately 10 acres in size and will be maintained by placement of cultch material consisting of oyster shell, crusthed concrete, limestone, or other appropriate materials as needed over the next 10 years. View the full application at the link(s) below.
Any person wishing to make comments or objections to the proposed activity must submit those comments in writing to Katie Nelson by mail at the Department of Marine Resources at 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, by email at katie.nelson@dmr.ms.gov, or by using the form below before 1:00 p.m. on the day August 31, 2026.
Comment Submission Form
You should receive an acknowledgement of your comment from Katie Nelson by email. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please contact katie.nelson@dmr.ms.gov.