River commission public meetings

The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River from Aug. 19-23 and at four public meetings (from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) aboard the towboat Mississippi in Caruthersville, Mo.; Helena, Ark.; Vicksburg, Miss.; and Baton Rouge, La. Commission members will meet with local partners, stakeholders and residents to hear their concerns, ideas and issues. Interested parties are invited to present their views on matters affecting the water resources infrastructure needs in the valley, including flood control, the Mississippi River and Tributaries project, and other water resources challenges. (Source: Work Boat 08/13/19)