MDEQ Issues Round Island Warning

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is issuing a warning to boaters here on the coast.
They are warning boaters to stay clear of the round Island Marsh Restoration Construction Project.
That project is near Pascagoula and the warning is due to loose materials that could be dangerous if walked on.
The initial phase of the Round Island Project is expected to be completed this weekend.
A sand berm was created and filled with dredge spoils from the Pascagoula channel as the initial step in creating a new marsh habitat.
Until the material inside of the berm dries out and can hold the weight of person, public access to the island is off limits.