Federal court says Corps must work with fisheries before opening Bonnet Carre
The U.S. District Court ruled Wednesday that the U.S. Corps of Engineers must consult with the National Marine Fisheries before opening the Bonnet Carre…
Fisheries
Second round of COVID-19 assistance opens for commercial, charter fisheries
The second round of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants opens at 9 a.m. today on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website. The application process will be open for 30…
CARES Act assistance applications open November 9
BILOXI, Miss. – Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 8 a.m. on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a…
Hyde-Smith proposes Disaster Assistance Program for fisheries, aquaculture
In the midst of a devastating Gulf of Mexico shrimp and oyster season, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to create a disaster assistance program for commercial fishing and aquaculture operations. The Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture Protection Act…
MDWFP celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants you to mark your calendar for National Fishing and Boating Week June 1 - 9, a national celebration of fishing and boating. June 1st and 2nd are designated as “Free…