$131 million in GOMESA and Tidelands funds will pay for these projects across South MS

The Mississippi Legislature divided up $11.7 million in Tidelands money and nearly $120 million in GOMESA money to pay for a working waterfront and seafood harbor in D’Iberville and new water, sewer and other projects throughout South Mississippi. HB 1783 was approved by the conference committees and has been sent to the governor for his signature. It funds Department of Marine Resources for the fiscal year that starts July 1 and also provides millions for coastal projects. Tidelands funds come from the lease of tidelands and submerged land, primarily paid...