With Plan to Widen and Dam Pearl River Nearly Set, Fears Over Effectiveness and Downstream Impacts Persist

The latest Jackson flood-control proposal calls for widening the Pearl River near the capital city and potentially building a dam along the waterway. But some local residents worry it won’t solve flooding issues, and others worry about the potential downstream impacts. The post With Plan to Widen and Dam Pearl River Nearly Set, Fears Over Effectiveness and Downstream Impacts Persist appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.