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Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources Meeting
The Commission discussed several organizational updates, including employment contract approvals, the status of the Bolton Building renovation, and a new marketing campaign for Mississippi seafood. Other topics covered included the Governor's Fishing Classic, the Neshoba County Fair, the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, and planning for upcoming commission meetings. Law enforcement provided reports on marine patrol activities and potential impacts of an incoming tropical storm. Additionally, the commission reviewed a wetlands permitting violation involving unauthorized boat house and pier construction, for which after-the-fact certification was processed.
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Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources Meeting Agenda
The Commission meeting agenda included the Executive Director's reports on employment, contracts, procurement, and agency updates. The Marine Patrol office presented citation reports and recognized officers for public safety and boating safety awards. The Office of Coastal Resources Management reviewed permit and exclusion certificate applications for projects by the Jackson County Port Authority and Gollott Seafood. Other updates included records for state saltwater finfish and departmental reporting from public affairs.
May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources Meeting
The meeting included an agency update covering new hires and staff promotions, recognition for students who won a state-level science fair project, and a legislative update regarding upcoming seafood labeling efforts. Additional discussions focused on Tidelands applications, the availability of new GOMESA funding, the success of a redfish tournament, and briefings provided during a Gulf States directors meeting. The commission also reviewed international and national collaboration efforts involving NOAA representatives and promoted an upcoming fishing rodeo.
May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mississippi Advisory Commission On Marine Resources Meeting
The meeting agenda includes reports from the Executive Director regarding employment, contracts, procurement, and general agency updates. Additional reports feature an overview of citations from the Office of Marine Patrol, public affairs updates, an update on the Mississippi shrimp season, and a report on a recent NOAA visit to the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
