As local and county governments tighten their belts around the country, Pearl River County, Mississippi is set to waste taxpayers' hard-earned dollars on an expensive and environmentally destructive real estate scheme.  The proposal to dam a tributary of the Pearl River will destroy roughly 600 acres of wetlands and alter freshwater and sediment flow in the Pearl River.  Mississippi has long been home to a vital recreational and commercial fishing industry. Every year thousands of families enjoy fishing in coastal rivers and the Mississippi Sound.  This project could leave these vital industries vulnerable - as reduced flows of freshwater and sediments in the Pearl River upset the delicate balance needed to maintain productive coastal marshes.

It's time for Pearl River and Mississippi leaders to invest in economic development projects that benefit all Mississippians.  Act now to protect Mississippi's coast and economy for future generation. You can help be sending a message to your Congress members asking them to protect the Pearl - take action below.

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