Canal No. 1 Improvement Project – Update

The Canal No. 1 Improvement Project has officially concluded, with all punch list items completed by the Contractor and the NRCS Grant being fully funded and closed. 
 
A formal statement with regard to the Canal No. 1 Improvement Project issued by the Mississippi State Conservator’s Office/Natural Resources Conservation Service reads as follows: 
 
“The Long Beach Canal No. 1 Watershed Project has reached a successful conclusion, marking a significant milestone in flood prevention and community resilience for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  Construction was completed with minimal setbacks, and the improvements, spanning nearly five miles of channel modifications, have already enhanced the canal’s capacity to safely carry storm runoff. 
 
This achievement reflects years of planning and collaboration between local, state, and federal partners, ensuring that more than 120 homes and businesses along the canal are better protected from flooding.  Beyond reducing damage, the project also safeguards public health, preserves farmland, and strengthens the foundation for future growth in the Long Beach community. 
 
With the completion of Canal No. 1, residents can look forward to a safer, more secure watershed system that honors both environmental stewardship and economic vitality.  The Natural Resources Conservation Service and its partners remain committed to supporting Mississippi communities with projects that deliver lasting protection and opportunity.” 
 
In recognition of all those who aided, assisted, and supported the District with all the many facets associated with the completion of the Canal No. 1 Improvement Project, the LBWMD would like to extend its sincere thanks and gratitude to include but not limited to, the City of Long Beach, former Mayor George Bass, Mayor Tim Pierce, the residents of the City of Long Beach, Covington Civil and Environmental, JLB Construction, and the NRCS, through which all was made possible.

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