Ensuring the Natural Beauty of Mississippi

I support efforts to ensure the natural beauty of Mississippi is enjoyed by generations to come. Our state offers diverse and unique characteristics that add to Mississippi’s great quality of life and appeal as a tourist destination.  From untamed forests to fragile wetlands, I am committed to protecting our natural resources in a balanced way that preserves our environment for sportsmen, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts.

As we continue to rebuild communities after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the more recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill, it is vital that we also rebuild the Gulf Coast ecosystem.  To that end, I am working hard to ensure the barrier islands off the Gulf Coast are restored to their pre-Katrina conditions in order to provide natural protection from future hurricanes and safe harbor for our abundant marine life.  I also am joining with other Gulf Coast lawmakers to ensure funds from Clean Water Act penalties resulting from the Deepwater Horizon spill are distributed directly to impacted Gulf States.  I believe these funds should be made available for locally-directed restoration and recovery priorities.

Date Title
10/28/20 Mississippi Delegation Supports Governor’s Request for Disaster Declaration in Advance of Hurricane Zeta
10/16/20 Wicker Praises Army Corps Action on Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project
8/4/20 Wicker Praises NOAA, U.S. Navy Plan to Develop Unmanned Maritime Systems
5/18/20 Wicker & Palazzo Announce $21.3M Fishery Disaster Relief Fund for Mississippi
5/6/20 Wicker Touts Flood Control, Water Infrastructure Wins
4/24/20 Wicker Invites Mississippians to Correct the Record on Yazoo Pumps Project
3/16/20 Wicker Works to Provide Relief from Flooding
12/19/19 Wicker Votes to Fund the Government
11/15/19 Wicker Leads Commerce Committee Passage of Fishery Disasters Bill
10/18/19 Wicker Encourages Delta Residents to Attend EPA Meeting