Pearl River Revitalization Coalition

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

A flood control solution for the Pearl River is officially moving forward. Today’s announcement marks a major milestone in long-standing efforts to reduce flood risk and strengthen resilience across the Jackson metro region and surrounding communities impacted by Pearl River flooding.

Following years of study, public engagement, and regional advocacy, the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District, in coordination with The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has advanced a plan based on the Alternative D1 flood control solution. This approach responds to decades of damaging flood events that have affected homes, businesses, public infrastructure, and water treatment systems throughout the Pearl River basin.

Beyond flood protection, the project supports a broader vision for the river corridor that includes public access, parks and trails, and ecological restoration alongside critical infrastructure improvements. The Pearl River Revitalization Coalition has worked to ensure these community benefits remain integrated as the project moves into its next phase.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Rankin Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and federal partners in Washington, DC for recognizing the urgency and importance of this investment. We also thank the residents across Jackson, Pearl, Flowood, Richland, and surrounding communities who submitted public comments and voiced their support for a more comprehensive approach. Your participation helped shape the future of the Pearl River.

This milestone represents an important step toward a safer, more resilient river corridor that serves communities across the region today and for generations to come. Learn more at pearlriverproject.org

08/27/2025

Washington red tape is holding Jackson back. As The Hill points out, decades of bureaucracy have delayed flood control on the Pearl River, blocking a project that could protect families, revitalize the riverfront, and spark economic growth in one of America’s most disadvantaged cities.

In Mississippi and nationally, it is past time to rebuild cities like Jackson. Follow the link to read more from Haley Barbour, Phil Bryant, Trent Lott, Chip Pickering, and Gregg Harper on this topic.

thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/5468056-trump-administration-flood-control/

08/18/2025

Across the country, capital cities have turned their riverfronts into thriving public spaces that balance ecology and community life. Jackson has the same opportunity to transform the Pearl into a resilient and welcoming centerpiece for residents and visitors.🌊

The Pearl River Revitalization Plan imagines a future where our river is cleaner, more accessible, and better connected to the city around it.🌿

👉 Follow this page for updates and visit pearlriverproject.org to learn more.

08/16/2025

The Pearl River Revitalization Coalition strongly supports advancing the Alternative D1 Pearl River Flood Control Project. This project is essential not only for protecting Jackson’s people, businesses, and infrastructure from future flood events, but also represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve quality of life, stabilize our region’s economy, and reconnect our communities to the river that gave rise to our city.

Our coalition was formed to ensure that flood control investments along the Pearl River go beyond basic engineering; to include public access, ecological infrastructure, equitable development, and long-term resilience. The D1 alternative provides a viable, balanced path forward. It meaningfully reduces flood risk for thousands of Jackson-area residents and businesses while creating space for strategic public investment in amenities that will sustain and grow our economy.

We believe this kind of project is essential for stabilizing Jackson’s population and economy, which has seen sustained decline over the past two decades. By investing in the kinds of public spaces, infrastructure, and natural assets that today’s families and workers value, we can create a city where people choose to stay and others choose to move. A city that is not just surviving future weather events, but thriving because it’s a place where people want to live, work, and visit.

Jackson cannot afford further delay. Our organizations represent some of the largest employers in the region and we are committed to the success of Jackson. With Alternative D1, we have the opportunity to transform the Pearl River from a source of concern to the hallmark of a growing and prosperous region. We ask the Corps to finalize this endless cycle of study and get to work protecting our citizens and ensuring the success of this region for the future.

Sincerely,
Pearl River Revitalization Coalition

08/15/2025

Want better access to the Pearl River? Do you believe the Jackson metro area deserves flood control? Is Jackson ready to embrace its largest natural asset?

Monday August 18th is your last day to submit a public comment in support of the Alternative D1 Flood Control Plan. Follow the link to share your support!

The Alt D1 Plan offers an opportunity for Jackson to embrace the Pearl River as a natural asset, a source of inspiration and identity, and a catalyst for growth.

🔗 Reshare this post to spread the word and visit pearlriverproject.org/take-action to participate!

08/02/2025

07/31/2025

Be a part of the conversation and help shape the future of Jackson's Pearl River.⬇️

The USACE are holding public meetings in Jackson to gather feedback on the recently released Environmental Impact Statement and the proposed Alternative D1 flood control solution.

THURSDAY JULY 31, 2025, 2:00PM
📍St. Philip's Episcopal Church
5400 Old Canton Rd., Jackson, MS

THURSDAY JULY 31, 2025, 6:00PM
MS Public Broadcasting Auditorium
📍3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS

Reach out online to ask questions or follow the link to submit a public comment at pearlriverproject.org/take-action ℹ️

07/30/2025