Mississippi DEQ News

Bay St. Louis Beach Water Advisory Lifted

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Bay St. Louis Beach after water samples showed acceptable bacteria levels. The advisory affected Station 4, from the Box Culvert east to Ballantine St. Four advisories remain in effect along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

RESTORE Act Gulf Coast Restoration Project Idea Submissions

MDEQ is soliciting new restoration project ideas and revisions for Mississippi's 2026 Multiyear Implementation Plan and State Expenditure Plan amendments under the RESTORE Act. Project submissions are due by May 15, 2026 through the Mississippi Restoration Project Portal. Final funding is subject to approval by the U.S. Department of Treasury and Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.

Beach Water Contact Advisory - Pass Christian West Beach

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued a beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian West Beach (Station 5) due to elevated bacteria levels. The beach remains open but swimmers are warned of increased illness risk. The advisory applies to the area from Fort Henry Ave. east to Elliot St. Four additional advisories remain in effect for other Mississippi beaches.

Advisories Lifted for Two Mississippi Gulf Coast Beaches

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has lifted beach water contact advisories for Pass Christian Central Beach (Station 6) and Gulfport Harbor Beach (Station 9) after water samples showed acceptable bacteria levels. Four beach water contact advisories remain in effect for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The agency reminds swimmers that the Beach Task Force recommends avoiding swimming during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall.

MDEQ beach water quality advisories continue through September

MDEQ beach water quality advisories continue through September

Gulfport East Beach Advisory Lifted

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Gulfport East Beach due to acceptable bacteria levels. This action follows previous advisories issued as part of the Beach Monitoring Program.

Beach Water Advisory Issued for Gulfport Harbor Beach

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued a beach water contact advisory for Gulfport Harbor Beach due to elevated bacteria levels. The advisory indicates an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in the affected area, though the beach is not closed. The advisory will be lifted once water samples show safe bacteria levels.

MDEQ Lifts Pass Christian West Beach Water Advisory

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian West Beach after water samples showed acceptable bacteria levels. This action removes a previous advisory, though a standing recommendation for swimming not to occur during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall remains.

Beach Water Advisory Updates for Mississippi Coast

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued a beach water contact advisory for Gulfport East Beach and lifted one for Lakeshore Beach. Several other advisories remain in effect for various beaches along the Mississippi coast.

Mississippi DEQ Issues Beach Water Advisories

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has issued three new beach water contact advisories and lifted one. These advisories indicate an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in the affected areas, though the beaches are not closed.