Read the Mississippi Sound Estuary Program Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan
On behalf of the Mississippi Sound Estuary Program (MSEP), we are pleased to present our inaugural Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). This document represents the collective efforts of the MSEP Management Conference, staff, and their associated networks to identify priority actions needed to improve stewardship of the Mississippi Sound and its connected watersheds.
Learn about Art Doing Its Part!
A statewide art and slogan competition for high school students.
To raise awareness of the connection between local litter and the pollution of our waterways, Art Doing Its Part is a statewide art and slogan competition aimed at personalizing the issue for communities by showcasing litter challenges specific to their regions, illustrating how local actions impact local and distant environments. By fostering a sense of shared responsibility, the contest encourages communities to take pride in their surroundings and actively participate in waste reduction, prevention, and cleanup efforts.
Who we Are and What We Do
shaping the future of the Mississippi Sound
how you can support the program
Learn more about our programs
Basins of the Mississippi Sound Watershed
Healthy watersheds play a crucial role in safeguarding water quality and offer more advantages to the inhabitants than degraded ones.
One of the primary goals of the MSEP is the development of a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The plan will serve as a guide in directing the efforts of stakeholders regarding preservation, restoration, resilience, and stewardship of the watersheds that drain into Mississippi Sound.
Upcoming Events
November 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
homeschool learning lab
Topic: Bony fishes and telemetry
Join us for a fun presentation and hands-on activities where you can explore boney fishes in the northern Gulf and acoustic telemetry.
At the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
November 14, 2026 | 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM
Petit Bois Island Cleanup
Join us for the cleanup on Petit Bois Island as part of the Barrier Island Cleanup Initiative! This initiative is brought to you by the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program of Mississippi State University in partnership with the Gulf Islands National Seashore. During this intensive event, volunteers will be collecting trash and recording data on what kind of trash is collected on a predetermined portion of the island.
Shuttling volunteers from Pascagoula point boat launch
November 17, 2026 | 2:00-3:30 PM
Growing Native Wetland Plants for coastal restoration workshop
Join the Native Plant Producer Network at the Mobile County Extension Office – Jon Archer Agricultural Center for a workshop on Growing Native Wetland Plants for Coastal Restoration!
Learn about the program, native plant species, opportunities to get involved, and key coastal ecology issues in the Gulf. This in-person workshop will offer valuable knowledge and hands-on insights for anyone interested in protecting and restoring our coastal environments through native plant production.
At the Mobile County Extension Office – Jon Archer Agricultural Center | 1070 Schilinger Road N, Mobile, AL
December 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
MSEP Management Conference
We encourage all committee members to attend!
At the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
