This project proposes the purchase of properties in Jackson County that are under significant development pressure and that are within the acquisition boundary of Graveline Bay Coastal Preserve. These properties include palustrine wetlands, estuarine wetlands, upland shrubs, and evergreen forests. These habitats support wintering and migratory birds as well as numerous coastal and estuarine species, including economically important species of fish and shellfish. Protecting these habitats will also increase coastal resilience by allowing for the natural dispersal of storm surge.
LEAD ORGANIZATION: Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain
PARTNERS: MS Department of Marine Resources
Additional Benefits:
- Acres Available for Recreation: 800+
- Potential Population Benefited: 19,500+
- Socially Vulnerable Benefited: 6,700+
