Project Summary

2. Problem(s) addressed (check one or more)

Habitat Restoration/Protection
Wetlands
River systems
Beaches/Dunes
Offshore areas
Mangroves
Assisting Species at Risk
Pollution Mitigation
Non-Point Source Pollution
Other (describe)

3. Project description (100 words or less)

The major goal of this project would be the development of a web page for timely publication of data describing the condition of Mississippi's beaches. The data presented on the web page would be that collected and compiled through the project entitled Beach Water Quality Monitoring on the Gulf Coast, MS. The web page would be useful to recreationists and local authorities in determining if the coastal waters are posing a threat to public health. The project would support the focus areas of public health, data information and transfer, and communications. Both projects are part of the EMPACT program, and it is anticipated that the web page would be similar to those described by EPA in the Beach Action Plan.

4. Goals/Benefits (quantify where possible using measures of success list) Was a cost-benefit study conducted for this project? yes/no If yes, provide a summary of findings.

5. Partners (include each participant's responsibilities - funding, permitting, etc.)

6. Funding/Contributions (organization and amount)

Cash

Federal

Non Federal

State government
Local government
Private industry
Public interest groups

Total


In-Kind Services (hours, equipment, or other forms of assistance and estimated dollar value)

Volunteers (number of people and hours, and estimated dollar value)

7. Legislative authorities used by each participant

8. Value added by Coastal America Partnership including Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals achieved through this collaboration (500 words or less)

9. Project Status

• Initiation date:
• Completion date:
• Current stage (Initiated - I, Underway - U or Completed - C)

10. Contacts

11. Any additional information/comments