FEMA has agreed to dredge Katrina-deposited silt out of Biloxi Bay, Sen. Thad Cochran’s office announced Wednesday.
“This is a big step forward for our ongoing hurricane recovery effort, and I’m pleased that FEMA acted promptly on this local request,” Lott said. “Having our harbors free and clear of obstructions is very important to our future development.”
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