Public Notice of Public Hearing for City of Gulfport Courthouse Road Jetty Improvements The City of Gulfport has filed notice of a proposed project which is being reviewed by the MS Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) to ensure compliance with the Coastal Wetlands Protection Act. The applicant is proposing to fill 0.59 acres of unvegetated Coastal Wetlands for the maintenance and extension of a jetty and install three channel markers and one navigational beacon near Courthouse Rd, Gulfport, Harrison County, MS. Project details can be found at https://dmr.ms.gov/permitting or can be provided by mail if requested at 228-523-4106. The MDMR will conduct a public hearing regarding this permit application on Tuesday March 31, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Handsboro Community Center, 1890 Switzer Rd. Gulfport, MS. This hearing will provide the opportunity for the community to submit comments concerning the proposed project. It is not a question-and-answer session. Any person wishing to make comments on the proposed activity may attend and submit comments orally or in writing. Contact Lauren Kegley at 228-523-4105 or Lauren.Kegley@dmr.ms.gov if you have questions. IPL0323965 Mar 22 2026