The Gazebo Gazette
BILOXI (GG) — After a complete assessment of the areas affected by wildfire on July 4 at Deer Island, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has reopened the trails and interior portions of the island. The MDMR Office of Coastal Preserves has assessed the area, and it is clear of all possible hazards.
Deer Island is an island off the coast of Biloxi that was once part of the mainland and is not a barrier island. Back in 2011, TITANTubes, sometimes referred to as geotubes were used as low profile dune cores to protect the island.
A majority of the island was acquired by the State of Mississippi on May 24, 2002, which has intended to preserve its current undeveloped state despite several casinos attempt to develop the land.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.
(Front Photo: AL.com photo of firefighter on Deer Island)
