Mississippi Aquarium
Implementing Organization
Department Of Environmental Quality Mississippi
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$17,748,244
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
The U.S. Department of Treasury
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 1: The Direct Component
Details
Project Category
Human and Social
Project Actions
Planning
Targeted Resources
Recreational Resources
Project Description
The project will support the construction of the Mississippi Aquarium, which will promote tourism in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region by providing visitors with interactive science, education, interpretive and research opportunities for exploring marine habitats and fisheries in the Gulf ecosystem. The purpose of this project is to create an attraction that will result in a more extensive visitor experience in understanding the benefits of a healthy ecosystem and provide additional tourism opportunities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Contact
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Project Website
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