About LDP

Missions and Goals

Mississippi’s Lower Delta Partnership is a diverse group of individuals, state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations who are sensitive to the area’s rich cultural history and who share a common vision of improving economic conditions for its citizens as well as for improving the natural environment of the area.

GOALS

• Foster education and outreach for sustainable use of cultural and natural resources
• Enhance public and private initiatives for development of cultural, historical and community-based infrastructure for tourism
• Promote public and private initiatives for conservation and restoration of area lands and waters
• Optimize the conservation of natural resources on public lands and waters
• Improve and develop compatible recreational opportunities

OUR MISSION

To promote and enhance the economic and environmental health of Mississippi’s Lower Delta

January 1, 2012 - Happy New Year

January 24, 25 - Back Stage Pass - MAC/MDA/MMSA Festival Workshop in Bay St. Louis, MS

March 1 - Ticket to Mont Helena: A Dream Revisited go on sale (662-873-2080)

March 20 - 2012 Lower Delta Talks Series begins with Ben Payton on "The History of the Blues"

April 14 - Belzoni's World Catfish Festival

April 28 - Rolling Fork's Deep Delta Festival

October 27 - Rolling Fork's Great Delta Bear Affair