All MDMR Special Permits are valid only in the marine waters and state managed areas

All MDMR Special Permits are valid only in the marine waters and state managed areas under the territorial jurisdiction of the MDMR. These waters include all waters south of Interstate 10 in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties and extend to approximately three miles south of the barrier islands. All state managed areas include those parcels acquired and managed by the MDMR’s Coastal Preserves Program. To conduct sampling activities within the one-mile boundary of the Gulf Islands National Seashore permission must also be obtained from the National Park Service located in Ocean Springs, MS at (228) 875-9057. MISS. CODE ANN. §§49-15-11, 49-15-15, 49-15-36, 49-15-64, 49-15-303, 49-15-304, 49-15-307.