UPDATE On Conditions In Ocean Springs

I've spoken with someone with the City of Ocean Springs today, and it appears that oil has made its way to the mouth of Davis Bayou. I am headed to the coast tomorrow afternoon and hope to meet with city officials and will get a look for myself. This is NOT expected to affect the Old Fort Bayou area at this time, and it is comforting to note that both Mayor Moran and Governor Haley Barbour are ramping up efforts to protect Biloxi Bay. Once I have a clear update on the conditions in Davis Bayou, I will let everyone know.

I hope to speak with Melissa at South Coast Paddling and find a suitable Sunday afternoon paddle for those who were planning to stay and paddle with us the second day. But, please note, as of now this does NOT affect our Saturday paddle.

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Ocean Springs closes front beach

OCEAN SPRINGS - Effective immediately, the city of Ocean Springs is closing Front Beach and East Beach as a result of an orange oil mousse that has come ashore, Mayor Connie Moran said.

Gooey globs of weathered oil and tar balls washed ashore on portions of Front Beach and East Beach this morning.

By late afternoon, Moran said the oily orange mousse had made it to shore, prompting city leaders to close the area.

The beachfront walkways remain open, she said.

Sun Herald