The Delta Project

The Delta Project, titled "An Interdisciplinary Program for Research, Education, and Outreach on Climate Change and Adaptive Resilience in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta," is a five-year, $4 million project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Track-2 initiative. This project aims to study the impacts of climate change in the Mississippi Delta and increase resilience among vulnerable populations in the region. The interdisciplinary effort focuses on developing a climate model, analyzing social vulnerability to environmental hazards, and conducting a comprehensive study on how climate change affects public health in the Delta. Through this research, the project seeks to enhance adaptive resilience and better prepare the region for future climate challenges.

The Delta Project brings together researchers from Mississippi State University, University of South Carolina, and Mississippi Valley State University, along with educators and community organizations.