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🌊 In episode 318 of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Wyatt Dunaway, Coastal Monitoring Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). Ever wondered who’s checking our Gulf Coast waters to make sure they’re safe for swimming and fishing? Wyatt breaks down how MDEQ monitors 21 Mississippi beach sites, tracks bacteria levels, and issues advisories to keep us safe.

We talk about:
🌧️ How rainfall, runoff, and river systems impact water quality
🔬 The process of testing for enterococcus bacteria (and why it matters)
⚠️ Vibrio concerns and how MDEQ handles public advisories
🏝️ Why Mississippi water looks “brown” compared to Florida’s beaches
🙌 What everyday citizens can do to help protect water quality

Whether you fish, swim, or just enjoy the Coast, this episode gives you an inside look at the science and dedication behind keeping our waters safe.

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