Area governmental officials asked for help Friday on both dredging and flood protection projects from the commission that reports to Congress on a variety of projects along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. The Mississippi River Commission held a public meeting at the Port of Morgan City dock as part of its annual low water inspection trip to get comments and concerns of different entities and people regarding the Mississippi River and waterways connected to it. General duties of the commission include recommending policy and work programs, studying and reporting on the necessity for modifications or additions to the flood control and ...