Cooper Marine Inc Harbour, Columbus, Mississippi | Marine Utilities Facility

Cooper Marine Inc is an operational harbour located at 500 Old Macon Road in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States. The facility operates within the inland waterway system, providing docking and cargo handling services for regional commerce. As a harbour facility in the United States, Cooper Marine Inc operates under federal and state regulations including the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater management. The facility likely handles bulk commodities such as aggregates, grain, or forest products common to the region, utilizing standard marine infrastructure like docks and storage areas. The harbour plays a role in supporting the local economy of Columbus and the broader Mississippi region by facilitating waterborne transport. Its location on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway connects it to the Gulf of Mexico, enabling efficient movement of goods. Environmental management practices at the facility focus on preventing spills and managing runoff to protect nearby waterways.

The facility is situated along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, a major inland waterway that connects to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding region includes agricultural and forested areas, with potential impacts on water quality from cargo handling and stormwater runoff. Proper management of oil-water separation and spill prevention is critical to protect aquatic habitats in the waterway.