Little Rock District News Releases

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-21 - MKARNS USCG SAFETY ZONE CANCELLED

Press Operations — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:49:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Safety Zone previously established by the Coast Guard for June 1, 2013, has been cancelled. The Arkansas River Canoe and Kayak Race will now take place on the Little Maumelle River, due to high flows on the MKARNS. There will be no restrictions to navigation traffic.

CORPS TO LAUNCH PYROTECHNICS AT VULTURES AROUND BULL SHOALS DAM

Press Operations — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:25:01 GMT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office personnel will begin using pyrotechnics next week to disperse hundreds of vultures that continue to damage Bull Shoals Dam and powerhouse.

CORPS ISSUES SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER

Press Operations — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:21:44 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -‑ The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River in Arkansas because recent heavy rains have caused flows to rise. During the high flows, strong currents and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure crafts.

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-20 MKARNS - INTERMITTENT DELAYS POSSIBLE

Press Operations — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:37:00 GMT

MURRAY L&D - Mariners are advised that intermittent delays may be experienced at Murray Lock and Dam (No. 7) NM 125.4 from June 3, 2013 through June 6, 2013, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., while repair of the parapet wall takes place.

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-19 MKARNS - SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE

Press Operations — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:13:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, AR The Coast Guard has established a Safety Zone for the Arkansas River on June 1, 2013, from mile marker 124.0 to 118.0, in support of the Arkansas River Canoe and Kayak Race. The Safety Zone will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-18 MKARNS - CHANGE IN HOURS FOR DAILY CLOSURES

Press Operations — Wed, 29 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT

JAMES W. TRIMBLE L&D - Mariners are advised that James W. Trimble Lock and Dam (No. 13) NM 292.8 will be closed to navigation traffic from 12 noon until 4 p.m. on June 3, 2013, and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on June 4 and June 5.

CORPS IMPLEMENTS RECREATIONAL BOATING LOCKAGE POLICY

Press Operations — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:11:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After receiving extensive input from the public, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will implement a new program for recreational boaters on 11 of the 13 Arkansas locks along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER

Press Operations — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:13:50 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers has lifted the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second. Even though flows have receded below that threshold, Corps officials urge boaters to always use caution when on the river.

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-17 MKARNS - NOTICE OF SAFETY ZONE - RIVERFEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Press Operations — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, AR - To ensure the safety of life and property on the navigable waters during the Riverfest fireworks display, a safety zone will be established by the Coast Guard for the Arkansas River from mile marker 118.8 to mile marker 119.5. The safety zone will be in effect from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 26, 2013.

CORPS ISSUES SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER

Press Operations — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:46:51 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas

PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO SPREAD WATER SAFETY MESSAGE

Press Operations — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Greers Ferry Project Office in coordination with several North Little Rock businesses are kicking off National Safe Boating Week by adding donated water safety signs at 12 courtesy docks around Greers Ferry Lake.

Table Rock Lake Recreation Areas Open for the Season

Press Operations — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:24:00 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. -- The Army Corps of Engineers parks on Table Rock Lake are now open for the 2013 camping season. Moonshine Beach will open on May 15.

Arkansas governor proclaims safe boating week

Press Operations — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:14:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District, Vicksburg District and the

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-16 MKARNS - NOTICE OF TEMPORARY DELAYS

Press Operations — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

OZARK-JETA TAYLOR L&D - Short, intermittent delays may be experienced at Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock and Dam (No. 12), NM 256.8, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, May 8 through June 6, while replacement of electrical cabling takes place.