Little Rock District News Releases

CORPS EXTENDS REGISTRATION TIME FOR CONTRACTING FORUM THROUGH JUNE 3

Press Operations — Tue, 31 May 2016 20:16:56 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District, along with 13 other federal agencies, in conjunction with the Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center has extended registration through June 3 for the federal contracting forum, being held June 14-15, for businesses interested in working with federal agencies located in the Arkansas region.

HIGHWAY 178 BRIDGE ACROSS BULL SHOALS DAM TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE

Press Operations — Tue, 31 May 2016 15:51:13 GMT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers will close both lanes of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. June 6 and 7 to install equipment needed to refurbish the tainter gates on Bull Shoals Dam.

CORPS CLOSES PINEY BAY SWIM BEACH ON LAKE DARDANELLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Press Operations — Thu, 26 May 2016 17:51:00 GMT

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers, Russellville Site Office has closed Piney Bay swim beach on Lake Dardanelle until further notice. The temporary closure is the result of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by the Arkansas Department of Health.

CORPS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR PARKS

Press Operations — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:55:45 GMT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Enjoy the outdoors? Looking for a quiet place to RV this summer? Officials from the Army Corps of Engineers, Pine Bluff Site Office and Arkansas Post Field Office, are looking for volunteers to help take care of Pendleton Bend, Wilbur D. Mills, Notrebes Bend and Tar Camp parks.

Corps issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

Press Operations — Wed, 25 May 2016 21:00:39 GMT

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

CORPS CLOSES SHOAL BAY SWIM BEACH ON LAKE DARDANELLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Press Operations — Wed, 25 May 2016 20:12:33 GMT

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers, Russellville Site Office has closed Shoal Bay swim beach on Lake Dardanelle until further notice. The temporary closure is the result of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by the Arkansas Department of Health.

CORPS RANGERS PREPARE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT BEAVER LAKE

Press Operations — Wed, 25 May 2016 20:09:00 GMT

ROGERS, Ark. – Memorial Day weekend is upon us, which marks the unofficial start to the summer season at Beaver Lake. The Corps reminds all visitors to be safe while swimming, boating, or camping at Beaver Lake.

CORPS URGES SAFETY THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND, ALL SUMMER

Press Operations — Tue, 24 May 2016 20:09:09 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer for many, and it often kicks off with an outing to a lake or river. Park rangers from the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District want you and your family to be safe in or around the water.

CORPS CLOSES HIGHWAY 125 SWIM BEACH ON BULL SHOALS LAKE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Press Operations — Tue, 24 May 2016 13:30:33 GMT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers, Mountain Home Project Office has closed Highway 125 swim beach on Bull Shoals Lake until further notice. The temporary closure is the result of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by the Arkansas Department of Health. Swimming is not recommended in areas with high bacteria levels.

BOUNDARY LINE MAINTENANCE UNDERWAY ON BEAVER LAKE

Press Operations — Wed, 18 May 2016 21:39:58 GMT

ROGERS, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is advising landowners adjacent to public lands on Beaver Lake that work crews are currently conducting boundary line maintenance in the vicinity south of the Monte Ne, working north towards the Prairie Creek area.

CORPS URGES CAUTION WHEN SPRING CLEANING

Press Operations — Wed, 18 May 2016 19:06:53 GMT

ROGERS, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is reminding all persons with property bordering public land around Beaver Lake to know where the property line is and avoid “spring cleaning” on government land.

CORPS HOSTS KIDS TO PARKS DAY AT DEWEY SHORT VISITOR CENTER

Press Operations — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:52:40 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. -- The Army Corps of Engineers, Table Rock Project Office is hosting a special Kids to Parks Day May 21 from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at the Dewey Short Visitor Center.

CORPS ASKS FOR COMMENTS ON PROPOSED WATER DEVIATION REQUEST FOR DIERKS LAKE

Press Operations — Mon, 16 May 2016 19:16:00 GMT

DIERKS, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Dierks Project Office is asking for public comments on a proposed water deviation request. The special deviation request is in conjunction with a kayak festival planned for June 17 through 19 at Dierks Lake spillway.

CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER

Press Operations — Mon, 16 May 2016 19:04:04 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.

HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Press Operations — Fri, 13 May 2016 19:15:18 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With more than $1.7 billion in contracting opportunities available during fiscal year 2016 and 2017 the Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District, along with 13 other federal agencies, in conjunction with the Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center are hosting a federal contracting forum, June 14-15, for businesses interested in working with federal agencies located in the Arkansas region.

CORPS ANNOUNCES MAY PROGRAMS AT DEWEY SHORT VISITOR CENTER

Press Operations — Wed, 11 May 2016 20:38:49 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. -- The Army Corps of Engineers Dewey Short Visitor Center at Table Rock Lake is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An indoor water safety area, is available through the month of May, when the visitor center is open.

CORPS CLOSES WAVELAND SWIM BEACH ON BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Press Operations — Tue, 10 May 2016 18:45:28 GMT

HAVANA, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers, Nimrod-Blue Mountain Project Office has closed Waveland Park swim beach on Blue Mountain Lake until further notice. The temporary closure is the result of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by the Arkansas Department of Health. Swimming is not recommended in areas with high bacteria levels.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-33 Lock 05 Tow Haulage Equipment Back In Serivce

Press Operations — Mon, 09 May 2016 21:44:00 GMT

MKARNS - Tow haulage equipment at Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock (No. 5) NM 86.3 has been returned to service.

ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 187 ACROSS BEAVER DAM TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE

Press Operations — Thu, 05 May 2016 20:00:11 GMT

ROGERS, Ark. – One lane of Arkansas Highway 187 bridge across Beaver Dam will be closed for 7:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. May 10 to conduct a bridge inspection.

ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 178 BRIDGE ACROSS BULL SHOALS DAM TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE

Press Operations — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:32:57 GMT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers will close one lane of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. May 12 to conduct a bridge inspection.