10 Dec 2013

CORPS SCHEDULES TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENTS AT JFK PARK

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Greers Ferry Lake Project Office will conduct timber stand improvements in John F. Kennedy Park Dec. 16 through Feb. 28, 2014. Camp area “D” will be closed until the timber harvest and cleanup is complete.

29 Oct 2013

Corps waives day use fees Nov. 11 for veterans and their families

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- To commemorate Veterans Day the Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers will join Corps districts nationwide and waive day use fees at its recreation areas Nov. 11 for veterans, active, reserve and guard service members and their families.

21 Oct 2013

CORPS RESUMES RECREATIONAL LOCKAGE RESTRICTIONS ON ARKANSAS RIVER

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Beginning today all locks on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System will again be closed to recreational boaters from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays.

21 Oct 2013

REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TABLE ROCK POWERHOUSE REQUIRES LOWERING LAKE TANEYCOMO

BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will repair the Table Rock Powerhouse water release system Nov. 4 requiring Lake Taneycomo to be lowered to elevation 696.5. Dock owners should monitor lake levels and adjust boat docks as the lake is lowered and returned to its normal pool elevation.

17 Oct 2013

CORPS REOPENING CAMPGROUNDS, DAY-USE AREAS, AND BOAT LAUNCH RAMPS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Beginning today the Little Rock District, Corps of Engineers is reopening Corps-operated campgrounds, day-use areas and boat launch ramps that are normally open this time of year.

2 Oct 2013

CORPS KEEPS VISITOR CENTER OPEN THROUGH GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN USING PARTNERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS AND ARMY’S WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM

Branson, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Table Rock Project Office will continue operating the Dewey Short Visitor Center during the government shutdown. The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily.

1 Oct 2013

LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT PREPARING FOR POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF CORPS- OPERATED CAMPGROUNDS AND DAY-USE PARKS

Little Rock, Ark. – The Little Rock District, Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of all Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use parks beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, if the potential shutdown of the federal government goes into effect. Affected recreation areas would not reopen until after the shutdown is lifted.

23 Sep 2013

CORPS CELEBRATES 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DAM DEDICATION President Bill Clinton will deliver remarks

Heber Springs, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers, Greers Ferry Project Office invites you to join us at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Greers Ferry Dam Dedication at the John F. Kennedy Overlook, located just outside of Heber Springs, Ark.

20 Sep 2013

CORPS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL YOUTH MUZZLELOADER DEER HUNT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is taking applications through Nov. 15 for a special muzzlerloader youth deer hunt to be held Dec 14-15 at Ozark Isle Park area on Bull Shoals Lake. Ten permits will be issued to hunter education graduates, 15 years old and under.

20 Sep 2013

CORPS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR LAKE CLEANUP

Rogers, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers Beaver Lake Project Office is looking for volunteers to join in and help clean up Beaver Lake during the Annual Beaver Lake Cleanup. Volunteers should check-in by 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Prairie Creek, Hickory Creek, Rocky Branch, Lost Bridge North or Dam Site Lake parks.