Little Rock District News Releases

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-67 Montgomery Point L&D Reopened

Press Operations — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:59:00 GMT

Montgomery Point L&D - The dewatering operations at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) have been completed and the lock will be available for use as water conditions warrant

HUFFS ISLAND PARK ON ARKANSAS RIVER CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:13:12 GMT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers’ Pine Bluff Site Office is advising the public that Huffs Island Park on the Arkansas River is closed for repairs.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-66 Sailing Instructions NM 46.4 to NM 47.4

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 19:29:00 GMT

MKARNS - Due to shallow pool conditions, mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should stay approximately 150 feet away from the red/nun buoys while between NM 46.4 and NM 47.4.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-65 Update - Lock 10 Intermittent Delays

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:07:00 GMT

Dardanelle L&D (No. 10) - Mariners are advised that intermittent delays may be experienced at Dardanelle Lock and Dam (No. 10) NM 205.5, through October 31, 2015.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-64 Update - Lock 10 Extended Period of Intermittent Tow Haulage Availability

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 14:59:00 GMT

Dardanelle L&D (No. 10) - The period of intermittent availability of tow haulage equipment at Dardanelle Lock and Dam (No. 10) NM 205.5 has been extended to October 31, 2015.

CORPS TO ISSUE SPECIAL PERMITS TO 8 YOUNG DEER HUNTERS

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:39:14 GMT

ASHDOWN, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is taking applications from hunters ages 6-15 who want to participate in a special deer hunt Nov. 7 at Millwood Lake. Eight permits will be issued to young hunters who seek to experience the outdoors and have a great place to hunt that is normally closed to hunting.

ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 25 ACROSS GREERS FERRY DAM WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED OCTOBER THROUGH JANUARY

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:37:18 GMT

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – One lane of Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam will close temporarily beginning at 7 a.m. Oct. 5 through January 2016 while work on the dam’s turbine intake gates is performed.

CORPS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR BEAVER LAKE CLEANUP

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:06:45 GMT

ROGERS, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers Beaver Lake Project Office is looking for volunteers to join the Annual Beaver Lake Cleanup, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday Sept 26.

COMMENTS SOUGHT FOR THREE RIVERS FEASIBILITY STUDY

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:04:06 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District opened a public comment period through Oct. 15 regarding the development of an Integrated Draft Three Rivers Feasibility Study Report and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

DAM SITE BOAT LAUNCH TEMPORARILY CLOSED ON BULL SHOALS LAKE

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:06:35 GMT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Mountain Home Project Office is temporarily closing Dam Site Park boat launch ramp on Bull Shoals Lake because of underwater hazards close to the launch area.

National Public Lands Day Scheduled at Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary

Press Operations — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:20:10 GMT

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers is closing Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary, including the Washburn trailhead, for trail maintenance from 7 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept. 26.

ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 165 ACROSS TABLE ROCK LAKE’S AUXILIARY SPILLWAY TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR MAINTENANCE

Press Operations — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:55:45 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. – One lane of Highway 165 across Table Rock Lake’s Auxiliary Spillway will be closed for maintenance daily beginning 7 a.m. Sept 14 until mid-October.

Evans named 2015 Engineer of the Year

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:20:20 GMT

Little Rock native Craig Evans has been named the 2015 Engineer of the Year for the Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District. Evans’ achievements and technical expertise as a civil engineer elevated him to top honors.

CORPS CLOSES PARKING AREAS DURING OUTDOOR DAYS EVENT

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:49:45 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. – Outdoor Days, at Table Rock Lake Sept. 12 and 13, is a great free opportunity to connect with nature, learn new outdoor skills and spend time with family and friends through a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-63 Lock 07 Reopened

Press Operations — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:52:00 GMT

MURRAY L&D - Murray Lock & Dam (No. 7), NM 125.4 will reopen to navigation traffic on September 4, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. It has been closed since August 30, 2015 for scheduled maintenance.

CORPS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR SEPT. 12 FALL LITTER PICKUP

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:45:53 GMT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Mountain Home Project Office seeks volunteers to participate in the annual fall litter pickup Sept. 12. The cleanup is being held in conjunction with the Great Arkansas Cleanup, the annual fall statewide litter pickup campaign promoted by Keep Arkansas Beautiful.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-62 WREC Increased Differentials

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:01:00 GMT

MKARNS - Mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) are advised of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. Mariners are reminded of advised tow restrictions during increased differentials.

5 steps to reduce the risk of water-related accidents

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:38:01 GMT

Officials with the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District, which covers most of Arkansas and southern Missouri, are asking everyone to practice good water safety habits this Labor Day weekend to help ensure the holiday isn’t ruined by needless injuries or death.

CORPS SPONSORS MOVIE IN THE PARK THIS WEEKEND

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:31:08 GMT

The Army Corps of Engineers, Mountain Home Project Office, is hosting a free family-friendly movie this weekend.