Little Rock District News Releases

THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS URGES HUNTERS TO BE SAFE THIS FALL

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:30:46 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, urges all hunters to be safe this fall when hunting at the 12 lakes in Arkansas and southern Missouri and the Arkansas River. Whether your hunting season started at the end of summer or you’re still awaiting your first opportunity to venture out, hunting safety is a must.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 18-57 Col Charles D. Maynard Lock (No. 5) Tow Haulage Returned to Service

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:58:00 GMT

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

CORPS TO BEGIN RELEASES THROUGH SPILLWAY

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:54:00 GMT

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin a spillway release from Greers Ferry Dam Wednesday.

CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:51:41 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.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 18-56 Col. Charles D. Maynard Lock (No. 5) Tow Haulage Out of Service

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:14:00 GMT

MKARNS-Tow haulage equipment at Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock (No. 5) NM 86.3 is out of service.

CORPS SEEKS BIDS FOR FARMING LEASE AT LOCK & DAM FIVE ALONG ARKANSAS RIVER IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:57:01 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids for a farming lease on one plot of public land around Lock and Dam 5 for agriculture, and grazing. The plot is 57 acres. The lease is for a minimum of five years.

CORPS SEEKS BIDS FOR FARMING LEASES AT LAKE NIMROD

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:52:31 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids for farming leases on four plots of public land around Lake Nimrod for hay production. The plots range in size from 59 acres to 247 acres and total more than 534 acres. The leases are for a minimum of five years and could be extended for another five year lease.

CORPS SEEKS BIDS FOR FARMING LEASES AT BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:49:14 GMT

The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids for farming leases on six plots of public land around Blue Mountain Lake for hay production. The plots range in size from 32 acres to 83.4 acres and totals more than 325 acres. The leases are for a minimum of five years and could be extended for another five year lease.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 18-55 Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) Reopened

Press Operations — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:36:01 GMT

Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 has been reopened to navigation traffic.

DEWEY SHORT VISITOR CENTER ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 20:23:00 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. – During the month of November park rangers will be offering the following interpretive programs and events at Dewey Short Visitor Center. All programs are free of charge and no registration is required.

CORPS REMINDS ARKANSAS RIVER USERS OF SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:59:31 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers is reminding Arkansas River users that the small craft advisory issued last month remains in effect. The advisory was issued following heavy rains, and subsequent rains have caused flows to remain above safe levels for small craft.