3 Jul 2017

MKARNS NAV NOTICE SWL 17-35 Notice of Safety Zone

MKARNS - To ensure the safety of life and property during the Pops on the River fireworks display in Little Rock, AR, 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 9:20 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 4.

30 Jun 2017

HIGHWAY 32 ACROSS MILLWOOD DAM TO CLOSE JULY 16 FOR INSPECTION

ASHDOWN, Ark. – Highway 32 across Millwood Lake will close at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 16 while the sluice gate conduits at the base of the spillway are inspected. During the inspection, a crane and other heavy equipment will block the bridge across the spillway.

30 Jun 2017

CORPS SEEKS COMMENTS ON DRAFT TABLE ROCK LAKE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN, 2014 MASTER PLAN

BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is seeking public comments through Aug. 31 on the draft Table Rock Lake Shoreline Management Plan as well as the 2014 Table Rock Lake Master Plan.

30 Jun 2017

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 17-34 Sailing Instructions Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12)

MKARNS - Due to shoaling in the downstream approach to Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12),

29 Jun 2017

Col. Paul E. Owen takes command of USACE Southwestern Division

DALLAS—Col. Paul E. Owen took command of the Southwestern Division today in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Owen assumed command from Brig. Gen. David C. Hill, who has served as the commander since 2014 and will take command of the Corps’ Transatlantic Division in July.

29 Jun 2017

CORPS URGES WATER SAFETY OVER INDEPENDENCE DAY

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –The Independence Day holiday is typically among the busiest times of the year at the region’s lakes and rivers, and this year, will likely be no exception even with the holiday falling during the week. It is a great time for outdoor water fun, but Army Corps of Engineers officials advise everyone to practice good water safety habits.

28 Jun 2017

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 17-33 Sailing Instructions Joe Hardin Lock (No. 3)

MKARNS - Due to shoaling, mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should favor the short wall while entering and exiting the downstream approach to Joe Hardin Lock (No. 3).

28 Jun 2017

CORPS ANNOUNCES JULY PROGRAMS AT VISITOR CENTER

BRANSON, Mo. - Several park ranger led programs are planned at the Dewey Short Visitor Center during the month of July. Unless otherwise noted, programs begin at the visitor center, are free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

27 Jun 2017

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 17-32 Revised Sailing Instructions - Multiple Locations NM 179.4 and NM 221

MKARNS - Due to shoaling and until further notice, mariners are advised to use caution through the following areas. No passing is advised while transiting through these locations.

22 Jun 2017

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 17-31 COL Charles D. Maynard Lock (No.5) Tow Haulage Returned to Service

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