18 Jan 2023

USACE seeks public input on the revised McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Master Plan

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on the draft MKARNS Master Plan and Environmental Assessment. Public comment for the draft MP and EA will be held between Jan. 16 and March 2. USACE will hold three public in-person workshops to explain the draft MP and EA. All interested persons are invited.

17 Jan 2023

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 23-04 US Coast Guard Advisory Update I-30 Bridge, Blocked Channel

MKARNS - Due to forecasted thunderstorms, the I-30 Bridge(NM 118.5) demolition activities and related navigation channel blockage which was scheduled for January 18, has been postponed to January 19.

11 Jan 2023

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 23-03 US Coast Guard Advisory I-30 Bridge, Blocked Channel

MKARNS - Due to demolition activities on the old I-30 Bridge(NM 118.5), the navigation channel in this area will be blocked during the dates and times indicated below.

6 Jan 2023

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 23-02 Sailing Instructions Lifted Multiple Locations

MKARNS - The sailing instructions for NM 142.4-NM 142.6 (as noted in Nav Notice SWL 22-26) and NM 221.4, NM 221.7-NM 222.4 (as noted in Nav Notice SWL 22-56) have been lifted.

3 Jan 2023

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 23-01 WREC Differentials

MKARNS - This is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam.

30 Dec 2022

Christmas tree fish cover program announced

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- Complete your gift giving by donating your discarded Christmas tree for fish cover at Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes.

19 Dec 2022

USACE lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lifting the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second. While flows have receded, USACE officials urge boaters to always exercise caution when on the river.

14 Dec 2022

USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in Oklahoma and Arkansas over the last 24 hours has resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second at Ozark and Dardanelle.

13 Dec 2022

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 22-71 Lock 1 Closure Update

MKARNS - Due to the threat of severe weather, there will be no work performed at Lock 1 on December 13.

12 Dec 2022

USACE conducts boundary line maintenance on Greers Ferry Lake

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising landowners adjacent to public lands around Greers Ferry Lake that contract maintenance crews will be conducting boundary line maintenance along a 92-mile section of government boundary.