10 Oct 2013

LACK OF FUNDS FORCES CORPS TO CLOSE DEWEY SHORT VISITOR’S CENTER

Because of the impacts of the government shutdown and lack of funding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will close the Dewey Short Visitor’s Center at Table Rock Lake in Branson until further notice.

5 Oct 2013

CORPS SUSPENDS RECREATIONAL LOCKAGE POLICY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – All locks on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System are now open 24

4 Oct 2013

NAV Notice SWL 13-46 & TD 2103-18 MKARNS Suspension Rec Vessel Closures

MKARNS - The recreational vessel lock closures are temporarily suspended until further notice. These closures normally occur Monday through Thursday to support maintenance activity.

2 Oct 2013

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-45 MONTGOMERY POINT LOCK & DAM NAVIGATION PASS CLOSED

Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed.

2 Oct 2013

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-44 & TD 2013-17 - JOINT NOTICE OF LOCKS REMAINING OPEN DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

During the Government shutdown, all locks will be operated continually as under normal circumstances.

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.

30 Sep 2013

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-43 MONTGOMERY LOCK&DAM-NAVIGATION PASS OPEN

Due to increased river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is lowered and the navigation pass is open.

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.