29 Jul 2014

CORPS CONTINUES BEACH CLOSURES ON NIMROD LAKE

The Army Corps of Engineers will continue to keep swim beaches closed for now on Nimrod Lake because

25 Jul 2014

CORPS CLOSES NIMROD SWIM BEACHES

The Army Corps of Engineers, Nimrod Project Office is closing all swim beaches on Nimrod Lake until

25 Jul 2014

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 14-22 Ferry Traffic Between NM 2.4 and NM 2.6

MKARNS - Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting NM 2.4 through NM 2.6. Ferry traffic is scheduled to begin the week of July 28 and continue through December. The hours of operation will be 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Ferry landings will be located at NM 2.4 (right bank) and NM 2.6 (left bank).

15 Jul 2014

CORPS REOPENS SHOAL BAY SWIM BEACH ON LAKE DARDANELLE

The Corps of Engineers, Russellville Project Office reopened Shoal Bay swim beach on Lake Dardanelle. The beach was temporarily closed last month because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by the Arkansas Department of Health. Officials have retested the swim beach and determined that it is safe for public use.

8 Jul 2014

NAV NOTICE SWL 14-20 MKARNS - Sailing Instructions NM 64.0 - NM 64.4

MKARNS - Due to shallow pool conditions, mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should stay 25 feet away from the red buoys while between NM 64.0 and NM 64.4.

2 Jul 2014

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 14-19 Safety Zone for Pops on the River Fireworks Display

Little Rock - 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 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on July 4, 2014.

26 Jun 2014

FISHING AND FIREWORKS IN THE FORECAST

Little Rock, Ark. – Between the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza and the Independence Day holiday this will

26 Jun 2014

CORPS CLOSES SHOAL BAY SWIM BEACH ON LAKE DARDANELLE

Russellville, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers, Russellville Project Office has closed Shoal Bay swim

17 Jun 2014

ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 25 ACROSS GREERS FERRY DAM TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE IN JUNE

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – One lane of Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam will close temporarily from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. June 24 through June 25.

16 Jun 2014

CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER

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.