9 Jul 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 19-53 Sailing Instruction NM 179.0 to NM 179.4

MKARNS - Mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should run the green line from NM 179.0 to NM 179.4.

9 Jul 2019

CORPS REMINDS PUBLIC OF WORKSHOPS TO RELEASE REVISED GREERS FERRY LAKE MASTER PLAN

The Army Corps of Engineers reminds the public that it is hosting two workshops to release the revised Greers Ferry Lake Master Plan and Environmental Assessment.

9 Jul 2019

Noe Assumes Command Of Corps’ Little Rock District

During a July 9 ceremony at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in downtown Little Rock, Col. Eric M. Noe assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District.

9 Jul 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 19-52 Lock 5 - Resumes 24 Hour Operations

MKARNS - Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock (No. 5) NM 86.3 has resumed 24 hour operations. Tow haulage is currently unavailable.

8 Jul 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 19-51 UPDATE - Shoaling Reported Between NM 23.1 and NM 24.6

MKARNS - Mariners are now reporting that they are favoring the center line between Navigation Mile (NM) 23.1 (Cooks Point Light) and NM 24.6 (upstream of Ross Ferry Light) due to shoaling in the area. Mariners are advised to continue using caution in this area.

5 Jul 2019

CORPS REOPENS HORSESHOE BEND CAMPGROUND SWIM BEACH ON BEAVER LAKE

ROGERS, Ark. – The Corps of Engineers, Beaver Project Office has reopened Horseshoe Bend campground swim beach on Beaver Lake. Bacteria levels are now within the acceptable range required by the Arkansas Department of Health which allows the swim beach to reopen.

3 Jul 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 19-50 Lock Reopened - Arthur V. Ormond (No 9) NM 176.9 - Limited Operating Hours

MKARNS - Beginning July 04, 2019, the Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No 9) NM 176.9 will reopen to navigation traffic. Until further notice the lock will only be available for lockage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day, and tow haulage is currently unavailable.

2 Jul 2019

Corps reminds boaters of small craft advisory for Arkansas River

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers reminds boaters that a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River is still in place. Even though flows have decreased the advisory will be in effect for several more weeks.

2 Jul 2019

Corps advises caution on water during holiday weekend

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

2 Jul 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 19-49 Locks 3, 4, 12 - Resume 24 Hour Operations

MKARNS - Joe Hardin Lock (No. 3) NM 50.2, Emmett Sanders Lock (No. 4) NM 66.0, and Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8 have resumed 24 hour operations. Tow haulage is currently unavailable.