CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER

Published Aug. 27, 2013

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.

 Before setting out in a pleasure craft, always check flow conditions.  Wear a life jacket, and never operate a boat while intoxicated.  Give commercial towboats an extra wide berth for safety's sake.  They are heavier than freight trains and not nearly as maneuverable as pleasure boats.  It can take a towboat more than a half mile to stop.

Daily river information can be obtained on the Internet at www.swl-wc.usace.army.mil or the Corps’ free mobile App which can be found in mobile App stores by searching USACE Little Rock.

For information about recreation on Little Rock District waters, find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/littlerockusace, and on twitter at twitter.com/usacelittlerock.


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Laurie Driver
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Release no. 13-062