8 Nov 2024

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024.

6 Nov 2024

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 Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas over the last 48 hours is causing Arkansas River flows to exceed 70,000 cubic feet per second systemwide.

9 Oct 2024

USACE seeks volunteers for shoreline cleanup

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local partners invite community members to participate in the De Queen Lake Shoreline Cleanup on Oct. 26, 2024.

2 Oct 2024

USACE releases final revision of the MKARNS 12-foot Channel Deepening Project Supplemental Environmental Assessment and supporting documents

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the final revision of the supplemental environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System 12-foot channel deepening project.

27 Sep 2024

USACE cautions lake users on low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is cautioning boaters about low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake. With inflows being low, the lake level is currently around an elevation of 456 feet. Although low, this is within the normal operation of the reservoir.

25 Sep 2024

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28, 2024.

23 Aug 2024

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-69 Sailing Instructions Montgomery Point Navigation Pass

Due to shoaling along the upstream guide wall, mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should favor the red line while transiting the Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) Navigation Pass.

23 Aug 2024

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-68 Lock 10 Closure Update

Mariners are advised that the 110-ft stoplog conversion construction at Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5, as stated in Nav Notice SWL 24-56, will be paused for the upcoming holiday.

22 Aug 2024

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-67 WREC Differentials

INCREASED DIFFERENTIALS ON THE WHITE RIVER ENTRANCE CHANNEL MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM

20 Aug 2024

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-66 Sailing Instructions NM 237.1 to NM 238.1

Due to shoaling, mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should run the centerline from NM 237.1 to NM 238.1.