29 Oct 2015

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-74 Update - Lock 10 Intermittent Delays

Dardanelle L&D (No. 10) - Mariners are advised that the period of intermittent availability of tow haulage equipment and intermittent lockage delays at Dardanelle Lock and Dam (No. 10) NM 205.5 have been extended through November 30, 2015.

29 Oct 2015

Winter Camping Opportunities at Greers Ferry Lake

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – As winter approaches, the Army Corps of Engineers will continue to provide camping opportunities from Nov. 1 through March 14, 2016 on Greers Ferry Lake. Winter campsites with electricity and flush toilets will be available at Dam Site, John F. Kennedy, Devils Fork, and Choctaw parks. These campsites will be available on a first come, first served basis and camping fees will be collected.

27 Oct 2015

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-73 Sailing Instructions NM 44 to NM 44.1

MKARNS - Due to shallow pool conditions, mariners are advised that until further notice, tows should stay approximately 150 feet away from the green buoys while between NM 44.0 and NM 44.1.

27 Oct 2015

Corps to Begin Road Maintenance on Old Post Road Park, Lock and Dam Road, and Sheppard Drive

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Russellville Site Office announces road maintenance beginning Monday, Nov. 2 in areas of Old Post Road Park effecting parts of Lock and Dam Road and Sheppard Drive. Weather permitting, work is expected to be complete by Nov. 16.

26 Oct 2015

CORPS SUSPENDS RECREATIONAL LOCKAGE POLICY AT ALL ARKANSAS RIVER LOCKS IN ARKANSAS

Little Rock, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District has suspended the Recreational Lockage Policy at all Arkansas River Locks in Arkansas.

26 Oct 2015

Creating fish habitat on Greers Ferry Lake

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Greers Ferry Project Office personnel and several volunteer groups recently placed new fish structures in Higden Bay on Greers Ferry Lake to provide additional habitat for the fish.

26 Oct 2015

CORPS SCHEDULES PUBLIC WORKSHOP FOR FORMER CAMP ROBINSON REMEDIATION

LITTLE ROCK, Ark – The Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public workshop to provide details on the completion of a munitions remedial action at the former Camp Robinson. The workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Hampton Inn conference room, 810 Museum Rd, Conway, Ark.

23 Oct 2015

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-72 Sailing Instructions NM 140.5 to NM 141.5

MKARNS - Due to shallow pool conditions, mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should run the red line while between NM 140.5 and NM 141.5 and use caution in this area.

21 Oct 2015

Corps reminds visitors, lakeside residents of regulations at Beaver Lake

ROGERS, Ark. - Army Corps of Engineers officials ask those living near Beaver Lake to avoid unauthorized work on public property. They also remind lake users and landowners adjacent to the lake that tying up boats along the shoreline and operating vehicles off authorized roadways on public property is prohibited.

20 Oct 2015

MKARNS Nav notice SWL 15-71 Lock 13 Tow Haulage Equipment Back in Service

Trimble L&D (No 13) - Tow haulage equipment at James W. Trimble Lock (No 13) NM 292.8 has been returned to service.