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by DeBo
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help Debo-Cowper - Conway denizens
Replies: 6
Views: 1379

Re: Help Debo-Cowper - Conway denizens

That sounds like a very good suggestion to me.
by DeBo
Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USFS to Fowl up Spirits Creek!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 3510

Re: USFS to Fowl up Spirits Creek!!!!

Thanks Dave. I will send contact information to chapter presidents.
by DeBo
Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USFS to Fowl up Spirits Creek!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 3510

Re: USFS to Fowl up Spirits Creek!!!!

I have been contacted by the USFS. They would like to speak to our chapters about woody debris at our chapter meetings if anyone is interested. We have talked to them in the past about this and I think that we can come to an agreement.
by DeBo
Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vote No on Ballot Issue One!
Replies: 14
Views: 2897

Vote No on Ballot Issue One!

Please get the word out to vote no on Ballot Issue One. I can't tell you how important this is. This will policise every decision made buy any state agency. Agencies like ADEQ and AGFC may not always make the decisions we like but they at least try to make their decisions based on science and the re...
by DeBo
Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boating Access: need Your Input
Replies: 5
Views: 1434

Boating Access: need Your Input

i have been contacted by a group called the State Organization for Boating Access. This group is wanting to pull together information for a publication on what people in the world of non-motorized boats want at access points (i.e. ramp, slide, parking, etc.). Non motorized craft are becoming more po...
by DeBo
Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arkansas State Water Plan
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: Arkansas State Water Plan

The last round of public meetings on the Arkansas Water Plan Update are being held around the state this week. Please attend. If you have not had a chance to review and comment on the Plan now is your chance. A link to the draft update can be found here: http://www.arwaterplan.arkansas.gov/index.htm...
by DeBo
Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keep Water on Public Lands in Our Rivers
Replies: 0
Views: 383

Keep Water on Public Lands in Our Rivers

A water rights bill pushed by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Colorado Petroleum Association, Farm Bureau, and National Cattleman’s Beef Association would have far-reaching consequences for rivers and streams nationwide. This legislation [HR 3189 and S 1630] could prevent federal agencies...
by DeBo
Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: Paddling Trips
Topic: Lil Mo @ Narrows Dam Friday 8/15
Replies: 19
Views: 3498

Re: Lil Mo @ Narrows Dam Friday 8/15

Cowper and I are in.
by DeBo
Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arkansas State Water Plan
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: Arkansas State Water Plan

There will be a presentation on the new plan and opportunities for people to ask questions. According to the release above, both oral and written comments will be taken at the meetings. Written comments will be accepted until Oct. 24th.

I will post some suggested comments soon.
by DeBo
Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arkansas State Water Plan
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: Arkansas State Water Plan

Water Plan Update Public Meetings Scheduled, All Comments Due October 24th Seven public meetings have been scheduled throughout the state by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) to receive comments regarding the Arkansas Water Plan Update Draft Executive Summary. The meetings are set for...
by DeBo
Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Creek & Frog Mtg 7-29, 7-30 for Watershed Mgmt Plans
Replies: 9
Views: 1550

Re: Lee Creek & Frog Mtg 7-29, 7-30 for Watershed Mgmt Plans

Yes thanks, I realized my mistake. Just came back to correct it. I also attended the meeting on Frog Bayou. Both meetings were run by Fort Smith water. What they are doing is commendable in getting watershed management plans in place proactively. I would really be great if we could get some club mem...
by DeBo
Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Creek & Frog Mtg 7-29, 7-30 for Watershed Mgmt Plans
Replies: 9
Views: 1550

Re: Lee Creek & Frog Mtg 7-29, 7-30 for Watershed Mgmt Plans

Here is a brief report of tonight's meeting. This meeting, run by Fort Smith and their consultants was for collecting information about water quality issues in the Lee Creek watershed. Staff from several state agencies from both Arkansas and Oklahoma were present. Studies on issues such as nutrient ...
by DeBo
Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arkansas State Water Plan
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Arkansas State Water Plan

The new plan is in! Comments are due in October. Stay tuned to this thead for upcoming information on scheduled hearings and talking points. Recreation and tourism is huge economic driver for Arkansas and we all want to be sure that we continue to have access to abundant water of high quality flowin...
by DeBo
Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Creek & Frog Mtg 7-29, 7-30 for Watershed Mgmt Plans
Replies: 9
Views: 1550

Re: Lee Creek & Frog Mtg 7-29, 7-30 for Watershed Mgmt Plans

I will be at both meetings. We want to make absolutely sure nothing slides past us on this.
by DeBo
Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Odor on the Caddo
Replies: 3
Views: 615

Re: Odor on the Caddo

There is an on line reporting form, but I recommend you call Ellen Carpenter, Chief of the Water Division, at (501) 682-0637
The sooner the better!