ROGERS The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a study that could lead to the acquisition of property along Beaver Lake's shoreline to address flooding concerns, and not all property owners are thrilled with the idea.
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Navigation system deadline extended
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has extended the time allotted for public input to Aug. 13 for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System s Master Plan revision, according to a news release.
The master plan covers the classifications of all the federal land along the river within Arkansas borders. The Corps Little Rock district is looking to revise the 40-year-old plan with the consideration of factors such as environmental and socioeconomic, recreation trends and public input, project manager Dana Coburn has said.