City taking steps to clean Lake Fayetteville
There are currently toxic bacteria in parts of Lake Fayetteville. The city hopes to clean the water so that one day families can swim in it. Author: Bailey Devane Updated: 6:47 PM CDT July 9, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation department is taking steps to clean up Lake Fayetteville. The water condition has worsened over the years, with blooms of algae taking over stagnant parts of the lake.
Ted Jack with Fayetteville Parks and Recreation says parts of the algae could contain toxic bacteria to people and pets. Jack says different sediments from new city developments have run into the lake, causing problems for the ecosystem.
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Northwest Arkansas summer camps make COVID-safe comeback
Parents can register their kids for in-person programs. Share Updated: 7:24 AM CDT Apr 9, 2021
Parents can register their kids for in-person programs. Share Updated: 7:24 AM CDT Apr 9, 2021
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Show Transcript 40/29 S LYDIA FIELDER JOINS US LIVE. LYDIA, WHAT CAN PARENTS EXPECT FOR KIDS IN THAT AREA? WHILE BENTONVILLE AN ROGERS ARE FULLY OPEN FO SUMMER PROGRAMS, FAYETTEVILLE IS LIMITING REGISTRATION NUMBERS. THE CITY IS ONLY TAKING 50 PARTICIPANTS PER CAMP INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL 75. FOR OFFERINGS LIKE SOCCER, TENNIS, TEMPERATURE SCREENINGS AND FACE COVERINGS. we are sticking to the masks, you know, Fayetteville is being super safe with that. So I feel like parents, when I talk to him, they feel really comfortable once I share these guidelines with them. And I think the campers will also feel safe as well. WE REACHED OUT TO FORT SMITH. THEY SAY THEY RE STILL DECIDING W
The Underwoods’ donation makes up over 57% of what will eventually become a 65-acre park. Author: 5NEWS Web Staff Updated: 1:49 PM CST January 18, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Craig and Laura Underwoods have donated 38 acres of land located west of Dean Solomon Road to the City of Fayetteville to establish a new park.
The Underwoods’ donation makes up over 57% of what will eventually become a 65-acre park which will serve the planned 602 multi-family units being constructed nearby as well the entire City as a community park.
On Oct. 6., Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved to name the park in honor of the Underwoods’ significant donation of land as well as their long history of providing exceptional service to the Fayetteville parks system.