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The Impact of Arkansas’ Waterways (Cassandra Caldwell Commentary)
Arkansas’ five commercially navigable rivers are vital to businesses across the state and nation. read more >
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Arkansas Wetlands Restoration Projects Awarded $4.9M in Federal Grants
The grants, awarded through the Inflation Reduction Act, fund projects focused on rural areas and communities hit hardest by extreme weather and flooding. read more >
Arkansas Gets $20.5M Grant to Fund Completion of Delta Heritage Trail
The grant is set to trigger a $20 million matching pledge from the Walton Family Foundation, the biggest ever for the state Department of Parks & Tourism. read more >
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