5/11/2023 0 Comments Long branch project office![]() Over the years, the Corps has deferred maintenance in order to keep Recreation as fully funded as possible. ![]() Misconception # 6: The Corps took money from Recreation to pay for Hydropower maintenance.įALSE. Recreation is an important mission, but we must balance the success of all missions within existing funding. Those include Hydropower, Flood Damage Reduction, Environmental Stewardship and Water Supply. While extremely important to the people and economy of Arkansas, Lake Ouachita, Greeson and DeGray have multiple missions. Misconception # 5: Recreation is the main mission of these lakes.įALSE. In addition, while being allowed to retain those fees would help, the revenue would not be sufficient to cover the actual cost of doing business. The money collected from user fees does not go back into the project. Misconception # 4: The Corps can pay for its campgrounds with the user fees it collects.įALSE. Moving money across state lines and appropriations takes Congressional level action. Misconception # 3: the Corps can take money from Mississippi lakes and keep the campgrounds open.įALSE. Worth are also looking into options on how to keep their campgrounds open year round. Many of our facilities are decades old and in need of upkeep and maintenance. Other districts throughout the Corps of Engineers are experiencing the same difficulties due to critical infrastructure maintenance issues. Misconception # 2: This is only happening to Arkansas.įALSE. See the “Tentative Campground Schedule” for specific dates. Campgrounds are also open during spring and fall under limited schedules. The schedules were reduced over the winter season in order to maximize service during the busier summer months. Misconception # 1: The campgrounds are closed.įALSE. Together we will succeed in keeping these lakes and facilities open and operational for generations to come. We are working closely with our stakeholders, the Arkansas Congressional delegation and local officials to find long term solutions to those problems. Today, we face the difficult task of matching service to funding, amid a growing list of critical maintenance items for our facilities. We welcome visitors to our lakes, and urge them to keep in mind the multiple missions and responsibilities of our projects and staff. All work together in a delicate tapestry to benefit the people of this state, and the Nation. ![]() No one mission is more important that another. These lakes and the missions they fulfill have a powerful impact on the people and economy of Arkansas. Within area of responsibility are 5 critical missions: Flood Damage Reduction, Hydropower, Environmental Stewardship, Water Supply and Recreation. Based next to Blakely Mountain Dam at Lake Ouachita, the Ouachita Project Office oversees the operations of Lakes Ouachita, DeGray and Greeson.
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