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Current Happenings

Mobility Impaired Hunting Applications Due Aug. 15
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Aug. 1 -- The Army Corps of Engineers is taking applications through Aug. 15 for special 2008 deer and duck hunts designed to provide accessibility to hunters whose mobility is permanently or severely impaired by paralysis or amputation. More

Formation of Coal Hill Small Game Cooperative Area
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Aug. 1 – Littering, illegal dumping and habitat destruction from off road vehicle traffic are prompting agencies responsible for the Dardanelle Wildlife Management Area to construct two gates to control unauthorized traffic just west of Black Point Island. And taking it a big step further, the agencies will form the Coal Hill Small Game Cooperative Area. More

Check out the new Shoreline News.
This is the first edition of a periodic newsletter for circulation, mainly to shoreline permit holders on Lake Dardanelle.
- May 2008 pdf

Dardanelle Hydropower Plant Begins Annual Outages
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dardanelle Hydropower Plant at Dardanelle Dam will undergo its annual outage for routine maintenance beginning Sept. 10 and ending Nov. 9.

During this time in the interest of safety, the powerhouse tailrace area will be subject to closure for one-day intervals. Signs will be posted in the tailrace area at these times. No weekends will be affected. For daily closure information, please contact the Russellville Project Office at 479-968-5008.

Corps To Issue Five Permits For Special Hunt on Dardanelle Lake
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking applications through Sept. 28 for a special deer hunt to be held Nov. 3 and 4 on the Dardanelle Wildlife Management Area at Clarksville. Up to five permits will be issued to hunters whose mobility is permanently or severely impaired by paralysis or amputation. More

Updated/Reviewed: 11 Aug 2008