NWOnline OPINION The 2020 wish list by Rex Nelson I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions. And I’m certainly not a fan of the New Year’s resolution newspaper column, which always seems contrived. But as another year of traveling Arkansas comes to a close, I do have a list […]
NWAonline FRAN ALEXANDER: The problem with poop Manure on ground can mean it’s in the water Nope, the fat lady hasn’t sung yet. This opera just goes on and on as the story of the second saving of Arkansas’ Buffalo River keeps unfolding. But its future still hangs on a […]
Springfield News-Leader Pokin Around: I thought we liked local control over local issues; just not with CAFOs? Steve Pokin, Springfield News-LeaderPublished 10:00 p.m. CT Dec. 7, 2019 Back in November, two of the three members of the Greene County Board of Commissioners failed, in my view, to stand up for local […]
The Joplin Globe Our view: An expensive lesson in Arkansas could bring a better vision for Missouri Joplin Globe Editorial Board Our Arkansas neighbors learned an expensive lesson, and we hope Missouri was paying attention. Now they are forging a better vision that we think might also offer us a […]
Listen at KUAF Public Radio Public Comment on ADEQ Swine CAFO Moratorium Extended By JACQUELINE FROELICH & KYLE KELLAMS The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality has extended a public comment period to Jan. 22 on whether to declare a permanent moratorium on industrial swine farming on the Buffalo National River watershed.
Wach video here: KY3 TV Arkansas lawmakers clear up Buffalo River Watershed proposal NEWTON COUNTY, Ark. — One million dollars flowing into projects near the Buffalo National River seemed like a straightforward plan to some. “It was for things like erosion-control projects, fencing for cattle to keep them out of the […]
John Hopkins Center for a Livable Future Nation’s Leading Public Health Organization Urges Halt to All New and Expanding CAFOs New Policy Implores Agencies to Impose Moratorium to Protect Public Health November 18, 2019 n n The American Public Health Association (APHA) enacted a new policy statement advising federal, state, […]
Arkansasonline Panel backs shift of $1M in state funds for watershed projects by Michael R. Wickline A legislative committee Tuesday endorsed Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s request to transfer $1 million in one-time state funds to the state Department of Agriculture to support grants and projects within the Buffalo National River watershed. In […]
Newton County Times Watershed could be ‘a bushel of a mess’ By: Jeff Dezort [email protected] JASPER — A joint meeting of the Arkansas Senate and House committees on Public Health, Welfare and Labor, Wednesday night at the Carroll Electric Building in Jasper. Committee chairmen conducted a public hearing over […]
Harrison Daily Times Conservation Committee addresses public distrust By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times Nov 1, 2019 JASPER — In spite of hurried planning, about 60 or so people attended a joint meeting of the Arkansas Senate and House committees on Public Health, Welfare and Labor on Wednesday night […]
Arkansasonline 90 days added for hog-ban comments by Emily Walkenhorst | Today at 2:19 a.m. People have 88 more days to submit comments on a proposed ban on certain-sized hog farms in the Buffalo National River’s watershed. That’s because the final report of the team studying the impact that C&H Hog Farms […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2019 Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address More Than Just a River Governor Hutchinson’s weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. LITTLE ROCK – The Buffalo National River is 153 miles of Arkansas wilderness and great memories, and today I’d like to share some thoughts about why we must […]
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NWAonline BRENDA BLAGG: Bogged down Lawmakers put hold on governor’s Buffalo River plan by Brenda Blagg | Today at 1:00 a.m. Surprise. Legislative review and approval of a plan to spend $1 million from the governor’s discretionary fund for grants within the Buffalo River watershed didn’t happen quite as easily as expected. […]
Listen at KUAF Public Radio Buffalo River Conservation Committee Formed to Implement Watershed Plan By JACQUELINE FROELICH & KYLE KELLAMS • OCT 21, 2019 The Buffalo River Conservation Committee, which was authorized by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, has been charged with developing a non-regulatory, watershed-based management plan. More than $2 million dollars in state and […]
Arkansasonline State lawmakers stymie $1M for projects in watershed by John Moritz | Today at 8:56 a.m. Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s request to transfer $1 million from state surplus money to fund conservation projects and grants within the Buffalo River Watershed was held up by lawmakers Friday, amid lingering frustrations over the closure […]
NWAonline – Democrat Gazette We and many others continue the message that the Buffalo National River has earned a special place in the hearts and minds of Arkansans, so much so that it deserves protection from harmful activities that would destroy its ecology and beauty. Early this week, some lawmakers […]
Arkansasonline $1M transfer for Buffalo National River watershed clears panel by Michael R. Wickline A committee of lawmakers Tuesday skipped making a recommendation to the Legislative Council on a request by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to transfer $1 million to the state Department of Agriculture to support grants and projects within the […]
Arkansasonline Hog farm proposal garners support But commenters note ban’s limits by Emily Walkenhorst | Hundreds of comments have poured in supporting a proposed permanent ban on federally classified medium or large hog farms in the Buffalo National River’s watershed. But a handful of comments expressed concerns that, during the process […]
BRENDA BLAGG: Unhogging the Buffalo Governor sets farm-ridding plan in motion The new Buffalo River Conservation Committee should soon be functional. Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently announced creation of the panel, pledging $1 million from the governor’s discretionary fund to match another $1 million promised from private, nonprofit organizations. The panel […]