Graphic of the outline of the state of Arkansas. R C & D.

Arkansas Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Inc.
 

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Southwest Arkansas RC&D Area

Counties Served: Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Sevier, & Union

Charlie Williams, Coordinator
217 S. Jefferson, Suite 105
El Dorado, AR 71730-5900
email: Charlie.Williams@ar.usda.gov

Executive Board Members

Otto Cowling, Chairman
P.O. Box 204
Foreman, Arkansas 71836

Ken Rudder, Vice Chairman
912 N. Flenniken St
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730

Don Mitchell, Secretary/Treasurer
Box 8004 State Line Plaza
Texarkana, Arkansas 71854

Highlighted Project

Walnut Bayou Irrigation Project

Sponsor – Southwest Arkansas RC&D Area

Purpose – Establish the Walnut Bayou Irrigation District to secure funds and technical resources to provide a source of water to irrigate crops in the walnut bayou watershed area.

Highlights

  • Formulated Project Administrative Board
  • Secured $225,000 in project funds from State and Federal sources
  • Completed Project Feasibility Study
  • Commenced Project Construction Study
  • Project to benefit 30,000 acres of cropland

 
 
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Assistance is available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, marital status or national origin.

Arkansas Association of Resource Conservation
and Development Councils, Inc.
12623 Highway 300, Roland, Arkansas 72135
501-868-8483

Last Date Modified 12/04/2007