The Arkansas River Access Coalition, a consortium of municipalities, counties, and various user groups, has untited to develop 120 miles of the Arkansas River into a recreational amenity that will draw users from all around the region.
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FINAL ARCAP Master Plan 2008
Desired recreational uses include, but are not limited to, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, fishing, and hunting. To achieve this objective, a Master Plan is being created as a blueprint for developing access points at desired intervals in a way that is both cost-effective and protective of the Arkansas River's natural amenities and character.
In order to create a Master Plan that is sound and achievable, the project team, Applied Ecological Services, Inc. (AES) and Patti Banks Associates (PBA), will conduct a GIS- and field-based site suitability analysis that evaluates hydrologic, stream stability, and accessibility constraints and opportunities. This analysis will also incorporate public comments and concerns to ensure that the Master Plan reflects the needs and concerns of the public. The project is underway, with completion anticipated by May of 2007.
Project Goals