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ArkansasHerbicide AlertNumerous electric service providers throughout the Ozarks are presently using a combination of herbicides to kill the native plants, trees, and shrubs that grow beneath the power lines throughout our region. Countless numbers of plants and animal communities are being sprayed, causing extensive harm to a wide range of species. Studies from around the world show that the toxic chemical residues from pesticides and herbicides can and do wash into area creeks, ponds, and groundwater. Corps Issues Permit To ChesapeakeLITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 15 -- The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit to allow Chesapeake Operating Inc. to install a water intake structure and rehabilitate a boat ramp on the Little Red River north of Searcy in White County. The permit, issued under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, requires several conditions before, during and after construction. The conditions are the result of concerns expressed during the Corps' public interest review that included comments from the public and other agencies.
USFS plans 13,500 acres of burning in one day on the Ozark and Ouachita National ForestsMarch 24, 2008
Gas, Oil, and Mineral DevelopmentFor a comprehensive look at the background and environmental issues surrounding the oil and gas industry, including resources and strategies for concerned citicens, go to: To access a local network of Arkansas citizens working on gas well issues in the Ozark and Ouachita region, go to: For specifics dealing with the Oil and Gas industry leases and use of public lands, go to: www.earthworksaction.org/publicland.cfm For more information about Hydraulic Fracturing, go to: Public awaits EA for massive herbicide program on Electric ROW's throughout area National ForestsThe USFS Utility Right of Way (ROW) Herbicide proposal raises many concerns, particularly for those who live near, within, or, adjacent to our National Forests. The utility’s proposed use of untested and unapproved combinations of herbicides displays a blatant ignorance and disregard for the biological sensitivity of human health and the environment. Ozark Society Spring Meeting and Campout April 19-2004/19/2008 - 13:55 04/20/2008 - 13:55 The Buffalo River Chapter will
Horsemen, hikers unite to clean Lower Buffalo wildernessBy DAVID HOLSTED, times staff - davidh@harrisondaily.com LOWER BUFFALO WILDERNESS - An occasional buzzard circled lazily in the sky.
Severance Tax Compromise Proposed for Natural Gas Wells on Arkansas Leg. AgendaThe Arkansas Governor and natural gas producers proposed a compromise last week on the severance tax issue. The compromise plan calls for a 5% tax rate, with a 36 month reduced rate of 1.5% for high cost new wells and a 24 month reduced rate for all other new wells.
Congress investigates possible water contamination caused by gas well drillingThe following newspaper article from New York State explains how gas drilling companies across the nation are injecting toxic chemicals into the ground without government or industry oversight. The U.S. House of Representative's Oversight and Government Reform Committee
New Frog Species DiscoveredAccording to an Associated Press release of Feb. 8, 2008, a frog new to the scientific community, has been discovered by Emily Lemmon, who found the quarter-sized, ground dwelling amphibian while studying for her doctorate in evolutionary biology.
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