This is an important opportunity to provide input on planned Buffalo National River improvements in Lost Valley, Rush and Hasty Landings, and expansion of parking space at the Spring Creek Trailhead. The text below quotes their recent release.
"The National Park Service (NPS) has initiated work on an Environmental Assessment (EA) and is seeking public and agency input for the proposed Facilities Improvements project to determine if the project could potentially result in any significant impacts to the natural or human environment. The EA will evaluate potential impacts to the natural, cultural, and human environment from construction and operations activities related to the proposed action and will be available for public review in the summer 2010. The NPS is seeking comments from the public and government agencies to help identify issues and concerns for the planning process and the EA analysis.
The purpose of the project is to improve vehicle and pedestrian access to the river at Rush and Hasty Landings, provide parking space at the Spring Creek Trailhead, and improvements to the Lost Valley Trail for hiker safety and to ensure compliance with standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
At this time, we are initiating a public scoping period that will be open for 30 days. During this scoping period, the public is invited to identify any issues or concerns they may have with the proposed project so that they may be appropriately considered in the EA. Additional information may be found and comments may be submitted online at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/
Buffalo National River
402 N. Walnut, Suite 136
Harrison, Arkansas 72601"
