The Buffalo National River can use your help. It is time to be a part
of maintaining this resource. The annual river cleanup is a great event,
one that anyone can participate in.
The Buffalo National River cleanup is divided by the three regions of
the river. Consider doing your part to make this event a success.
Below is the press release from the National Park Service:
National Park Service
Buffalo National River
402 N. Walnut
U.S. Department of the Interior
Harrison, AR 72601
870/365-2700
870/365-2701 FAX
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Caven Clark, Chief, Interpretation & Cultural Resources
Phone: 870/365-2792
Sunday, June 13th, the Buffalo National River Partners is sponsoring a
river cleanup on the Buffalo. Three sections of the river are being
targeted:
Upper Buffalo River from Hasty to Carver; meet at 9am at the Hasty put in.
The contact for the upper river is Aletha Petty 870-743-2639 or
aletha.jasper@yahoo.com
Middle Buffalo River from Bakers Ford to Tyler Bend; meet at the Tyler
Bend launch area at 9am. The contact for the middle river is Laura Timby at
870-504-1647 or ldtimby@ritternet.com
Lower Buffalo River section from Spring Creek to the Hwy 14 bridge; meet
at the Hwy 14 bridge parking area at 9am. The contact for the lower river
is Roy Stovall at 870-736-0505 or roy.stovall@suddenlink.net
Volunteers are also free to do different sections if they wish.
Participants should bring a Personal Flotation Device, water and a lunch as
well as some tools for extracting tires and debris from the river. A
shovel, pick or hoe, and a long handled grabber would be helpful. Trash
bags will be provided. A hat, sunscreen and good river shoes would also be
a good idea. Contact Laura 870-504-1647 if you have any questions or if you
wish to participate and do not have your own canoe.
