Citizens were shown two proposed options for restoring the stream bank
through Red Oak Park located at 4600 West New Bridge Road at a Public
Meeting held November 19, 2009. The item was also discussed at the
November 30, 2009, Ward 4 meeting.
The City of Fayetteville collected 23 comments from the public on the
two options presented at these meetings. Ten citizens preferred Option 1
which included channel restoration through the majority of the park;
three citizens preferred Option 2 with minimal improvements other than
check dams and a control structure at New Bridge Road; and ten citizens
preferred “other” options.
City Engineering and Parks staff have evaluated an alternative that
would provide and preserve park area on the north side of New Bridge
Road by utilizing piping in this area of the channel (approx. 300 feet
in length). This would preserve the existing basketball court and
provide an area where a new pavilion with ADA accessibility could be
constructed.
The control structure and check dams that were previously proposed in
Option 2 would still be proposed on the south side of New Bridge Road.
The goals achieved by this alternative would provide park area on the
north side of the park and provide slowing, infiltration and recharge of
storm water in the park area south of New Bridge Road.
A drawing of the proposed combined option is attached. A presentation
will be given to the City Council at the January 12, 2010, council
agenda session. The meeting will be held at City Hall located at 113
West Mountain Street in Room 326 at 4:30 PM. City staff are working to
place this information on www.accessfayetteville.org as soon as
possible. For more information call Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
at 444-3471.
Ms. Carole Jones, P.E.
Park Planner
Fayetteville Parks & Recreation
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone (479) 444-3472
Fax (479) 521-7714
www.accessfayetteville.org
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Finance committee of the Cable Access Television Board to meet at 5 p.m. today: Public welcome
CAT Board Finance Committee Meeting Today
From: Heather Drain, CAT Office Coordinator (heather@catfayetteville.org)
Sent: Tue 1/05/10 11:24 AM
To: Friends & Viewers of CAT (aubreyshepherd@hotmail.com)
Greetings!
We hope everyone is keeping safe and warm out there. It's certainly warm here at the station, which is perfect for the CAT Board's Finance Committee Meeting that will be held tonight at 5pm.
This meeting is open to the public, so if you would like to contribute some ideas, simply observe or even apply to be a new member, then please feel free to attend.
Have a great day!
All the Best,
Heather Drain
From: Heather Drain, CAT Office Coordinator (heather@catfayetteville.org)
Sent: Tue 1/05/10 11:24 AM
To: Friends & Viewers of CAT (aubreyshepherd@hotmail.com)
Greetings!
We hope everyone is keeping safe and warm out there. It's certainly warm here at the station, which is perfect for the CAT Board's Finance Committee Meeting that will be held tonight at 5pm.
This meeting is open to the public, so if you would like to contribute some ideas, simply observe or even apply to be a new member, then please feel free to attend.
Have a great day!
All the Best,
Heather Drain
RNCIC to meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, American Legion Post north of 15th Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas; December minutes below
REGIONAL NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
PO Box 4221
Fayetteville, AR 72702
President Roger McClain called the December 12, 2009, meeting to order at 10:30.
Recited Pledge of Allegiance
Harold Crivello offered the prayer
OLD BUSINESS
1. Jake Lamkins moved, 2nd Harold Crivello the approval of the minutes. Minutes approved.
2. Harold Crivello presented the Financial Statement. We made approximately $2,500 after expenses on the race. Jake Lamkins moved 2nd Beverly Swaim approval of the statement as presented. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Jake Lamkins reported on the new web site. We have had 585 visits to the site with 230 page visits which represent how many things were looked at on the site.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Everyone please take a few minutes to write a letter to the editor regarding the cemetery. Bring copies of your letter to the next meeting. IF WE DON’T DO THIS, WE WILL BE IN THE SAME SHAPE NEXT YEAR.
2. The VSO office is located on the County South Campus close to the jail. Everyone feel free to stop by and see the new location. They are there to help all veterans
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy McClain, Secretary
NEXT MEETING 9 January 2010 10:30 a.m. at the Fayetteville American Legion Post 27
PO Box 4221
Fayetteville, AR 72702
President Roger McClain called the December 12, 2009, meeting to order at 10:30.
Recited Pledge of Allegiance
Harold Crivello offered the prayer
OLD BUSINESS
1. Jake Lamkins moved, 2nd Harold Crivello the approval of the minutes. Minutes approved.
2. Harold Crivello presented the Financial Statement. We made approximately $2,500 after expenses on the race. Jake Lamkins moved 2nd Beverly Swaim approval of the statement as presented. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Jake Lamkins reported on the new web site. We have had 585 visits to the site with 230 page visits which represent how many things were looked at on the site.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Everyone please take a few minutes to write a letter to the editor regarding the cemetery. Bring copies of your letter to the next meeting. IF WE DON’T DO THIS, WE WILL BE IN THE SAME SHAPE NEXT YEAR.
2. The VSO office is located on the County South Campus close to the jail. Everyone feel free to stop by and see the new location. They are there to help all veterans
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy McClain, Secretary
NEXT MEETING 9 January 2010 10:30 a.m. at the Fayetteville American Legion Post 27
Monday, January 4, 2010
Illinois River Watershed Partnership publishes annual report and snow falls along the Illinois River in southern Washington County near Hogeye on January 4, 2010
Illinois River Watershed Partnership Web site
Please click on images to ENLARGE photos of Illinois River north of Hogeye, Arkansas, on January 4, 2010.
The Riparian Project
5 Cities
5 Streambanks
5,000 Seedlings
Volunteer monitoring at Lick Branch
Online Watershed Challenge Winners
Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club at Lake Wedington Make a Difference Day Monitoring
Prairie Grove EAST Lab monitor
Lincoln Lake
HIGHLIGHTS of 2009
Thank you to our sponsors, members, and volunteers for what YOU accomplished in the Illinois River Watershed in 2009!
19 Education & Community Outreach Projects
16 Conservation & Restoration Projects
3 Water Quality Monitoring Projects
$77,333 Volunteer Labor
4,549 Volunteer Hours
1,773 Volunteers
Over $360,000 in project grants and $100,000 in matching funds!
Over 200 members,
25 sponsorship organizations, and 60 volunteer organizations!
THANK YOU!!!
Please join us in 2010 as we continue to improve the integrity of the Illinois River Watershed through public education andcommunity outreach,water quality monitoring, and conservation and restoration projects.
Go to www.irwp.org to renew your 2010 membership or join today!
Tahlequah Riparian Project Volunteers
Forestry education at Mud Creek cleanup
Kirksey Middle School Osage Creek cleanup
UA Ecological Engineering Society monitor Illinois River
Streambank Restoration with Jet Stinger and Volunteers planting live willow cuttings
Please click on images to ENLARGE photos of Illinois River north of Hogeye, Arkansas, on January 4, 2010.
The Riparian Project
5 Cities
5 Streambanks
5,000 Seedlings
Volunteer monitoring at Lick Branch
Online Watershed Challenge Winners
Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club at Lake Wedington Make a Difference Day Monitoring
Prairie Grove EAST Lab monitor
Lincoln Lake
HIGHLIGHTS of 2009
Thank you to our sponsors, members, and volunteers for what YOU accomplished in the Illinois River Watershed in 2009!
19 Education & Community Outreach Projects
16 Conservation & Restoration Projects
3 Water Quality Monitoring Projects
$77,333 Volunteer Labor
4,549 Volunteer Hours
1,773 Volunteers
Over $360,000 in project grants and $100,000 in matching funds!
Over 200 members,
25 sponsorship organizations, and 60 volunteer organizations!
THANK YOU!!!
Please join us in 2010 as we continue to improve the integrity of the Illinois River Watershed through public education andcommunity outreach,water quality monitoring, and conservation and restoration projects.
Go to www.irwp.org to renew your 2010 membership or join today!
Tahlequah Riparian Project Volunteers
Forestry education at Mud Creek cleanup
Kirksey Middle School Osage Creek cleanup
UA Ecological Engineering Society monitor Illinois River
Streambank Restoration with Jet Stinger and Volunteers planting live willow cuttings
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Beaver Lake and Hobbes area to be site of birding activities on January 16, 2010
Joe Neal reports:
Since we have now moved into 2010, this is a reminder that the first Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society field trip is Saturday, January 16. We are meeting at Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area, 20201 E. Highway 12, Rogers at 9 AM. We will pack into as few cars as possible and drive the 5 miles down to Rocky Branch on Beaver Lake to view winter waterfowl and hopefully find land birds in the cedar and shortleaf pine stands adjacent. The productivity of mid-winter waterfowl trips to Beaver varies immensely -- from a waste of time & gas to rarities like Pacific Loon or Western Grebe. We will be hoping for a day with little or no wind, or if slight wind, from the south. Dress warmly -- but we will never be far from cars. (Note: no bathrooms are open at Rocky Branch now). After Rocky Branch we will return to Hobbes State Park & can bird some more there for anyone interested and picnic. At 2 PM, I'm presenting a program on winter birds in the Hobbes-Beaver Lake Area as part of the
park's lecture series. I am told there will be snacks (not lunch) provided at the park as part of this activity. The field trip & lecture are free & open to the public. You do not need to be a member of NWAAS or be an experienced birder to participate in this or any other field trip. If you have additional questions, call me at 479-521-1858.
Since we have now moved into 2010, this is a reminder that the first Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society field trip is Saturday, January 16. We are meeting at Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area, 20201 E. Highway 12, Rogers at 9 AM. We will pack into as few cars as possible and drive the 5 miles down to Rocky Branch on Beaver Lake to view winter waterfowl and hopefully find land birds in the cedar and shortleaf pine stands adjacent. The productivity of mid-winter waterfowl trips to Beaver varies immensely -- from a waste of time & gas to rarities like Pacific Loon or Western Grebe. We will be hoping for a day with little or no wind, or if slight wind, from the south. Dress warmly -- but we will never be far from cars. (Note: no bathrooms are open at Rocky Branch now). After Rocky Branch we will return to Hobbes State Park & can bird some more there for anyone interested and picnic. At 2 PM, I'm presenting a program on winter birds in the Hobbes-Beaver Lake Area as part of the
park's lecture series. I am told there will be snacks (not lunch) provided at the park as part of this activity. The field trip & lecture are free & open to the public. You do not need to be a member of NWAAS or be an experienced birder to participate in this or any other field trip. If you have additional questions, call me at 479-521-1858.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Absurd places get deluxe extra-tall curbs; this spot is one where the water previously could run onto rich, dark prairie soil and be absorbed
Please click on images to ENLARGE view of the area of Government Avenue and Greg Avenue, where they meet Prairie Street. Water now will be routed directly though pipe to the Tanglewood Branch of the Spout Branch of the Town Branch of the West Fork of the White River. On the way,the increased speed and amount of water will erode more of the riparian soil and more frequently flood adjacent property. When do we get a riparian ordinance and a low-impact development ordinance dthat will apply to Fayetteville's street department?
Friday, January 1, 2010
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