Arkansas Association of Resource Conservation
and Development Councils, Inc.

12623 Highway 300, Roland, Arkansas 72135
501-868-8483


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SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS RC&D AREA

Counties Served;
Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Sevier, & Union

 

Charlie Williams, Coordinator
217 S. Jefferson, Suite 105
El Dorado, AR 71730-5900
email: Charlie.Williams@ar.usda.gov

Executive Board Members

Otto Cowling, Chairman
P.O. Box 204
Foreman, Arkansas 71836

Ken Rudder, Vice Chairman
912 N. Flenniken St
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730

Don Mitchell, Secretary/Treasurer
Box 8004 State Line Plaza
Texarkana, Arkansas 71854

 

 

Walnut Bayou Irrigation Project

Sponsor – Southwest Arkansas RC&D Area

Purpose – Establish the Walnut Bayou Irrigation District to secure funds and technical resources to provide a source of water to irrigate crops in the walnut bayou watershed area.

 

Highlights

  • Formulated Project Administrative Board
  • Secured $225,000 in project funds from State and Federal sources
  • Completed Project Feasibility Study
  • Commenced Project Construction Study
  • Project to benefit 30,000 acres of cropland

 

 

Assistance is available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, marital status or national origin.