Arkansas River.
major tributary of the Mississippi River, United States
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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River flow is measured at Little Rock while the Arkansas Public Service Commission establishes new rules for state government.Some support1 report
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The city of Fort Smith, Arkansas, is operating under state regulatory oversight while its sewage runoff enters the Arkansas River system.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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The Arkansas River flows through Sequoyah County, which is located in the state of Oklahoma, and Payne is a county within Oklahoma.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Arkansas River Navigation System has been extended to reach Oklahoma, near the logistical hub of Little Rock.Some support1 report
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ODOT is undertaking substructure repairs on river crossings and managing bridge projects due to the river's presence in the area of Sand Springs and Tulsa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Williams Crossing is a major infrastructure project spanning the Arkansas River in the Tulsa area.Some support1 report
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The Arkansas River flows through the state of Colorado.Some support2 reports
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A utility is directing water flow into the Arkansas River from Pueblo.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Sewage entered the Arkansas River via a burst pipe system after officials in Pueblo were notified of the spill.Some support2 reports
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Both the Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers are managed by the Corps of Engineers.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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A developer based in Kansas City is overseeing construction for riverbank improvements in Wichita, attended by the city's mayor.Some support1 report1 development inside
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City leaders must approve a land lease for development at Sim Park, which borders the Arkansas River in Wichita.Some support2 reports
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The Arkansas River provides inexpensive local recreation options in Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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Arkansas features include the McClellan-Kerr project, Little Rock's Civil War history, and school integration milestones.Some support1 report
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The Arkansas River cuts through the south of Sand Springs, a city located in Oklahoma.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A wildfire started in the river bottom of the Arkansas River in Bent County.Some support2 reports
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Water samples were collected near the Highway 50 area involving the entity Lamar and the Arkansas River.Some support1 report
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Sewage spill introduces high E. coli into the Arkansas River from Fountain Creek near Denver.Some support1 report
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Stone Skipping Championships were held on the Arkansas River, and a Symphony Soiree took place in East Village.Some support2 reports
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Poche is working with the Army Corps of Engineers in Louisiana on a canal project related to the Arkansas River.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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A project diverts water to sustain river flows in the Fryingpan and Arkansas Rivers.Some support1 report
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The Colorado Water Conservation Board is managing a water allocation effort for the Arkansas River, involving the release of project water from Twin Lakes.Some support5 reports
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Water diversions are taking water across the Continental Divide to the Arkansas River basin, impacting the Roaring Fork.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Arkansas River basin is experiencing low flows due to record low snowpacks in Colorado, affecting rafting and outfitter operations between Leadville and Cañon City.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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A museum situated on the Arkansas River banks received support for its educational role from Jay Richardson.Some support2 reports
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Rainfall in Oklahoma caused river levels to rise in the Arkansas River, complicating search efforts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dardanelle Lock and Dam controls water flow and river conditions in the Arkansas River, which is used as a primary search area.Some support1 report
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State law regarding river access in the Arkansas River basin of Colorado has been challenged.Some support1 report
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A celebration is underway on June 29, 2026, utilizing the Historic Arkansas Museum, the Arkansas River, and the Clinton Presidential Center for the largest 4th of July celebration, complete with free ice cream.Some support1 report
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A coalition founder discusses park challenges and draws lessons from successful rebuilds related to the river system.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Arkansas River
Events traced to Arkansas River, step by step, newest first- Wastewater discharges may affect Arkansas River water qualityWastewater discharges could degrade the water quality of the Arkansas RiverPossible
- Wildfire runoff may degrade Arkansas River water qualityWildfire runoff from Custer County may degrade the Arkansas River's water quality.Possible
Explainers that pass through Arkansas River
Arkansas River is a step on the way to someone elseAround Arkansas River this week
News at the entities that move Arkansas River most-
Illinois River StructuralSpringfield was connected to the Illinois River port in 2021.Moves Arkansas River
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Colorado StructuralFlooding from the Animas River damaged the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado.Moves Arkansas River
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project StructuralFoundation works in Western Region municipalities and partnered with Project CURE.Moves Arkansas River
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Fort Smith OperationalBartok and Crowell ran in the Sebastian County election, while Kendrick Greene and Kenneth Williamson reside in Fort Smith.Moves Arkansas River
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Oklahoma Shared contextJudge Collins' decision in Oklahoma County is being challenged at the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Moves Arkansas River
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Colorado Water Conservation Board StructuralThe Colorado Water Conservation Board issued a permit for a weather enhancement project in Weld County, Colorado.Moves Arkansas River
Connections
The 40 strongest of 44, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Colorado Structural
Colorado governs the Arkansas River basin through resource management and state law, while the state relies on the river for agriculture and industry.
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Dardanelle Lock and Dam Structural
The dam functions as a control point, actively managing the water flow and overall conditions of the river.
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drought Structural
Drought causes lower water levels in the Arkansas River.
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Crystal River Structural
The Arkansas River basin receives its water supply from the Crystal River system via the Continental Divide.
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Illinois River Structural
The Illinois River flows into the Arkansas River, establishing a permanent geographical dependency.
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Fort Smith Operational
Fort Smith's sewage runoff impacts the Arkansas River, which simultaneously provides local recreational resources for the city.
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project Structural
The project is functionally dedicated to supplying and augmenting flow for the Arkansas River ecosystem.
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Pueblo Structural
Pueblo relies on the Arkansas River for water intake while simultaneously discharging wastewater into it.
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City of Tulsa Operational
The City of Tulsa utilizes major engineering projects, such as the Williams Crossing, to interact with the Arkansas River.
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Museum Shared context
The Museum is located on the banks of the Arkansas River.
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Twin Lakes Structural
Twin Lakes functions as a water source that supplies the Arkansas River.
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Colorado Water Conservation Board Structural
The board is responsible for allocating water and managing the river system collaboratively.
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Pueblo County Structural
The river system, including the Arkansas River, is a critical resource whose flow and health are managed and utilized within the boundaries of Pueblo County.
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Oklahoma Shared context
Oklahoma's weather and upstream water flow physically influence the current and water levels of the Arkansas River.
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office of emergency management Operational
River conditions are actively complicating search efforts managed by the office of emergency management.
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Mississippi Operational
Both river systems are under the shared management and operational oversight of the Corps of Engineers.
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Alex Townsend Operational
Alex Townsend actively monitors and works within the Arkansas River Basin, reacting to its environmental conditions.
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Oklahoma Department of Transportation Operational
ODOT is actively engaged in maintaining the infrastructure related to the Arkansas River, specifically river crossings.
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Sim Park Structural
The venue is physically situated on land bordering the Arkansas River and is functionally integrated into its basin ecosystem.
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Fountain Creek Shared context
Fountain Creek flows into the Arkansas River via John Martin Reservoir.
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Fryingpan River Structural
A water diversion project related to the Arkansas River system is shown to sustain the flow of the Fryingpan River.
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The agency monitors the river's water quality, specifically tracking contamination events like sewage spills.
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Salida Shared context
The Arkansas River flows through the mountain town of Salida.
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Bent County Shared context
Bent County contains a segment of the Arkansas River's path.
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Wichita Shared context
Wichita is located in the geographical area influenced by the Arkansas River.
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Lamar Shared context
Lamar is currently located in the operational area of the Arkansas River basin, as evidenced by water sample collection near Highway 50.
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Historic Arkansas Museum Shared context
The museum is situated in the geographic context of the Arkansas River and serves as a location for major river-related events.
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Sand Springs Shared context
The town of Sand Springs is geographically situated within the path of the Arkansas River.
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Arkansas Shared context
The Arkansas River is a geographical feature located within the boundaries of the state of Arkansas.
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New Mexico Operational
The river's low flows impact regional activities within the state, creating a functional dependency between the two entities.
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Little Rock Shared context
Little Rock is geographically situated near the Arkansas River, which serves as a key feature for local development and events.
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Leadville Shared context
Leadville is geographically situated along the path of the Arkansas River.
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Cañon City Shared context
Cañon City is geographically situated near the Arkansas River.
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Department of Agriculture Shared context
The Department of Agriculture works with farmers affected by contamination issues related to the Arkansas River.
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Buena Vista Shared context
Buena Vista is geographically located within the path of the Arkansas River.
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Sequoyah County Shared context
The Arkansas River is located within or meets Sequoyah County.
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North Little Rock Shared context
North Little Rock is located north of the Arkansas River.
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Osage County Shared context
Osage County shares a geographical border with the Arkansas River.
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Zoom Shared context
Zoom is used as the platform for public meetings discussing the Arkansas River.
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Louisiana Shared context
Louisiana and the Arkansas River share a geographical context related to water flow and management.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
10 events- ODOT is undertaking substructure repairs on river crossings and managing bridge projects due to the river's presence in the area of Sand Springs and Tulsa.
- Williams Crossing is a major infrastructure project spanning the Arkansas River in the Tulsa area.
- The Arkansas River flows through the state of Colorado.
- Sewage entered the Arkansas River via a burst pipe system after officials in Pueblo were notified of the spill.
- City leaders must approve a land lease for development at Sim Park, which borders the Arkansas River in Wichita.
- The Arkansas River provides inexpensive local recreation options in Fort Smith.
- Arkansas features include the McClellan-Kerr project, Little Rock's Civil War history, and school integration milestones.
- A wildfire started in the river bottom of the Arkansas River in Bent County.
- Water samples were collected near the Highway 50 area involving the entity Lamar and the Arkansas River.
- Sewage spill introduces high E. coli into the Arkansas River from Fountain Creek near Denver.
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August 2026
7 events- A utility is directing water flow into the Arkansas River from Pueblo.
- Both the Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers are managed by the Corps of Engineers.
- The Arkansas River cuts through the south of Sand Springs, a city located in Oklahoma.
- Stone Skipping Championships were held on the Arkansas River, and a Symphony Soiree took place in East Village.
- Poche is working with the Army Corps of Engineers in Louisiana on a canal project related to the Arkansas River.
- A project diverts water to sustain river flows in the Fryingpan and Arkansas Rivers.
- The Colorado Water Conservation Board is managing a water allocation effort for the Arkansas River, involving the release of project water from Twin Lakes.
July 2026
8 events- The city of Fort Smith, Arkansas, is operating under state regulatory oversight while its sewage runoff enters the Arkansas River system.
- The Arkansas River flows through Sequoyah County, which is located in the state of Oklahoma, and Payne is a county within Oklahoma.
- A developer based in Kansas City is overseeing construction for riverbank improvements in Wichita, attended by the city's mayor.
- Water diversions are taking water across the Continental Divide to the Arkansas River basin, impacting the Roaring Fork.
- A museum situated on the Arkansas River banks received support for its educational role from Jay Richardson.
- Rainfall in Oklahoma caused river levels to rise in the Arkansas River, complicating search efforts.
- Dardanelle Lock and Dam controls water flow and river conditions in the Arkansas River, which is used as a primary search area.
- State law regarding river access in the Arkansas River basin of Colorado has been challenged.
June 2026
3 events- The Arkansas River basin is experiencing low flows due to record low snowpacks in Colorado, affecting rafting and outfitter operations between Leadville and Cañon City.
- A celebration is underway on June 29, 2026, utilizing the Historic Arkansas Museum, the Arkansas River, and the Clinton Presidential Center for the largest 4th of July celebration, complete with free ice cream.
- A coalition founder discusses park challenges and draws lessons from successful rebuilds related to the river system.