U.S. Forest Service reviewing partnership proposals for Lake Wedington Recreation Area, but no timeline for decision

Pace of Lake Wedington proposals review frustrating users

March 18, 2024 at 7:10 a.m.

Nathan Kuntz of Broken Arrow, Okla., competes June 5, 2016, in the cycling stage during the Ozark Valley Triathlon at Lake Wedington Recreation Area near Fayetteville. The U.S. Forest Service has allowed the event to continue the past few years even though the area is closed for other types of activities.
(File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette) — Nathan Kuntz of Broken Arrow, Okla., competes June 5, 2016, in the cycling stage during the Ozark Valley Triathlon at Lake Wedington Recreation Area near Fayetteville. The U.S. Forest Service has allowed the event to continue the past few years even though the area is closed for other types of activities. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette)

FAYETTEVILLE -- Federal officials are still reviewing proposals that could lead to the reopening of the Lake Wedington Recreation Area, and some interested in the work say they are disappointed there is no timeline for making any decision.

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