Anglers in Northwest Arkansas may find it easier to access their favorite fishing location with infrastructure improvements, paid for by marine fuel tax revenue and partners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Funding for the work originally was approved by the commission in July 2019. Projects completed include:
• Paving and painting the parking lot and turn around at the Don Roufa U.S. 412 access on Beaver Lake.
• Placing large rock below the parking area at the Arkansas 45 access on Beaver Lake to prevent damage to the parking lot.
• Repaving the parking lot at Big Clifty Park, located on the northeast portion of Beaver Lake.
• Placing large rocks on the upstream side of the Romp Hole access on Kings River to prevent damage to the boat ramp.
• Replacing a low-water crossing with a bridge to allow better access to the Kings River.
The Kings River bridge was part of a larger collaboration between Game and Fish and The Nature Conservancy.
Marine fuel taxes are collected on gasoline and diesel fuel used in boats throughout Arkansas. The money is held by the Arkansas Department of Transportation and is distributed through a partnership between Game and Fish at the Transportation Department.
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