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AR Code § 15-23-101 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-23-101. Cache River declared nonnavigable

 The General Assembly approves the declaration of the United States Congress in declaring the Cache River to be nonnavigable.
AR Code § 15-23-102 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-23-102. Mulberry River

 (a)  (1) The Mulberry River, from confluence with the Arkansas River, Section 12, Township 9 North, Range 29 West, upstream to headwaters west of Salus, North Line of Section 32, Township 13 North, Range 23 West, is declared to be a scenic river of the State of Arkansas.  (2) It shall be unlawful to construct a permanent dam that would impound waters in the principal bed of the segment of the Mulberry River described in this subsection.    (b) The Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act, § 15-23-301 et seq., shall not apply to the Mulberry River.
AR Code § 15-23-103 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-23-103. Lee Creek Development Authorization Act of 1985

 (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Lee Creek Development Authorization Act of 1985”.  (b)  (1) Authority is granted to develop that portion of the Lee Creek Waterway located in Crawford County, commencing at the three and two-tenths-mile point of Lee Creek, measured from the point of confluence of Lee Creek and the Arkansas River, and continuing from the three and two-tenths-mile point to the common boundary between the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma.  (2)  (A) The grant of authority for development as set forth in this subsection includes, but is not limited to, the authority to construct any bridge, causeway, dam, dike, or other structure necessary to the development of the designated portion of Lee Creek and the impoundment of water thereon.  (B) However, the appropriate permits for the construction of a structure described in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be obtained from the responsible agencies of the State of Arkansas as otherwise provided by law.      (c) Those portions of Lee Creek affected by subsection (b) of this section are found to be solely within the State of Arkansas.
AR Code § 15-23-104 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-23-104. Kings River

 (a) The General Assembly finds that the portion of Kings River located in Madison County possesses unique and outstanding scenic, recreational, botanical, geological, historical, piscine, faunal, and other outdoor values of great present and potential benefit to the people of the State of Arkansas, and the preservation of its wild, unpolluted, and natural state is essential for this and future generations.  (b)  (1) Nothing in this section shall affect the jurisdictions or responsibilities of state agencies or political subdivisions of the State of Arkansas in the enforcement of laws with respect to water, fish, and wildlife and other related resources.  (2) Nor shall the provisions of this subchapter be deemed to in any way impair or interfere with the continuation of the present agricultural uses of lands along the Kings River, including the raising of crops and the grazing of livestock.    (c) In furtherance of the purposes set forth in subsection (a) of this section, it shall be unlawful for:  (1)  (A) Any person, firm, or corporation to construct any permanent dam or other structure that would impound waters of the principal bed of the Kings River.  (B) The establishment of a water gap essential for farming operations shall not be deemed a dam obstruction of the flow of the stream unless it results in an impoundment of the waters of the Kings River;    (2) Any business or industry located on or near the Kings River to engage in any dumping or drainage or to permit any seepage into the Kings River that would affect the quality of the waters of the Kings River in violation of any rule of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission;  (3) Any person, firm, or corporation to establish any platted subdivision within fifty feet (50') of the normal bank of the Kings River; and  (4) Any person, firm, or corporation to construct any nonfarm building or other structure within fifty feet (50') of the normal bank of the Kings River.
AR Code § 15-23-106 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-23-106. Point Remove Creek Development Authorization Act

 (a) This section shall be known as the “Point Remove Creek Development Authorization Act”.  (b)  (1) Authority is granted to develop that portion of the Point Remove Creek Waterway located at the Old Stagecoach Low Water Crossing of Point Remove Creek at the nine and three-tenths-mile point and is in the fractional Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Fifteen (15), Township Six (6) North, Range Seventeen (17) West.  (2)  (A) The grant of authority for development as set forth in this subsection includes, but is not limited to, the authority to construct any bridge, causeway, dam, dike, or other structure necessary to the development of the designated portion of Point Remove Creek and the impoundment of water thereon.  (B) However, the appropriate permits for the construction of such structures must be obtained from the responsible agencies of the State of Arkansas as otherwise provided by law.      (c) Those portions of Point Remove Creek affected by subsection (b) of this section are found to be solely within the State of Arkansas.
AR Code § 15-23-201 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Waterways Commission|§ 15-23-201. Establishment — Members

 (a) There is established the Arkansas Waterways Commission to consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, as follows:  (1) The Governor shall consult the organized associations established to promote the development of the five (5) navigable stream basin areas of this state, which are the Arkansas River, White River, Ouachita River, Red River, and Mississippi River basin areas before making an appointment under this section;  (2) The Governor shall appoint a qualified person of demonstrated experience and interest in river development to represent each of the five (5) river basin areas on the commission; and  (3) The Governor shall name two (2) members from the public at large, one (1) of whom shall be an economist with experience in river development problems.    (b)  (1) Members shall be appointed for seven-year staggered terms, wherein one (1) member's term shall expire each year on January 14.  (2) In the event there is no organized association established for the purpose of promoting the development of any of the five (5) river basin areas from which members are to be named, the Governor may name some person from the river basin area who resides therein and who has demonstrated interest in river development.    (c) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term thereof by appointment by the Governor in the manner set out in subsection (b) of this section.  (d) Members of the commission shall serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
AR Code § 15-23-203 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Waterways Commission|§ 15-23-203. Director

 The Arkansas Waterways Commission may employ a Director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission as authorized by law and fix the salary of the director within the limitations of funds appropriated therefor to assist the commission in the performance of its duties under this subchapter.
AR Code § 15-23-204 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Waterways Commission|§ 15-23-204. Report

 The Arkansas Waterways Commission shall biennially submit to the Governor and to the General Assembly a report of its activities, findings, and recommendations for the biennial period.
AR Code § 15-23-205 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Waterways Commission|§ 15-23-205. Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development Grant Program

 (a)  (1) The Arkansas Waterways Commission shall establish and administer the Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development Grant Program that shall be used to provide financial assistance to port authorities and intermodal authorities for the purpose of funding port development projects, including without limitation the construction, improvement, capital facility rehabilitation, and expansion of a public port facility, including without limitation an intermodal facility and a maritime-related industrial park infrastructure development.  (2) Wharves, cargo handling equipment, utilities, railroads, primary access roads, and buildings that are an integral part of a port development project are also eligible for funding under this section.    (b) The goals of the program are to:  (1) Ensure that adequate land-side facilities are available to meet a definite market need by providing guidance and public funds to build land-side infrastructure that will provide jobs and competitive transportation costs for moving cargo, thereby minimizing highway congestion, improving safety, and reducing maintenance costs related to Arkansas's highways; and  (2) Provide funding for dredging ports and waterways to allow Arkansas products to reach additional markets.    (c)  (1) An Arkansas public port authority or intermodal authority may apply for funding of a port development project under the program.  (2) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall notify the commission when funding is available for the program.    (d) The application required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include the following:  (1) A description of the port development project;  (2) Evidence that the port authority or intermodal authority has an immediate need for the port development project;  (3) A description of the benefits to be derived from the port development project;  (4) A preliminary design of the port development project;  (5) A cost estimate for the port development project;  (6) A description of the port development project area; and  (7) Any other information or documentation required by the commission.    (e) The funding provided under the program shall not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the cost of construction or fifty percent (50%) of the dredging costs.  (f) The commission shall promulgate rules to implement this section.
AR Code § 15-23-301 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-301. Title

 This subchapter shall be known as the “Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act”.
AR Code § 15-23-302 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-302. Intent

 (a) It is declared that certain rivers in the State of Arkansas possess outstanding natural, scenic, educational, geological, recreational, historical, fish and wildlife, scientific, and cultural values of great present and future benefit to the people.  (b) Those rivers that are identified as possessing these values shall be considered for inclusion into the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System.  (c) In all planning for the rivers' use and development, full consideration and evaluation shall be given to the rivers as a natural resource so that they shall be used and preserved for the welfare of all people.  (d) It is declared as the policy of the State of Arkansas that a balance be established between the alterations by man and the protection of natural beauty along certain rivers of this state.
AR Code § 15-23-303 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-303. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter:   (1) “Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System” means those rivers or sections thereof designated as natural and scenic rivers by act of the General Assembly;  (2) “Natural rivers” means those rivers or sections thereof that are generally free from man-made impoundments and may have primitive, undeveloped roads whose lands are essentially primitive, i.e., with a minimal amount of disturbance by people. The water shall have the use classification AA according to the 1976 Arkansas water quality inventory report by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, now known as the “Division of Environmental Quality”;  (3) “Pastoral rivers” means rivers or sections thereof which are readily accessible, have some housing or other development near their shorelines, have preexisting impoundments that do not substantially alter the character and quality of the stream, partially or predominantly flow through agricultural areas, and have the use classification B according to the 1976 Arkansas water quality inventory report by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, now known as the “Division of Environmental Quality”;  (4)  (A) “River” or “stream” means a natural body of water having a natural channel with a discernible bed and banks, including springs, lakes, marshes, swamps, sloughs, and brakes through which it may flow.  (B) The flow of a stream may be intermittent and at such irregular intervals as is characteristic of stream water resources in the surrounding area; and    (5)  (A) “Scenic rivers” means rivers or sections thereof that are largely free of impoundments.  (B) The scenic rivers' shorelines may have a moderate amount of human disturbance which does not substantially interfere with the public use or fish and wildlife, natural vegetation, or water quality of the river.
AR Code § 15-23-308 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-308. Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission — Duties

 The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall:   (1) Survey, evaluate, and assess the rivers to be considered for designation as components in the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System;  (2) Recommend to the General Assembly rivers to be considered for entry into the system;  (3) Contract for any professional services with any federal, state, or local governmental agency or private individual or organization as may be necessary for the proper performance of its functions under this subchapter;  (4) Organize, establish, and serve on an advisory committee for each river considered for recommendation for designation into the system; and  (5) Review water-related projects, including state and federal projects, for their potential impacts on the system.
AR Code § 15-23-309 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-309. Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission — Power to obtain property

 (a) The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall have the authority to purchase or receive by gift, devise, grant, or dedication conservation easements in real property for the protection of rivers and streams in this state.  (b) The commission shall not have the power of eminent domain for purposes of performing its responsibilities relating to Arkansas's natural and scenic rivers.
AR Code § 15-23-310 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-310. Proposed contracts and compacts with the federal government

 Notwithstanding any provisions of this subchapter or any other law to the contrary, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall submit proposed contracts between it and the federal government to the Legislative Council for its review and shall not enter into any such contracts without the prior review of the Legislative Council.
AR Code § 15-23-311 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-311. Procedure for designation of river

 The procedure that the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall follow to submit a river to the General Assembly for designation as a component into the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System is as follows:   (1) The commission shall decide, based upon the classification and evaluation system, the priority of rivers to be considered for inclusion in the system;  (2)  (A) Having selected a river for potential designation, the commission, with the advice of local county governments through which the river flows, shall establish an advisory committee.  (B) This advisory committee shall:  (i)  (a) Consist of three (3) members of the commission appointed by the chair to represent the state at large and five (5) members who are residents of the river area and appointed by the local county quorum court.  (b) If the river flows through more than one (1) county, four (4) members shall be appointed by each county quorum court.  (c) At least three (3) of the local residents of the four (4) appointed from each county shall be riparian landowners;    (ii) Assist and advise the commission concerning the planning for the management and protection of the river;  (iii) Serve at the call of the commission or on call of a majority of the members of the advisory committee; and  (iv) Elect a chair from among its members;      (3)  (A) A public hearing shall be held after the advisory committee has been appointed and a management plan has been drawn up.  (B) More public hearings may be held as needed;    (4)  (A) The commission shall submit to the General Assembly a report showing the proposed area and classification, the characteristics which qualify the river for inclusion into the system, the general ownership and land use in the area, and the management plan approved by the commission.  (B) This report shall be made available to other concerned agencies for comment; and    (5) The management plan shall not be effective until enacted into law by the General Assembly.
AR Code § 15-23-312 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-312. Approval of management plan

 (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, no management plan or part thereof for a river or portion of a river included in or designated for inclusion in the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System shall be implemented or submitted to the General Assembly for its approval unless and until the proposed management plan has been submitted to and approved by the quorum court of the county in which the river or portion thereof is located.  (b) However, if the quorum court fails to take action to either approve or reject any such management plan or portion thereof within three (3) months from the date the plan is submitted to the quorum court, the plan or the portions thereof not acted upon by the quorum court shall be deemed to have been approved.
AR Code § 15-23-314 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-314. Protection of private lands

 Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to give the public any greater right or privilege of access to private lands.
AR Code § 15-23-315 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act|§ 15-23-315. Funding

 (a) The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission may receive any money or property from federal, state, or private sources, including grants, contributions, gratuities, and loans.  (b) This is in addition to any state appropriation for staff salaries and maintenance and operation expenses.
AR Code § 15-23-502 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 5 - Red River Compact|§ 15-23-502. Effective date of compact

 The provisions of the compact shall be in full force and effect from and after the effective date of the further ratification of the compact by the States of Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana and consented to by the Congress of the United States.
AR Code § 15-23-503 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 5 - Red River Compact|§ 15-23-503. Commissioners

 The two (2) commissioners representing the State of Arkansas as provided by Section 9.01 of the compact ratified by this subchapter shall be designated as follows:   (1) The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or such other state agency as may hereafter succeed to the powers and responsibilities of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; and  (2) Any individual who resides within the basin of the Red River and its tributaries in Arkansas, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and to serve a term of seven (7) years.
AR Code § 15-23-801 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally|Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks|Subchapter 8 - Ouachita River Commission|§ 15-23-801. Legislative intent

 It is the intent of this subchapter to create the Ouachita River Commission. The commission's purpose is to promote the recreational benefits of the Ouachita River. Specifically, this subchapter reaffirms the integrity of the river with respect to the existing configuration of the channel and sand bars. No studies shall be undertaken that would, as a premise, allow any modification of the channel bends or sand bars of the Ouachita River. It is the stated purpose of this subchapter to accomplish an increase in Ouachita River use without any bend cuts or bend widenings.