What studies have been performed regarding the feasibility of using the Arkansas River as a supplemental water supply to the current plan?
The Arkansas River was studied as a source of irrigation water in the 1980s. The best areas for receiving irrigation water was Bayou Meto, while the best areas for receiving irrigation water from the White River were located within the Grand Prairie region. An engineering review of the project water source has recently been completed. The draft report concluded that the White Rive is the appropriate source. The state of Arkansas created an oversight committee to provide input and the committee, which included representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nature Conservancy agreed. All environmental compliance activities have been completed and the project is ready for construction. • Who will determine the water needs on the farm? How will they be determined? The NRCS will assist farmers in determining water needs when the water management plan is developed and make a recommendation. The landowner will make the final management decisions. • Will a landowner have to buy
