Members delta_queen Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 This is a cross post from the General Angling Section, posted again for relevance here... I need your input on who (or what entity) to reach out to regarding some dump sites on a creek in Central Arkansas. It primarly runs through private land but there are some public lands (WMA, etc) . I wrote the letter pasted below to the Arkansas Heritage Commission. The Code enforecement in AR is so slack I am curious if it's even illegal to dump dead cows in a stream? Dear Keeper of Big Creek Natural Area, My husband and I have recently moved to AR. We are a short distance from Big Creek Natural Area of Cleburne County. It is a wonderful place that we visit often for hiking and fishing and whatnot. On our first visit we thought this creek looked like canoe heaven and indeed it is. This very wet Spring afforded us a long canoe trip a couple of weekends ago – almost 19 miles we think. The fishing and the scenery was spectacular. We saw some bad dump sites and I am not resting easy about it. I write to you now for your guidance. I’d like to learn more about what I can do about this. The two worst sites have: cars (old and new), appliances (old and new) and even freshly dead cattle. The dumping is active and smells wretched. The ‘trash’ is pushed over the side of the ridge and sits very near the water level, which of course ultimately runs to the Little Red River …... Big Creek is a wild treasure! Any advice you have for me will be appreciated. Who should I go to about this? It’s so remote that I doubt few will ever see this horrible pollution until its too late. Sincerely, Virginia ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ home waters = Tombigbee River, Mississippi River, Buffalo River, and S. Sylamore Creek, S. Pacific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Bypass AR and go straight to the EPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Smith Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 If it takes place on a WMA then you should also contact AGFC. Cody S. Smith 501.691.5701 Little Red River & Greers Ferry Lake Fish Greers Ferry Guide Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members delta_queen Posted May 14, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 14, 2008 There are some hot and heavy opinions going on in the General Forum with this post.... Several have said the EPA... Seems like a daunting place to start, but I'll look into it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ home waters = Tombigbee River, Mississippi River, Buffalo River, and S. Sylamore Creek, S. Pacific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ten In Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hey V ! You might want to check this out The Tandem is still available! Corba Tandem 2 person Kayak w/ backrest and paddles $600 501-249-0696 And V! The Fed EPA is the place I will try to get you the number to Call! As I am an Evero tec with Eaton..I should be able to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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