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Duck hunting season is already underway in Arkansas and the Natural State is home to five major classes of wetlands based on water source, geology and landscape position. (Ajamils/AdobeStock)

Duck hunting faces environmental crossroads after spring SCOTUS ruling

Arkansas and other states are dealing with the fallout from a Supreme Court decision in May, which effectively removed federal protections for more …

In the next few decades, hotter summers are likely to reduce corn and rice yields in Arkansas, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. (Adobe Stock)

Solutions for Climate Change in Arkansas? Join the Discussion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas is seeing the effects of climate change, from extreme weather events to less water in aquifers used by farms due to …

In just four years of use, dicamba has damaged at least five million acres of soybeans, decimated fruit orchards and vegetable farms, and damaged trees, backyard gardens and natural areas throughout much of rural America. (Adobe Stock)

Public Interest Groups Sue EPA for Reapproving Controversial Herbicide

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Public-interest groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the agency's re-approval of products containing …

Many of the EPA regulations that Scott Pruitt scrapped or delayed as EPA administrator had not yet taken effect before his resignation. (Wikimedia Commons)

Government Watchdog Groups: Pruitt's EPA Exit "Long Overdue"

WASHINGTON – After allegedly overspending on everything from pens to lavish trips and accepting questionable deals from lobbyists, government …

$Pipes like this protrude from the ground where fracking occurs. (Mark Dixon/flickr)$

Arkansas and U.S. Fracking History a Cautionary Tale, U.N. Report Says

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fracking already is making its mark on Arkansas, with the majority of drilling occurring in the Fayetteville area…

The Bobwhite Quail is one of 377 species in Arkansas which, due to habitat loss, are at risk of becoming extinct. (USFWS)

Study Finds One in Three U.S. Species at Risk of Extinction

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new report warns that as many as one-third of wildlife species in America are in crisis but with funding, their recovery …

A new report shows tap water in many communities in Arkansas and across the country contains potentially dangerous contaminants. (Pixabay)

Report Lists AR Water Quality Issues by System

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new guide compiles test results from public water systems in all 50 states so people can double check their local water …

Participants at the first Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit will discuss managing and preserving the state�s natural resources, such as Hot Springs National Park. (zrfphoto/iStockphoto)

Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit Set Today

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Environmental advocates and public officials are meeting today at the first Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit, to …

Harmful blue-green algae is increasing in bodies of water across the country because of climate change, farming practices and storm and wastewater runoff. (USGS)

Harmful Algae on the Rise in U.S.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Algal blooms in bodies of water across the nation are increasing as a result of climate change, farming practices, storm …

Children are more at risk of drowning in Arkansas than adults, and research shows life jackets save lives. (arkansasparks.com)

Children More at Risk of Drowning in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Boating season is about to kick into high gear on waterways around the state, and officials are urging Indiana swimmers and …

Washing your vehicle at home uses more than 100 gallons of water on average. (Virginia Carter)

Clean Car, Clean Conscience

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - How many times have you driven through your neighborhood and noticed people out washing their cars in the driveway? The …

Americans Need to Drink More Water

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has followed up on a study that was done about a decade ago that looks at whether …

The main sources of drinking water in Arkansas are rivers and lakes, and the state conducts thousands of water sample tests every year. (ar.gov)

Health Department: Drinking Water in Arkansas is Safe

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - There's good news when it comes to water quality in Arkansas. A crisis such as the one that's happened in Flint, Mich., is very …

The trial of coal baron Don Blankenship comes at a time of rising anger against CEOs who break the law, legal observers say. Brian Hayden/Wikimedia

Trial of Coal Baron Spotlights Patterns In CEO Prosecutions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Coal baron Don Blankenship's high-profile trial is coming at a time of anger against corporate wrongdoing - but experts say that …

A legal push is underway to get the EPA to close a big loophole in the regulation of hazardous waste from oil and gas drilling. Credit: Bill Hughes/Earthworks.

Push to Get EPA to Close Oil and Gas Waste Loophole

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The EPA has largely failed to regulate waste from oil and gas drilling, even though the agency admitted the hazardous …

PHOTO: The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is seeking comments on whether they should stop new large hog feeding operations in the Buffalo River watershed. CREDIT: thecitywire.com.

ADEQ: Should Big New Hog Feeders Be Banned Near Buffalo River?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment on a permanent prohibition on new, confined hog-…

PHOTO: Conservationists want people to connect to the Buffalo River, because they say that will help protect it. Picture courtesy of thecitywire.com

Raising the Profile of the Buffalo River to Protect It

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Faced with possible contamination from a huge confined hog feeding operation, fans of the Buffalo River are bringing …

PHOTO: Do your children go to school near a potentially dangerous chemical facility? The Center for Effective Government's new report finds there is a one-in-10 chance they do. Image courtesy Center for Effective Government.

Report: 8,000 AR Kids Attend Schools Near Chemical Facility

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Thousands of Arkansas school kids spend several hours each weekday in the shadow of a potentially dangerous chemical facility…

PHOTO: A new rule clarifying where the Clean Water Act applies seems to be drawing a lot of support from farmers like Steph Larsen, seen here watering her sheep. Photo courtesy of Steph Larsen.

Support Grows for “Clearing the Waters” of the Clean Water Act

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A change in federal clean-water rules appears to be popular with some major stakeholders, especially farmers, hunters and anglers…

PHOTO: As more farmers across the state and the country turn to cover crops, the latest trend of mixing species can have an even greater impact. Photo credit: Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Farmers Start to Mix It Up: Cover Crop "Cocktails"

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The use of cover crops is having positive effects on the environment and farmers' bottom lines - and it appears the latest trend …

$Researchers say they are concerned about chemicals in the natural brine that comes out of gas fracking wells. DIAGRAM by the EPA.$

‘Naturally Occurring’ Pollutants From Fracking Called ‘Serious Concern’

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Many Arkansans are concerned about the fluids natural-gas drillers pump underground for hydraulic fracturing. But …

PHOTO: A lawsuit over government subsidies for a huge confined pig operation next to this tributary of the Buffalo River says hog waste run-off could damage the pristine water of a national park that draws a million visitors annually.

Lawsuit: Should Tax Money Pay to Put Buffalo River at Risk?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A lawsuit against government subsidies for a factory hog farm near a pristine Arkansas river argues that taxpayer money is being …

PHOTO: Swat it! Or better yet, prevent it. The experts say the best protection from the more than 55 mosquito species native to Arkansas is prevention, by eliminating sources of standing water. Photo credit: Joaquim Alves Gaspar.

Mosquito Control? Tough but Not Impossible in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Since the first part of May, much of Arkansas has been walloped with severe weather, including flash floods. That means now it's …

PHOTO: Arkansas river looking across to Little Rock. Image credit: Belinda Hankins Miller

Protecting Arkansas' Water Quality...Or Not?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansans can boast some of the best overall water quality in the nation, but conservation groups say a bill in the Legislature …

PHOTO: Canoe trips on the Buffalo River are just one way folks are boosting the outdoor recreation economy in Arkansas. Courtesy Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism

Report: Outdoor Recreation a $10 Billion Business in AR

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – There's big bucks in outdoor recreation for the state of Arkansas, according to a new report from the Outdoor Industry …

PHOTO: The Basel Action Network estimates 75 percent of the electronic waste that arrives in Lagos, Nigeria, is not reusable. BAN says too often, as in this photo, it ends up being dumped. Courtesy BAN.

Out with the Old: Recycling Cell Phones, Laptops, TVs...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - “Out with the old, in with the new”' takes on a whole new meaning when the topic is electronic gear. A new national …

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