how to donate to buffalo river

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What do people do in the Buffalo National River?

Donate an Easement or Land. If you own property in the Buffalo River watershed and you are interested in protecting it, please contact us to arrange a meeting with a BRF representative. . For further information about fundraising and donations contact: . [email protected]. . Donate Online.

How do I contact Buffalo National River Police?

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Is the Buffalo River a National Park?

Your membership/donation provides you with information on opportunities and activities available along the Buffalo River. Your donation can be at whatever level fits your budget and can be renewed each year or set up to renew automatically. All members are welcome to volunteer. Please check for events on our online calendar and newsletters.

How many tourists visit the Buffalo National River each year?

Sep 23, 2019 · Support conservation work in the Buffalo River Watershed today! Donate. Its turquoise waters flow through the Ozark Mountains in northern Arkansas for 150 miles, past majestic bluffs and secluded waterfalls, before joining the White River. People come from all over the state and around the world to canoe, swim, fish and camp along the Buffalo.

What is the Buffalo River?

The Buffalo River is one of the longest undammed rivers west of the Mississippi. It was designated as the nation’s first National River by Congress in 1972 to preserve its clean water and other outstanding values. But today, a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation feeding 80,000 hogs per year generates waste equivalent to a city of 30,000 people along a Buffalo River tributary. Despite public outcry, millions of gallons of hog waste are sprayed on fields and stored in manure ponds, threatening the river’s clean water. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality must deny the project’s permit for continued operation in order to safeguard this national treasure for today’s communities and future generations.

What is CAFO in agriculture?

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are one of the largest contributors of pollutants to streams and waterways across the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In 2013, a 6,500-head hog CAFO was quietly permitted and constructed by C&H Hog Farms, Inc., unbeknownst to the public.

Where are sweepers found?

A sweeper or strainer is a tree or trees that have fallen across or along the edge of the river but may be above the river level, partially submerged, or may lie just under the surface of the water. Often these are found on the outer side of bends where the river is fastest, or in fast-moving and narrow chutes.

Do you have to wear a life jacket on a boat?

All children ages 12 and under are required to wear their life jackets at all times while in the boat. This isn't just a good idea, it's the law. Be sure your life jacket is US Coast Guard approved, in servicable condition, and worn properly. The park recommends that ALL persons wear a life jacket while on the river.

What is river terminology?

River Terminology. This is where you enter the river, either by using one of the park concessioners, or with your own canoe, kayak, john boat, or raft. Depending on the location and time of year, conditions may be very congested in the parking area and on the river bank.

Where are sweepers found?

A sweeper or strainer is a tree or trees that have fallen across or along the edge of the river but may be above the river level, partially submerged, or may lie just under the surface of the water. Often these are found on the outer side of bends where the river is fastest, or in fast-moving and narrow chutes.

Threat: Pollution from Massive Hog Farm

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The River

The Threat

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