Arkansas River

U.S. Marshals Museum Announces Open Date / World-Class Museum Set to Open July 1, 2023

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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FORT SMITH, Ark., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Marshals Museum has announced that the Museum will open its doors to the public beginning July 1, 2023. The opening culminates more than 16 years of fundraising, design, construction and installation.

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  • Marshals Museum has announced that the Museum will open its doors to the public beginning July 1, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
  • Marshals Museum has announced that the Museum will open its doors to the public beginning July 1, 2023.
  • In 2007, after a rigorous selection process, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) chose Fort Smith, Arkansas, as the permanent home for its national museum.
  • Galleries include: To Be A Marshal, The Campfire | Stories Under The Stars, Frontier Marshals, A Changing Nation andModern Marshals.

Global Small Hydropower Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2022-2030: Shifting Trends Toward Renewable Energy Sources for Electricity Production - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 1, 2022
Alternative Energy, Energy, Investment, Water, Component, Electricity, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, USD, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Adoption, CAGR, Alternator, Engineer, FERC, UNIDO, Corps, Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Growth, Renewable energy, Dam, Arkansas River

The "Small Hydropower Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Capacity (Up To 1 MW, 1 - 10 MW), By Type (Micro Hydropower, Mini Hydropower), By Component, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Small Hydropower Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Capacity (Up To 1 MW, 1 - 10 MW), By Type (Micro Hydropower, Mini Hydropower), By Component, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Policies by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in order to encourage renewable sources of energy, coupled with the need to deliver energy in rural locations, are expected to foster market growth.
  • The micro hydropower type segment dominated the market and accounted for over 55.0% in 2021.
  • The micro hydropower systems consist of essential components including water conveyance channels or pipelines, turbines, pumps, alternators, regulators, and electricity distribution wiring.

Stay a Little Longer! MCR Acquires the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Downtown Little Rock

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Little Rock Downtown , a six-story, extended-stay hotel with 116 suites in Arkansass state capitol.

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  • MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Little Rock Downtown , a six-story, extended-stay hotel with 116 suites in Arkansass state capitol.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220309005077/en/
    The Homewood Suites by Hilton Little Rock Downtown (Photo: Business Wire)
    Arkansas is also known as the Toothpick State, the Natural State and the Bear State, but whatever your state of mind, youll be glad you came.
  • Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, Little Rock is a rising hub for culture, cuisine and commerce in the Southeast, with a population of 200,000 people.
  • The Homewood Suites by Hilton Little Rock Downtown is located at 400 River Market Avenue and features:

The Oklahoma-Based Company, Vesta Capital LLC, Enters Kansas Real Estate Market After Purchasing Wichita Property

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vesta Capital LLC recently acquired "River Walk Apartments", a 558 unit, 10.2+ acre multifamily community in Wichita, Kansas for a purchase price of 31.6 million.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vesta Capital LLC recently acquired "River Walk Apartments", a 558 unit, 10.2+ acre multifamily community in Wichita, Kansas for a purchase price of 31.6 million.
  • Marc Kulick, Founder and Managing Member of Vesta Capital LLC stated, "We're excited to finally enter the Wichita market with the acquisition of a truly unique asset, like River Walk.
  • Vesta Capital is a privately held real estate investment firm that focuses on the acquisition and management of multifamily properties in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
  • Vesta Capital LLC was founded in 2017 by current Managing Member, Marc Kulick and has grown to operate over 8,000 units.

Arkansas River Outfitters Association Reports Whitewater Season Has Hit Its "Sweet Spot"

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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BUENA VISTA, Colo., July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --River flows on Central Colorado's Arkansas River are receding, and members of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) have reported hitting the "sweet spot," with safe-but-thrilling river sections for families and middle-of-the-road rafters as well as heart-pounding premium sections for thrill-seeking rafters.

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  • BUENA VISTA, Colo., July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --River flows on Central Colorado's Arkansas River are receding, and members of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) have reported hitting the "sweet spot," with safe-but-thrilling river sections for families and middle-of-the-road rafters as well as heart-pounding premium sections for thrill-seeking rafters.
  • Additionally, with the slow snowmelt that started the season, AROA members are predicting a longer-than-normal season that should last well after Labor Day.
  • Flows will continue to be healthy for many weeks with outfitters anticipating a longer than normal season on the river.
  • The Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) consists of knowledgeable, experienced and licensed professionals who are dedicated to offering world-class whitewater adventures on the Upper Arkansas River in Colorado.

AED Program Renewed for the 2019 Arkansas River Whitewater Rafting Season

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
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SALIDA, Colo., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) has implemented an additional layer of safety for its industry by placing Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at key points along the Arkansas River from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 2019.

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  • SALIDA, Colo., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) has implemented an additional layer of safety for its industry by placing Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at key points along the Arkansas River from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 2019.
  • Encased in waterproof boxes, the AEDs are posted along the Arkansas River from Leadville to Caon City from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day.
  • "At AROA, we are proud to be a leader in promoting safety on the river and throughout the river communities," said Slate.
  • "AROA's overall efforts on safety issues make the Arkansas River a great place to take your family and friends whitewater rafting."

Rafting Season on Colorado's Arkansas River Remains Strong

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Friday, July 13, 2018
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SALIDA, Colo., July 13,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Run, river, run... That's exactly what the Arkansas River is busy doing, even in what is perceived as a particularly dry season.

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  • SALIDA, Colo., July 13,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Run, river, run... That's exactly what the Arkansas River is busy doing, even in what is perceived as a particularly dry season.
  • Water levels are still ideal for whitewater rafting, all sections are open and business is good, according to members of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA).
  • That dreaded 'D' word drought is fueling rumors that whitewater rafting is having a tough time.
  • "They've been nice and strong lately and that does a lot toward prolonging great water levels," says Hochard.

Flow Augmentation Program Will Benefit Recreation on the Arkansas River in Colorado

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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The VFMP is a collaboration between the water owners and the recreational community, designed to use imported water to maintain river levels.

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  • The VFMP is a collaboration between the water owners and the recreational community, designed to use imported water to maintain river levels.
  • "The voluntary part is very important because water owners are not under any mandate to augment the water flow," Hamel said.
  • Some years the Arkansas River doesn't need water augmentation because snowmelt is sufficient.
  • Groups involved include the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA), the Bureau of Reclamation, the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (SECWD) and the Pueblo Board of Water Works.

Arkansas River Outfitters Association Anticipate Ideal Flows All Summer

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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Despite this year's below average snowpack, full reservoirs and import water from Colorado's West Slope will keep flows on the Arkansas River at ideal conditions for whitewater rafting from now through August 15, 2018.

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  • Despite this year's below average snowpack, full reservoirs and import water from Colorado's West Slope will keep flows on the Arkansas River at ideal conditions for whitewater rafting from now through August 15, 2018.
  • After that, water management programs ensure ideal flows through at least mid-August.
  • "We have some of the best whitewater in the country," says Bob Hamel, executive director of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA).
  • High water is not ideal for younger kids or non-swimmers, however, says Travis Hochard, general manager at River Runners.

Flows on Colorado's Arkansas River Expected to Stay Optimal for Rafting All Summer

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Friday, May 4, 2018
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The VFMP is a collaboration between the water owners and the recreational community, designed to use imported water to maintain optimum river flow levels.

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  • The VFMP is a collaboration between the water owners and the recreational community, designed to use imported water to maintain optimum river flow levels.
  • They agree to help because they recognize the economic importance of Arkansas River recreation industry.
  • The Arkansas River offers rafting for children as young as three to intermediate and experts-only whitewater experiences.
  • Some years the Arkansas River doesn't need water augmentation because snowmelt is sufficient.