The Little Rock Zoo has received $1.2 million from the Arkansas Zoological Foundation to enhance exhibits as part of its Project Zoo: Wildly Reimagined. Project Zoo will add new habitats for lemurs, anteaters and tortoises, as well as a new …
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Bill Jones Named to EPA Advisory Council
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin and Arkansas Game and Fish commissioner, has been named to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Environmental Education Advisory Council. The council advises the EPA on environmental education activities, programs and policies under the …
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Kevin Costner Visits Hot Springs in Support of Great American Outdoors Act 250
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffActor Kevin Costner visited Hot Springs on Friday, June 12, to testify in support of the Great American Outdoors Act 250 during a field hearing at The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. “I’m here today to urge Congress to reauthorize …
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Arkansas Unveils 24,000-Acre Outdoor Initiative Connecting Pinnacle Mountain to Lake Maumelle and Beyond
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA major new effort aimed at expanding outdoor recreation in central Arkansas is officially underway. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the Maumelle Pinnacles Master Plan, a long-term vision designed to increase access to outdoor spaces while preserving one of the …
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Livia and George Dunklin Honored for Conservation Efforts by DU, AGFC
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLongtime conservationists Livia and George Dunklin were honored by Ducks Unlimited, the Arkansas Game and Fish, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and other state conservation leaders March 3 in Little Rock. George Dunklin’s contributions to Ducks Unlimited are both vast and …
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Duckman Jam, Riley Green Raise $100k for Waterfowl Conservation in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWaterfowl hunter and country music superstar Riley Green put his money where his mouth was Nov. 22, raising $100,000 for waterfowl habitat in The Natural State at the second annual Duckman Jam concert, held at Simmons Bank Arena. The concert …
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Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame New Inductees Announced
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class: Brent Birch, the late Dale Bumpers, Frank Lyon Jr., David Snowden and David Snowden Jr. An official induction ceremony will honor these individuals on May 21, 2026, at the …
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Nonprofit Powerhouses: Learn the Keys to Success from a Few Established Names in Arkansas Fundraising
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardTurning a philanthropic feeling into functional fundraising takes more than good intentions, though it is a good place to start. Whether in health care, conservation, education or other arenas, a truly well-built foundation can be just that — a solid …
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Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame Sets New Timeline, Opens Nominations
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame (AWHOF) has announced several updates aimed at celebrating the rich traditions of waterfowling in the Natural State. With a refreshed event schedule and opportunities for the public to get involved, the Hall of Fame …
John Patrick “Pat” Fitts, who served as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 18th director from 2018 to 2021, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Little Rock. He was 59. Fitts began his 32-year career with the agency during high school …