On Jan. 18, 2023, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $13,244,307 for three water and wastewater projects serving more than 226,000 Arkansans. The projects are as follows: Lonoke White Public Water Authority, Cleburne County, received a $12,970,441…
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Natural Resources Commission OKs $59 Million for Water, Wastewater Projects
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFour Arkansas municipalities have received funding approval for water and wastewater projects. In total, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission has disbursed more than $59 million for the four projects. The commission approved loans totaling $59,633,800 on March…
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Natural Resources Commission OKs $4.2 Million in Funding for Water Projects
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSeven water and wastewater projects have received funding from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission. In total, the commission approved $4,626,938 in loans. The largest loan went to the East End Improvement District No. 1 in Saline County,…
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More Than $2.4 Million Approved for Water and Wastewater Projects in Seven Communities
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMore than $2.4 million has been approved for water and wastewater projects in Arkansas. On Nov. 18, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission authorized $2,422,683.37for water/wastewater projects in seven Arkansas communities. These projects are expected to impact approximately…
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Twenty-Three Arkansas Communities Receive $7 Million in CDBG Funding
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwenty-three communities have received funding from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) through the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program. In total, the Arkansas communities received $7,162,966. These funds were provided as part of the General Assistance allocation, which assists…
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Five Arkansas Communities Receive $7.4 Million for Water, Wastewater Projects
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFive communities have been awarded funding from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture for water and wastewater projects. The Natural Resources Commission has authorized f $7,405,713 for the five projects, which are expected to impact approximately 3,799 individuals. In the 2020…
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USDA Earmarks $7.6 Million for Arkansas Wastewater Projects
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFour Arkansas communities will receive more than $7 million funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for rural water infrastructure improvements. This is part of a larger effort to invest millions throughout the United States to improve water infrastructure,…
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Natural Resources Commission Approves $42 Million in Loans for Water, Wastewater Projects
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission has issued more than $42 million in loans to eight Arkansas communities for water and wastewater projects. The projects were approved on Thursday, Jan. 16 by the commission. Most of the loans…
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Arkansas’ Top Influencers 2020: C. Tad Bohannon, Central Arkansas Water
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBoasting close to two decades of experience with water and wastewater utilities, Tad Bohannon was appointed CEO of Central Arkansas Water by its board of commissioners in 2016. In this role, Bohannon leads the largest public drinking-water system in…
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Natural Resources Commission Approves More Than $12 Million in Loans
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale Seven water and wastewater projects in Arkansas have received funding from the state Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission. In total, the Natural Resources Commission approved $12,299,195 in loans for the seven projects. Six of the projects…