Environment

Earthquake damage lawsuits filed locally

Submitted by RSS Feed on Friday, February 14th, 11:18 am

Residents of thirteen households have filed in Faulkner County Circuit Court alleging that natural gas waste fluid injection wells caused the “swarms” of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 that damaged their homes.

The plaintiffs allege that activity by Chesapeake Operating, Inc. and BHP Billiton Petroleum LLC. Billiton Petroleum is a party to the case because it purchased the wastewater wells in question from Chesapeake.

Oil transport by rail carries risks in Arkansas

Submitted by RSS Feed on Thursday, February 13th, 11:00 am

Little Rock, Conway, Pine Bluff along transport routes. by Leslie Newell Peacock

Arkansas is sensitive when it comes to crude oil, thanks to the estimated 210,000 gallons of it that spread through a Mayflower neighborhood when a crack in ExxonMobil's Pegasus pipeline sent a gusher up through two feet of soil. Arkansans even know how to pronounce PHMSA, the agency that regulates the transport of oil and other hazardous materials... Read More

Read the full story at The Arkansas Times

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Light pollution from new airport concerns some

Submitted by RSS Feed on Friday, January 17th, 7:14 pm

The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society has expressed concern that light pollution from the new airport’s rotating beacon could interfere with its River Ridge Observatory.

The observatory, a few miles south of the airport property on the other side of the Arkansas River, has a classroom, a “club house,” an amphitheater and four telescopes, two of which are robotic, and plans to build a fifth in a joint venture with Arkansas Tech University that may be used by colleges. School groups and scouts regularly have trips there, and public events are regularly held.

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Read the full story in the Log Cabin Democrat

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Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer

Thursday, January 2nd, 2014, 6:43pm

Eagle awareness weekend at Petit Jean State Park

MORRILTON, Ark. (PJSP) - On the weekend of January 11 -12, programming at Petit Jean State Park will be focused on our national symbol: the bald eagle. A variety of programs will be offered, including field trips to Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge to see wintering bald eagles. At 1:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, Lynn Sciumbato, veteran raptor rehabilitator, will give a free exhibition of some live birds in her care. Other free programs will also be offered. Schedules may be seen online at http://www.petitjeanstatepark.com/. Click on “Things to Do” and see the “Calendar of Events.” Further information on Eagle Awareness Weekend is available by calling 501-727-6510 or 501-727-6512.

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Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer

Friday, December 20th, 2013, 5:11pm

Petit Jean State Park to start off the New Year with First Day Hikes

MORRILTON, Ark. (PJSP) - Petit Jean State Park will sponsor free, guided hikes on New Year’s Day as part of an annual First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states. First Day Hikes offer an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1, 2014 at a state park. Hiking can be a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year, as well as a way to address obesity, especially among children. Getting kids outside creates a connection with nature that promotes physical and mental well-being and encourages creativity and stewardship of our resources.

At Petit Jean State Park, hikes will be offered at the following locations and times:

Wednesday, January 1 – First Day Hikes 2014

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Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer

Saturday, November 30th, 2013, 11:49pm

List of events for December at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Sunday, December 1

Fall hayride and campfire

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Jostle, bounce, and laugh your way across the fields and through the woods on a guided hayride with a warm campfire, stories, hot chocolate and marshmallows. Advance payment and registration is required. For more information contact Park Interpreters Maryanne Stansbury (maryanne.stansbury@arkansas.gov) or Richard Spilman(richard.spilman@arkansas.gov).

Meeting place: field by Highway 300 and Pinnacle Valley Road
Admission:$12 adults, $6 children (ages 6-12)

Wednesday, December 4

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Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 28th, 2013, 6:26pm

WOOSTER, Ark. (KTHV) – The sky was full of hazy purples and bright pinks in this most recent area photo.

Sent in by Melissa Kirby, the photo was taken over Wooster, a town of around 860 people in Faulkner County. Wooster makes up part of the Little Rock Metropolitan area and can be found right in between Greenbrier and Conway.

For more on Wooster and the area surrounding it, visit Arkansas.com: http://on.kthv.com/1cwScdC

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