LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The latest report from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture presents some positive news alongside less encouraging findings in its 2024 Groundwater Levels and Trends report.
The report stated that groundwater withdrawal in eastern and southern Arkansas “remains unsustainable.” The study recommends continued monitoring, data collection, conservation efforts and water use planning to reverse the trend.
Some positive news came regarding the condition of two aquifers in the state: The Alluvial, located along the state’s eastern border, and the Sparta, which covers the south and east of the state.
The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.
(Story by Alex Kienlen, ozarksfirst.com)
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