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North Fork River on endangered fisheries list

NORFORK - The North Fork River has been placed on the Federation of Fly Fishers Endangered Fisheries Initiative as an emergency situation.

The international organization put the river on its list this week.

 Representatives from the FFF said the North Fork is endangered because of sediment runoff from a housing development.

As much as 15 inches of sediment has collected at the bottom of the river and floodplain, according to the FFF.  Complete Story
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ADEQ muzzled by law, procedure (9/30/2006)

About six months have passed since the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality issued an emergency order against Overlook Estates, a subdivision being built above the North Fork River, but residents continue to see runoff into the river.

The ADEQ filed a lawsuit against the development company last month, and as the litigation continues, rains continue to wash soil down into the river, area residents say.   Complete Story
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Fly fishing guides report impact from river runoff  (9/28/06)

NORFORK - As the civil lawsuit against a developer building above the Norfork Dam continues, local fly fishing guides are feeling the pinch in the pocketbook when silt washes into the North Fork River after each rain. Complete Story
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Response filed to ADEQ lawsuit  (8/31/06)

A Yellville-based development company that is being sued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality denied allegations that a development is polluting North Fork River in a Wednesday court filing.  Complete Story
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ADEQ: Developer's compliance progresses  (6/24/06)

A subdivision development near the North Fork River is making progress in complying with an emergency order issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, a state official said. Complete Story
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Developer put on notice by ADEQ  (6/8/06)

BRIARCLIFF - A state environmental inspector discovered sediment running off a Briarcliff subdivision, leading the Baxter County developer to apply for a construction storm water permit.  Complete Story
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Development adds silt fences after ADEQ investigation  (6/4/06)

The waters of the North Fork River are looking a little clearer these days.

For months dirt and other debris have been rushing down a clear-cut ridge directly into the North Fork River, but silt fences now have been installed around Overlook Estates, a new subdivision being built near Norfork Dam that has been cited as the source of the problem. Complete Story
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Inspector to take a look at site of sediment runoff into river (5/31/06)

A state inspector is scheduled to visit a construction site near North Fork River today to see if a developer is complying with an emergency order issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. Complete Story
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Developer complying with ADEQ  (5/22/06)

A Yellville-based developer building a subdivision atop the North Fork River near Norfork Dam is complying with an emergency order issued earlier this month by Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. Complete Story
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ADEQ issues emergency order against developer (5/4/06)

Water quality problems caused by a real estate development along the North Fork River have compelled the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to take action.  Complete Story
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River sediment: Officials may step into dispute with developer (4/28/06)

A developer whose subdivision is pouring sedimentation into the North Fork River near Norfork Dam may have to contend with Baxter County officials and the city of Norfork.

The Baxter County Quorum Court will vote on a resolution Tuesday night that will require Judge Dan Hall to contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to see what can be done about Overlook Estates and its developer, Benny G. Doyal. Complete Story
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Development adds silt fences after ADEQ investigation (4/6/06)

The waters of the North Fork River are looking a little clearer these days.

For months dirt and other debris have been rushing down a clear-cut ridge directly into the North Fork River, but silt fences now have been installed around Overlook Estates, a new subdivision being built near Norfork Dam that has been cited as the source of the problem. Complete Story
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*The North Arkansas Fly Fishers extends much thanks and appreciation to the Baxter Bulletin and to Dan Greer for making these stories available to us. Dan Greer pulled these stories from the Bulletin's archives specifically so that we could link to them. Thanks!!