Underwater Arkansas
Make a Splash Summer 2008
Explore a whole new world in the lakes and streams of The Natural State. Join us for Underwater Arkansas — a series of scuba dives where you will gain a new perspective of the underwater environment.
Nine sessions will be offered throughout the summer. If you’re a certified diver, you’re practically on the boat. If not, contact Ocean Extreme or SportsCo to get certified at a special rate — it’s easier than you think.
If you love to dive or have always wanted to learn, don’t miss out. Make plans to dive with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission this summer.
2008 dive dates
start June 7 at Lake Ouachita. Click here to print the PDF flyer.
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For more information or to reserve your spot, contact:
Lake Ouachita
Kirsten Bartlow • (501) 225-8544 or kpbartlow@agfc.state.ar.us
Greers Ferry Lake or Buffalo National River
Eric DeVries • (501) 223-6402 or efdevries@agfc.state.ar.us
Beaver Lake
Steve Dunlap • (479) 750-3322 or sedunlap@agfc.state.ar.us
For information on scuba certification, contact:
Mike Taylor
Ocean Extreme Dive & Travel, Inc.
North Little Rock • (501) 812-0006
Jack Dick
SportsCo
Springdale • (479) 751-0636
Click here for prices and additional information.
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2008 Enrollment Forms
Please note: Your space in the program is not confirmed until required forms and payment are received by AGFC.
Saturday, June 7 • Lake Ouachita
Fish Identification and Management
Identify native fish species and learn about management practices on lakes in Arkansas.
Brett Hobbs, AGFC, assistant district fisheries biologist
Friday, June 13 • Buffalo River
River Ecology
Snorkelers Welcome
Investigate river ecosystem issues such as water quality, bank management and species diversity.
Steve Filipek, AGFC, assistant chief of fisheries
Saturday, June 21 • Beaver Lake
Lake Ecology and Ecosystems
Learn how lakes change over time and how fish and vegetation are affected.
Ron Moore, AGFC, district fisheries supervisor
Saturday, June 28 • Lake Ouachita
Spearfishing and Fish Habitat
Learn how to build and place fish habitat and the safety, laws and techniques of spearfishing.
NOTE: We will not spearfish while diving.
Mark Oliver, AGFC, assistant chief of fisheries
Saturday, July 12 • Greers Ferry Lake
Aquatic Reptiles and Amphibians
Identify the reptiles and amphibians of Arkansas and their habitat requirements.
Stephen O’Neal, AGFC, Stream Team coordinator
Saturday, July 19 • Beaver Lake
Arkansas Mussels
Learn about the life cycle and history of mussels in Arkansas.
Bill Posey, AGFC, malacologist
Saturday, August 2 • Greers Ferry Lake
GPS and Lake Mapping
Learn to read underwater topography maps and use GPS to choose dive sites and go geocaching.
Carey Wilcoxson, AGFC, GIS analyst
Saturday, August 23 • Beaver Lake
Fish Identification
Identify native fish species and learn about their history and habitat requirements.
Stephen Brown, AGFC, assistant district fisheries biologist
Saturday, August 23 • Lake Ouachita
Arkansas Mussels
Learn about the life cycle and history of mussels in Arkansas.
Bill Posey, AGFC, malacologist
Can you identify these fish?
Hold your mouse over the fish for the answer.
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