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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. 

Click here to view and print this PDF flyer.

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.

AGFC Ocean Extreme Mountain Harbor Resort Red Apple Inn Eden Isle Marina Eden Isle Marina

2008 Enrollment Forms

Please note: Your space in the program is not confirmed until required forms and payment are received by AGFC.

2008 Dive Dates


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. 

Flathead Catfish

Largemouth BassLongear Sunfish
BluegillRedear Sunfish
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Duane Raver Art