Fourche Creek Wetlands
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Fourche FAQ
How big is the Fourche Creek Watershed?
Where is Fourche Creek?
How many primary tributaries does Fourche Creek have?
How many parks?
Where can I float Fourche Creek and when?
Can I swim in Fourche Creek?
Can I fish in Fourche Creek?
How safe is Fourche Creek?
What can I do to help restore the Fourche Creek watershed?
How big is the
Fourche Creek Watershed?
Fourche Creek drains approximately 140 sq. miles. At its Largest
it is 27 miles long and 10 miles wide
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Where is Fourche
Creek?
Extreme eastern Saline County and central Pulaski County,
including Little Rock, Arkansas
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How many primary
tributaries does Fourche Creek have?
There are 9 primary tributaries. They are Rock Creek, Brodie
Creek, Coleman Creek, Otter Creek, Little Fourche Creek, McHenry
Creek, Swaggerty Creek, Haw Branch Creek and Callagahan Creek.
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How many parks
are in the watershed?
There at least ten city parks adjacent to Fourche Creek or
one of its tributaries.
Fourche Creek:
Otter Creek Park
Hindman Park
Benny Craig Park
Interstate Park
Gillam Park
Remell Park
Rock Creek:
Kanis Park
Boyle Park
Brodie Creek:
Brodie Creek Park
Hindman Park
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Where can
I float Fourche Creek and when?
Canoe access to Fourche Creek can be gained through:
- Hindman Park
- Benny Craig Park
- Interstate Park
- Remel Parks.
While access can be gained through the aforementioned
parks, it is suggested that the portion of Fourche Creek between
Benny Craig Park and Interstate Park
is the most aesthetically appealing. One recommended float
is to put in at Benny Craig Park and float downstream to Interstate
Park. This float is approximately 7 miles in length and can
take more than 5 hours. For a shorter float, put in at Interstate
Park and paddle upstream approximately 1.5 miles before turning
around and paddling back to Interstate Park. This float can
take as long as one likes. However, before you realized it
2-3 hours will easily be spent in awe.
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Can
I swim in Fourche Creek?
According to state water quality standards, Fourche Creek
is considered a Primary Contact Stream. This designation protects
people from illnesses due to immersion in water, where there
is the likelihood of water ingestion. However, planned swims
in Fourche Creek are not recommended.
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Can
I fish in Fourche Creek?
While fishing in Fourche Creek for sport is fine, eating the
fish is not recommended.
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How
safe is Fourche Creek?
As with any outdoor endeavor, common sense and awareness are
your biggest allies. When floating Fourche Creek, remember
to wear your life jacket. When hiking, watch your step and
where you put your hands. There are snakes in Fourche Creek
bottoms and the best way to avoid a snakebite is to avoid
the snake. You will encounter various other forms of wildlife
while on the creek, and while they may be tempting to touch,
it is best to leave them alone.
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What
can I do to help the Fourche Creek watershed?
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When choosing a car-wash detergent,
pesticide, herbicide, or fertilizer, choose one that is
less polluting. These products now have ecological trademarks
and labels to help consumers identify them.
- Think twice before you litter. Properly dispose of organic
substances such as oil, antifreeze, kerosene, and gasoline
at designated locations and never pour them on the ground
or on vegetation.
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If your property backs up to Fourche
Creek or one of its tributaries try to avoid any unnecessary
mowing or cutting of bank side vegetation.
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Plant native trees in areas without
vegetation.
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Volunteer!! Contact Audubon
Arkansas at 501-244-2229. Ask for a Fourche Creek team
member.
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