1	"Arkansas Department" Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Overview
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3	"1923 – Petit Jean State..." 1923 – Petit Jean State Park Created 1927 - Act 172 created the Arkansas State Parks Commission 1933 - CCC and NPS began work on first parks 1936 - 1st State Park, Petit Jean, dedicated 1937 - Ark. Publicity Advisory Commission created, and funding for employees established 1945 – Arkansas Resources and Development Commission (included the Divisions of Forestry and Parks, and Publicity 1953 – State Forestry and Parks Commission created 1955 - State Publicity and Parks Commission combined the two previous commissions to absorb the responsibilities 1969 - Name changed to State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission, which remains today 1971 - Act 38 - Gave considerable emphasis to travel & recreation Created the Ark. Dept. of Parks & Tourism (cabinet level) Expanded the department’s efforts ;Director is appointed by the Governor
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7	"Parks" Parks: 1,436 Tourism: 77 Admin. Services: 56 History Commission: 28 Great River Road: 2 Keep Ark. Beautiful: 4
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11	"To promote local park development" To promote local park development, Parks offers 50/50 Matching Grants up to $250,000 to cities & counties, $45,000 Fun Parks Grants for communities with 2,500 people or less, and Trails for Life Grants up to $35,000 for a standard health and fitness trail and up to $70,000 for a custom health and fitness trail related project (such as a connecting trail between two existing trails that provide a health and fitness component.) Wildlife Observation Trail Pilot Grant Program – to provide grants up to $100,000 per applicant to construct, enhance, extend or renovate trails and support facilities that provide enhanced opportunities for the enjoyment and observation of Arkansas’s wildlife by the general public. Cities, counties, non-profit organizations and state agencies are eligible.
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20	"Opening early Spring 2012" Opening early Spring 2012
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39	"Swimming pool replacements/additions" Swimming pool replacements/additions System-wide utility systems replacements, road and parking improvements Campground renovations/additions Lodge renovations at DeGray and OFC Cabin Renovations/additions Historic Structure renovations at Historic Washington Golf Course renovation at DeGray and Village Creek Marina Improvements Relocation of Lake Fort Smith State Park Day-use area renovations Shoreline stabilization Barrier-free & multi-use trails Visitor Information/environmental education centers Interpretive exhibits/galleries
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43	"Key marketing efforts through agencies" Key marketing efforts through agencies (Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods & Aristotle) 2011-2012 Fall/Winter: $ 3.7 million - print ads , Broadcast, CJRW online 2011-2012 Spring/Summer: $5.8 million – print ads, Broadcast, CJRW Online $1.2 million – Web sites (all) Aristotle $802,477– fulfillment $532,598- State Parks ad budget
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63	"The Arkansas History Commission (..." The Arkansas History Commission (AHC) is one of the oldest existing state agencies in The Natural State. Arkansas's official state archive was created by the General Assembly in 1905. A division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, our mission is to: keep and care for the official archives of the State of Arkansas; collect material bearing on the history of Arkansas from the earliest times; copy and edit official records and other historical material; and encourage historical work and research.
64	"Keep and care for the..." Keep and care for the State’s official archives Collect and preserve material related to the history of Arkansas Encourage research in Arkansas history Web sites: ark.ives.com & southwestarchives.com CARAT (Catalog of Arkansas Resources and Archival Treasures) – Arkansas Land Records, Confederate Pensions, Confederate Home Records, Photographs, WWI Discharge Records, etc.
65	"The 150th anniversary of the..." The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War will be observed from 2011 to 2015. As a part of the commemoration, the Arkansas History Commission now has on its website 150 Years Ago Today: Arkansas in the Civil War, which will feature one document for every day of the war years (January 1, 1861 through December 31, 1865)
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71	"Participates in public awareness events" Participates in public awareness events, educates the public of the economic & ecological impacts of litter Promotes recycling & its benefits to consumers Generates interest in beautification projects Marketing, advertising & public service announcements to promote the mission of “Inspiring & educating individuals to prevent litter, recycle & Keep Arkansas Beautiful”
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73	"FFA and Green Industries –..." FFA and Green Industries – encourage student interest in “greening”, gardening and horticulture Keep America Beautiful – encouraging People’s Gardens for public food gardens in Public places AEDQ – America Recycles Day Nov. 15 with KIDS CAN – an aluminum recycling challenge aimed at EAST Lab students across the state – collection from cans will be given to local food banks
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