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The
ORVA Legacy
The
Ouachita River Valley Association was organized in 1893 as the
"Ouachita River Improvement Association" with the
sole purpose of obtaining a year-round commercial navigation
system on the Ouachita River in Arkansas and Louisiana.
In
1950, the Association was renamed the Ouachita River Valley
Association, further expanding its objectives to include the
entire spectrum of benefits that could be derived from water
and related land resources development throughout the Ouachita
River basin.
ORVA
has been contributing to the welfare of the Ouachita River
valley for more than a century, bringing prosperity and
environmental and recreational benefits to its residents and
resources.
Today,
ORVA serves the basin in the following capacities:
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Maintains
collaborative relationships with elected officials.
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Supports
economic development and environmental sustainability.
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Pursues
the operation, maintenance and completion of the
Ouachita-Black Navigation Project which includes providing
recreational opportunities, safeguarding water supply,
supporting flood damage reduction projects, and enhancing
fish and wildlife resources.
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Coordinates
with Members of Congress, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers,
U. S. Coast Guard, and other Federal, state, and local
entities to ensure safe, dependable navigation and
recreation.
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Keeps
members informed of current legislation and other issues
affecting the Ouachita River Valley.
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Enhances
public awareness through newsletters, public events, and
other venues.
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Conducts
quarterly meetings and an annual convention in cities
along the Ouachita-Black Rivers.
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