Lincoln Lake

The city of Lincoln’s Lincoln Lake recently received permanent protection. Thanks to a collaborative effort between Lincoln’s City Council and the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, the almost 382-acre park will be preserved for outdoor recreation and ecological purposes. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis contacted the Land Trust’s executive director, Grady Spann, to learn more about what went into protecting the park.

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On today's show, a conservation/ recreation easement is proposed for Lincoln Lake. Also, live music events, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report and a new episode of "Sound Perimeter." Plus, former Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces his White House bid, the Dogwood Festival returns and more.

The proposed conservation/recreation easement will protect the 400-acre Lincoln Lake watershed, a popular fishing, paddling, hiking, cycling and rock climbing park located several miles north of Lincoln, Arkansas. Drafted by Northwest Arkansas Land Trust in collaboration with city officials, the legal agreement is expected to take effect this summer.