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How Arkansas Tech is Strengthening Arkansas Communities Through Emergency Preparedness Education
Arkansas Tech University is enhancing community emergency preparedness through innovative educational programs. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Youth Preparedness Camp empower students to learn essential skills like disaster response and safety. Participants become active problem-solvers, spreading knowledge and resilience beyond the classroom into their communities.
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How Tourism Powers Arkansas: Fueling the Economy and Sustaining the Natural State’s Beauty
Arkansas’s natural beauty, with over 50 state parks, is vital for tourism and outdoor recreation, significantly boosting the economy with $7.3 billion contribution to GDP and 68,000 jobs in 2023. Diverse regional activities enhance economic opportunities and conservation efforts, creating a sustainable cycle that supports businesses and environmental stewardship throughout the state.
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From Service to Sustainability: The Impact of the Ozark Conservation Corps
From Service to Sustainability: The Impact of the Ozark Conservation Corps Each April, Earth Day and National Volunteer Week remind us of two incredibly powerful ideas: protecting our planet and environment and showing up for our communities. However, beyond awareness campaigns or one-day events, there are organizations across Arkansas that are helping to turn these…
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Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Arkansas: Ways to Get Involved Across the Natural State
Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Arkansas: Ways to Get Involved Across the Natural State Every year on April 22, individuals around the world come together to celebrate and support environmental protection efforts, including those right here at home in the Natural State. This day is a reminder that protecting our planet relies on our actions.…