The land and water conservation fund (lwcf) state and local assistance program provides matching grants to develop parks owned by states and local communities

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $900,000 through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism on October 1, 2025. The award funds development improvements at Trusten Holder Wildlife Management Area Wargo Landing in Kelso, Arkansas, with a project completion deadline of September 30, 2028. Under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, this matching grant supports public outdoor recreation infrastructure and facility enhancements that align with Arkansas's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan priorities.

The project will deliver park development services and infrastructure improvements at the Wargo Landing site, benefiting the general public through enhanced recreational access and amenities at the wildlife management area. The LWCF program, funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax appropriations, prioritizes projects that expand public outdoor recreation opportunities and improve access to natural resources. The awardee will work collaboratively with sub-recipients such as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and local municipalities to implement the planned development activities at this publicly owned outdoor recreation facility.

Based on its outdoor recreation priorities, the state has selected grant projects to receive lwcf funding. Lwcf grants are made pursuant to 54 U.S.C. 2003 and are funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, not tax dollars. In this project, the arkansas department of parks and tourism will make developments at trusten holder wildlife management area wargo landing. This project will benefit the general public.