Arkansas Waterways Commission

The Arkansas Waterways Commission is Arkansas’s leading state agency dedicated to the development, promotion, and protection of waterborne transportation across the state’s five navigable rivers – the Arkansas, Mississippi, Ouachita, Red, and White. We champion economic growth for port communities and facilitate vital freight movement, supporting businesses and communities reliant on river transport. Our work focuses on maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure of these crucial waterways, ensuring safe and efficient navigation for commercial vessels. We are a key partner in supporting Arkansas’s robust logistics sector and promoting sustainable river-based commerce. We work closely with local stakeholders, federal agencies, and private industry to achieve our mission. If you’re involved in freight logistics, port operations, or river-based commerce in Arkansas, the Arkansas Waterways Commission is your trusted resource.