Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-305-102. Legislative findings and intent

(1) Unpaved roads in the state are the transportation backbone for rural communities and for many economic sectors in Arkansas, including timber, agriculture, ranching, and energy;

(2) Unpaved roads provide access to the public to hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, and other recreational and tourist activities;

(3) Public access is vital to the economy, tourism, and public enjoyment of natural resources in the state; and

(4) The erosion of unpaved roads can have negative effects on the state's economy, tourism, and natural resources.

(1) Combine the resources of public and private organizations;

(2) Provide incentives for the maintenance of select low-volume, unpaved public roads maintained by counties in Arkansas for the purpose of maintaining and improving the health of the state's economy and natural resources;

(3) Use a public-private partnership arrangement to assist counties in funding unpaved road projects; and

(4) Provide funding for demonstration, training, promotion, and use of best management practices in construction and maintenance of rural unpaved roads adjacent to or near lakes, rivers, or streams.