Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission

Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission

The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission works to inspire and educate individuals to prevent litter, recycle and keep Arkansas beautiful.

Created by Act 1278 of 1997, the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission operates as a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism and is one of four state agencies that share proceeds from the Amendment 75 1/8-cent Conservation Tax. Our 1 percent of the 1/8-cent tax provides an annual budget of about $700,000. The commission consists of nine governor’s appointees; the executive director and a two-person staff manage our operations. The commission’s operation is directed by a staff of three and implemented statewide by volunteers.

Commissioners

Mark Simpson, Chairman
479-414-7620
Commissioner-At-Large

Jeremy Sparks, Vice-Chairman
970-682-8088 Representing Congressional District 2

Laurie Blackwell Black
870-265-6416
Representing Congressional District 1

Brenda Fendley
870-448-3824
Representing Congressional District 1

Dr. Clara Carroll
501-827-2588
Representing Congressional District 2

Vacant Position
Representing Congressional District 2

Paula Linder
479-650-0119
Representing Congressional District 3

Dr. Bethany Swindell
479-264-5062
Representing Congressional District 3

Carol Lloyd
479-849-6425
Representing Congressional District 4