Secretary Salazar Cites Progress of Recovery Act in Arkansas and Nationwide

During a press conference at Little Rock Central High School, a National Historic Site, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar reported that “at the 200-day mark for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the stimulus program is creating jobs and providing lasting value to our economy and our environment in every state of the nation including Arkansas.” The Secretary visited both Hot Springs National Park and Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. The state will receive $9.9 million for approved NPS, FWS and USGA ARRA projects.

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    Secretary Salazar samples water from one of the ‘jug fountains' found around the park while Park Superintendent Jose Fernandez turns the tap. photo credit: Tami A. Heilemann-DOI

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    Secretary Salazar visited the historic Buckstaff baths, a park service concessionaire where visitors can get a traditional mineral bath. photo credit: Tami A. Heilemann-DOI

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    Secretary Salazar and the staff of Hot Springs National Park, where $132,000 in recovery act funds will rehabilitate 20 miles of trails. photo credit: Tami A. Heilemann-DOI

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    Secretary Salazar on the grounds of Little Rock Central High School with Minnijean Brown-Trickey, who was one of nine students that desegregated the school in 1957 and became known as the Little Rock Nine. They are accompanied by Site Superintendent Robin White. photo credit: Tami A. Heilemann-DOI

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    Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is still an active school. Secretary Salazar, accompanied by Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor, center with blue necktie, visited with some students and faculty. photo credit: Tami A. Heilemann-DOI

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    Secretary Salazar celebrates the past and future of Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site with Minnijean Brown-Trickey, one of the Little Rock Nine, and her daughter Park Ranger Spirit Trickey. photo credit: Tami A. Heilemann-DOI

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    Secretary Salazar with the staff and visitors of Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. In the background is a historic gas station that once served as the site's visitor center. photo credit: Tami A. Heilemann-DOI

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