"Finally we stopped by Avant Mining to learn about the rich geological history of the Natural State. Did you know there is a single vein of crystals that runs 100 mi from Little Rock to Oklahoma? The crystals from this mine are featured in the Smithsonian and around the world."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bruce Westerman:
"We visited Blakely Mountain Dam, created to provide hydroelectric power and control flooding along the Ouachita River. The Dam provides ample benefits to the region including outdoor recreation, extensive flood damage reduction, water supply, and job creation."Read on Twitter
"Next we visited the Ouachita National Forest. These forests provide natural habitats for wildlife, recreation for millions of visitors, and economic prosperity for local communities."Read on Twitter
"Next, we stopped by Weyerhaeuser Mill in Dierks to tour their state-of-the-art saw mill. Weyerhaeuser has the ability to process up to 100,000 feet of lumber per hour and they ship to 48 states. Very impressive!"Read on Twitter