The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission inspires and educates 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 and Tourism and is primarily funded through the provisions of Amendment 75, the conservation tax. The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Foundation, a nonprofit organization dependent on charitable gifts for its funding, provides additional program support. The Commission consists of nine members, two from each congressional district and one at-large position, who are appointed by the governor to six-year terms. The commission’s operation is directed by a staff of three and implemented statewide by volunteers.

Keep Arkansas Beautiful is a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., the nation’s leading community improvement organization for more than 50 years, and administers its network program for the state’s local affiliates and participating organizations. Keep Arkansas Beautiful routinely supports and partners with other state agencies whose responsibility also involve litter prevention, recycling and waste minimization, environmental preservation and community improvement efforts.

Commissioners

The Rev. Thurston Lamb, Chairman
North Little Rock
Representing Congressional District 2

Debbie Hoofman, Vice Chairman
Enola
Representing Arkansas At Large

Laurie Black
Lake Village
Representing Congressional District 1

Georgette Garner
Eureka Springs
Representing Congressional District 3
 

John Pope
Van Buren
Representing Congressional District 3

JeNelle Lipton
Warren
Representing Congressional District 4

Dianne Hammond
El Dorado
Representing Congressional District 4

Betty Shaw
Jonesboro
Representing Congressional District 1 

Staff

Robert Phelps, Director
Elizabeth Philpott, Volunteer Services Coordinator
Brenda Halbert, Secretary

Governor's Office Liaison

Kathy Holt
Arkansas State Capitol