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The source of the White River is Beaver Lake in the Boston Mountains of northwest Arkansas, the upper portions of the river are fast, cold, and clear and are internationally known for producing world-record trout. The river flows northwards from its source in northwest Arkansas, loops up through southwest Missouri near Branson and then travels back into Arkansas and on generally southeast to its mouth at the Mississippi River. Once the river enters the Mississippi River Delta region near Batesville, Arkansas the river becomes navigable to shallow-draft vessels and its speed decreases considerably.
A controversial plan to deepen the navigation channel of the river is under consideration though it is opposed by many Arkansans. The lower portion of the river contains a multitude of wildlife species including bear, turkey, alligator, songbirds, and over 160 species of fish. More mallard ducks winter on the lower White than any other place in the world. Many residents of Arkansas believe that deepening the navigation channel will adversely affect the wildlife which is a major source of tourism in the area.
Bull Shoals Lake and Table Rock Lake are man-made reservoirs created by the Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s that lie on the White River. A total of 8 dams impound the upper White River, six in Arkansas and two in Missouri. The White River National Wildlife RefugeThe White River National Wildlife Refuge is a 160,000 acre (647 kmē) wildlife refuge located in Desha, Monroe, Phillips, and Arkansas counties in the state of Arkansas. The refuge is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. White River Nati lies along the lower part of the river.The major tributaries of the White River are the Black RiverThere are many different rivers around the world that go by the name Black River . They include: The Black River, a tributary of Vietnam's Red River In the United States, there are: the lower reaches of the Ouachita River in Arkansas. the Black River, one and the Little Red RiverThe Little Red River is a river in north-central Arkansas. The upper portions of the Little Red River are known as the South Fork and the Middle Fork. The South Fork begins in the Ozark National Forest near Scotland in Van Buren County and flows into Gree. Some cities that lie on the White River are Batesville, Arkansas and Newport, ArkansasNewport is a city located in Jackson County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,811. The city is the county seat of Jackson County 6. Geography Newport is located at 35°36'43" North, 91°15'44" West (35. 611820, -91..