2025 Secchi Day on Beaver Lake – Water Quality Results

2025 Secchi Day on Beaver Lake – Water Quality Results

Secchi Day sampling is led by Beaver Water District. Secchi Day is an annual event that takes place on Beaver Lake in August with the goal of collecting important water quality data such as turbidity, chlorophyll-a, total phosphorous, and total nitrogen. On Secchi...
2025 Watershed Champions Recognized

2025 Watershed Champions Recognized

The Beaver Watershed Alliance (Alliance) recently hosted its annual Friendraiser celebration on September 25 at Bunch Park in Elkins, AR, along the White River. This annual celebration brings together community members, supporters, and organizations dedicated to...
What happens to a river when a dam comes down?

What happens to a river when a dam comes down?

What happens to a river when a dam comes down? Scientists are only beginning to understand the ripple effects. Low-head dams like the Huntsville Dam on War Eagle Creek have shaped fish communities and habitats for decades, but their true impacts are still being...
Aquatic Vegetation Control – Tips and Resources

Aquatic Vegetation Control – Tips and Resources

What to Watch Out for in June/early Summer: Aquatic weeds are reaching mature stages and some species will become more resistant to herbicides as the summer develops. DIY plant ID resources can be found at Texas A&M’s Aquaplant “Identify a Plant” directory...