Grant to Advance Smart Growth and Source Water Protection

Grant to Advance Smart Growth and Source Water Protection

Beaver Watershed Alliance Awarded $618,235 Grant to Advance Smart Growth and Source Water Protection in the Beaver Lake Watershed  October 29, 2025 —The Beaver Watershed Alliance (BWA) has been awarded a $618,235 grant to continue advancing water protection and smart...
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...
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...
A Prairie by Any Other Name

A Prairie by Any Other Name

Article submitted by Emily Finley, Urban Watershed Specialist Did you know? Arkansas once had over 2 million acres of naturally open grassland habitat in Arkansas in the early 1800s. These open habitats have been generically referred to as “prairies” in the past. Many...
Grant to Advance Smart Growth and Source Water Protection

We are Hiring! Seeking A Watershed Specialist

Click HERE to download job description Beaver Watershed Alliance Position Description Title: Watershed Specialist Part-time Hourly Position (approximately 20 hours per week) Location: Northwest Arkansas (Office location 162 Doolin Dr., Elkins, AR) Posting Date: May...