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SUMMARY:2024 Arkansas Agriculture\, Forests\, and Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:ater conferences are everywhere! And\, we are rebranding our conference name to capture our audience’s broader interest.  Let’s face it\, we are all about “water resources” but there is more to it. \nThis year\, our conference has a new name — “Arkansas Agriculture\, Forests\, and Water Conference.”  The conference has expanded in recent years beyond its traditional research focus.  And\, our organizing committee has grown too.  We represent: \n-AR Dept of Agriculture\, Forestry\, and Natural Resources Divisions \n-The AR Drinking Water and Forests Collaborative \n-Beaver Watershed Alliance \n-Illinois River Watershed Partnership \n-Arkansas Water Resources Center \nOur group works together to design the conference program and agenda.On July 16-18th\, 2024\, our two-and-a-half-day event will have a broader focus to cover Arkansas’s agriculture\, forests\, and water resources. This expanded conference covers multiple topics of interest to stakeholders state-wide and highlights presentations covering NWA\, Central AR\, and the Delta area.  Conference session themes include: \n– Water myths and disinformation– Science behind the water stories– State\, program\, and watershed updates– Source water protection– Know the flow and educational opportunities– Conservation efforts\, floodplains and forests– Groundwater (USGS special session)– Stakeholder perceptions of groundwater risks and their value. \nThe early registration price of $100 goes up to $200 on July 1. Discounted registration of $50 is available to students\, county extension agents\, and landowners. Thank you to the UA Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extensive Service for sponsoring the discount for county agents. Thanks also to the Arkansas Farm Bureau and Arkansas Discovery Farms for sponsoring the landowner discount. \nHotel accommodations are available through Staybridge Inn & Suites\, located at 1577 W. 15th St.\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701. You can also call to book directly\, dial 479-695-2400\, enter Option 2\, and you will be directed to the reservation center. Mention AR Water Conference to get the discounted rate. \nDiscounted rates are available through June 28\, 2024. Book now and save! \nBook Hotel Online \n AGENDA \nView Full Agenda \nDay 1: Tuesday\, July 16Sessions:9:30 am – 11:30 am: Water\, A Wicked Problem11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Poster SessionsSessions:1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Science and Monitoring Behind the Water Stories3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Modeling and Designs Behind the Water Stories6 pm: Social and Pizza at Marley’s Pizza\, Fayetteville \nDay 2: Wednesday\, July 17Sessions:8:30 am – 10:00 am: Groundwater Modeling and Hydrogeology10:30 am – 11:30 am: Stakeholder Perceptions of Groundwater Value\, Risks\, and Contests11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Poster Sessions \n  \nSessions:1:00 pm – 2:20 pm: Engaging Communities in Stormwater Education and Outreach2:50 pm – 5:00 pm: Conservation Efforts\, Floodplains\, and Forests \n7 pm – 9 pm: Floodplain Tour and Social at River Commons and Institute\, Fayetteville \nDay 3: Thursday\, July 18Sessions:8:30 am – 10 am: State and NPS Management Planning Updates\, ANRD10:30 am – 11:45 am: Source Water Protection – Lessons Learned12 noon: Conference Adjourns \n___________________________ \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Online registration is closed. Registration table will be open the morning of the conference at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences. We can only accept check payments for morning of registrations.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/2024-arkansas-water-conference/
LOCATION:Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences\, 1371 W Altheimer Drive\, Fayetteville\, Arkansas\, 72704
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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