Beaver Watershed Alliance

Invasive Plant Removal - Lake Atalanta
2023-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Atalanta, Clark Pavilion, 800 E Walnut Street, Rogers, Arkansas, 72756
Details: The Alliance is partnering with the City of Rogers Park Department to remove invasive privet from along the hard-surface trails of Lake Atalanta, from Clark Pavilion towards The Railyard Bike Park. Volunteers will be taught how to identify this highly invasive understory shrub and methods to remove it, as well as tips on how to replace it with native species.
What is provided: Gloves, tools, water, snacks, and hands-on identification and removal tips for common urban invasive plant species in Northwest Arkansas.
What to bring/wear: We’ll be cutting and hauling brush, so dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Long-sleeve shirts and pants are recommended.
Directions: Sign-in will be at Clark Pavilion, on the south side of Walnut St. and across from the main park area. Parking here is limited, but more parking is available in the main park area across the road. If coming from Rogers, take Bus 71 (W. Walnut St.). Follow east into downtown Rogers. Continue following Walnut St. through Rogers. Clark Pavilion will be at the base of the hill on the right. If coming from I-49, take exit 85 and turn east onto W. Walnut St. Continue as above, through Rogers, to Clark Pavilion.
For more info and to RSVP, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007 (call or text).

Invasive Plant Removal - Mt. Sequoyah
2023-03-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Mount Sequoyah Woods, 1680 E Paddock Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72701
Where: Mount Sequoyah Woods hard surface trail to the pavilion.
Details: The Alliance is partnering with the City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Department to remove invasive bush honeysuckle from the trails of Mount Sequoyah Woods. Volunteers will be taught how to identify this highly invasive understory shrub and methods to remove it, as well as tips on how to replace it with native species.
What is provided: Gloves, tools, water, snacks, and hands-on identification and removal tips for common urban invasive plant species in Northwest Arkansas.
What to bring/wear: We’ll be cutting and hauling brush, so dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Long-sleeve shirts and pants are recommended.
Directions: Sign-in will be at the hard-surface trailhead at the corner of S Happy Hollow Road and E Paddock Rd. If coming from west Fayetteville, take MLK/Huntsville Ave east and turn north onto S Happy Hollow Rd. Follow to the trailhead just before The Cliffs apartments. If coming from east Fayetteville, take S Crossover Rd south and turn west onto Cliffs Blvd. Follow the road and turn south at the T, where the trailhead should be immediately on your right.
To RSVP, please email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or text/call 479-750-8007

Invasive Plant Removal - Kessler Mountain Regional Park
2023-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Kessler Mountain Regional Park, 2600 W Judge Cummings Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Invasive Plant Removal at Kessler Mountain Regional Park
Where: Kessler Mountain Regional Park, “Saddle Up” trail, across from the large soccer field and parking lot.
Details: The Alliance is partnering with the City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Department to remove invasive bush honeysuckle from Kessler Mountain Regional Park’s Saddle Up trail. Volunteers will be taught how to identify this highly invasive understory shrub and methods to remove it, as well as tips on replacing it with native species.
What is provided: Gloves, tools, water, snacks, and hands-on identification and removal tips for common urban invasive plant species in Northwest Arkansas.
What to bring/wear: We’ll be cutting and hauling brush, so dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Long-sleeve shirts and pants are recommended.
Directions: Sign-in will be at the Saddle Up trailhead across the parking lot by the soccer fields. If coming from Fayetteville, take Razorback Road south until Razorback turns into Cato Springs Rd., follow Cato Springs Rd. and turn right onto Judge Cummings Rd (WC-200), follow into Kessler Mountain Regional Park and park in either the first or second parking lot. Sign-in will be across from second parking lot across from the large soccer fields. If coming from I-49, take exit 60 and turn south onto Cato Springs Rd. Continue as above from Cato Springs Rd. into Kessler Mountain Regional Park.
For more info and to RSVP to volunteer, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007 (text or call).

2022-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | New Province Brewing Co., 1310
The Beaver Lake S’more Stout is a combined effort between Ozark Zymurgists and New Province Brewing Company benefiting the Beaver Watershed Alliance. The release party will celebrate the clean drinking water initiative of the Alliance. Proceeds from every pour of the S’more Stout will be donated to help the Alliance keep our drinking water clean.
Huge thanks to the Ozark Zymurgists and New Province Brewing Company for hosting this great event. Clean water = great beer!
Come party with us and discover just what the Alliance does to ensure we have the cleanest drinking water possible!

Farm & Field Workshop
2022-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Goshen Community Center, 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR, 72735, United States
Farm & Field Workshop: Productive Land Management, Soil Health, & Drought Assistance
Productive farms and fields rely on soil and water health and can generate increased incomes through cost savings and cost-share programs. Attend this workshop to learn more.
Participants will learn about and have the opportunity to sign up for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) program – a dedicated funding program for producers and forested landowners in Washington and Madison County. Participants will also learn about drought assistance funding from Farm Service Agent, Ted Collins, and how to measure pasture forage with UAEX agent Ronnie Horn. NRCS Grazing Land Specialist, Jeremy Huff, will demonstrate the importance of soil health and pasture management with the rainfall simulator. This is a FREE program, and lunch will be provided.
Free grilled lunch! RSVP required. Please email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or text/call 479-750-8007
When: Wednesday, November 16th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Goshen Community Center, 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR
Who: Ag producers, forested landowners, small farmers, large-scale farming operations, land managers, and any interested public are encouraged to attend.
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Lake Sequoyah Fall Cleanup (Pick Up Where You Play Event)
2022-10-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Lake Sequoyah Park, 6608 E Lake Sequoyah Drive, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is joining the City of Fayetteville to assist with a cleanup of Lake Sequoyah! Please visit the City Calendar for more information.

Join us for a community cleanup at Lake Sequoyah, where volunteers will tackle litter along the shoreline, roads and trails throughout the park! In addition to help on land, we are also seeking paddlers with boats so that we may expand our reach into the many areas on the water where floating debris collects, but is not reachable from the shore.
Supplies, Snacks and Giveaways: The cleanup starts with bagels and coffee, then volunteers will be given supplies and assigned a cleanup spot. T-shirts will be provided at the end of the event.
What to Wear and Bring: Please wear sturdy shoes or rain/muck boots, and remember to bring a refillable water bottle.
Thank you collaborators and sponsors! Beaver Watershed Alliance, University of Arkansas Extension Services, Boston Mountain Solid Waste, Keep Arkansas Beautiful, Beaver Water District, Arkansas Canoe Club, Benton County Environmental Division and Gracie’s Canoe and Camp.
This event is part of Pick Up Where You Play, a series of cleanups happening in Washington and Benton Counties this fall. All participants 18 and older will be entered to win a grand prize of a 2-night cabin stay and float trip for 4 people at Gracie’s Canoe and Camp in Pineville, Mo. on the Elk River!

Date: October 15, 2022

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Time Details: This is a drop-in event. Volunteers are welcome to drop in to pick up supplies any time between 9:30 and 11:00.

Location: View Facility

Lake Sequoyah Park

Address:6608 E Lake Sequoyah Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Contact: 479-444-3467

West Fork White River Cleanup (Pick Up Where You Play Event)
2022-10-08 09:00 - 12:00
Where: Check-in at Walker Park in Fayetteville (Main pavilion off of S. College Ave.). Multiple cleanup locations will range from trail, land, and in-stream across south Fayetteville.
Details: The Beaver Watershed Alliance will host the West Fork – White River Cleanup on Saturday, October 8th, in partnership with multiple community partners. Volunteers will help remove litter and bulky waste in the West Fork watershed, a sub-watershed of Beaver Lake (the source of NWA’s drinking water!). Donuts and coffee will be provided at check-in courtesy of Beaver Water District. Volunteers will sign in and gather cleanup supplies at Walker Park at 9 am and follow a site leader to a designated cleanup site. Return to Walker Park for litter and recycling drop-off and participate in a fun raffle! Those wishing to participate in the float must provide their own canoe or kayak and RSVP in advance.
What is provided: Gloves, tools, water, snacks, and cleanup supplies will be provided at check-in. Donuts and coffee will be provided at check-in courtesy of Beaver Water District.
What to bring/wear: Dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and protective clothing; hip-waders and muck boots are encouraged for those wanting to participate in in-stream cleanup areas. We encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle.
For more info and to RSVP, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007 (text or call).
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Notice will be given to please contact the Alliance to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Private Lands Partners Day
2022-10-04 - 2022-10-06 | Graduate Fayetteville, 70 N. East Ave., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Join Us for Private Lands Partners Day 2022
The Illinois River watershed has over 1,000 miles of streams and covers over 1 million acres in the Ozark Highlands region of western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Karst features, such as sinkholes, spring-fed streams, and caves, are common across the region. The historical ecology included hardwood and pine forests, savannas, and tall grass prairies.
Today, most of the land use consists of agriculture and expanding urban/ residential areas. Poultry and cattle are the primary agricultural land uses; pastureland and hay fields being common. This region, like many across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and the region depend on partnerships that improve water quality, wildlife habitat, and the productivity of private lands.
Fayetteville, the site of the Private Lands Partners Day 2022, lies in the heart of a region with double-digit annual population growth, one of the fastest in the Southeastern United States, as well as extensive public and private lands used for hunting, fishing, recreation, and agriculture. This tremendous urban growth puts enormous pressure on natural resources, water quality, agriculture, and the rural character and way of life of this region. Partners here have worked together with landowners for many years to identify, protect, and improve lands of high value from an ecological, agricultural, and historical perspective. The 2022 Private Lands Partners Day (PLPD) is a two-day event, which will bring together private landowner leaders and partners from around Arkansas and across the country to share their personal experiences with cooperative efforts to conserve rural working landscapes along with habitat for fish and wildlife.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
Events will begin with a Partnerscapes board meeting all day and a reception for all attendees in the evening.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
Field Trip Day

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
Thursday will be meetings at the hotel followed by a closing dinner and auction.

Click HERE to register and for more information

About the host: Partnerscapes was established in 2008 and incorporated as Partners for Conservation in 2010, Partnerscapes embodies a grassroots movement of private landowners working with agencies, non-profit organizations, and policymakers to collaborate on conservation projects to sustain our working landscapes for present and future generations. Partnerscapes represents the voices of 21st century conservation and the collective effort to support working landscapes through voluntary, incentive-based public and private programs. Partnerscapes is a highly functional, well-respected national organization operating with a small core staff, active Board of Directors, partner organizations and agencies. Partnerscapes has a growing presence across the 50 states. Partnerscapes’ program work and growth reflect highly held values and an exceptional reputation.
The Five Pillars of Partnerscapes

Landowner-led
Collaboration gets work done
Local lessons have national impact
Support voluntary incentive-based programs
Sustainability is a balance between ecology and economy

Friendraiser
2022-09-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Bunch Park, 162 Church Ave, Elkins, AR, 72727, United States
The Alliance is inviting landowners and partners to please join us on Thursday, September 22nd, for the annual Alliance Friendraiser! This year’s event will be a PARTY IN THE PARK at Bunch Park, across the street from the Elkins Community Center and Alliance offices. We’ll have a live band (Jumpsuit Jamey and the Can’t-Wait to Play Boys!), a BBQ dinner, a silent auction, landowner and partner awards, and family fun in the park along the beautiful White River. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy music on the lawn. (this event is family-friendly).
Each year, the Alliance hosts an annual Friendraiser to celebrate another year of successful watershed protection. It is the relationships and partnerships among agencies, organizations, landowners, and other perspectives that help put funding on the ground to restore, protect and enhance the Beaver Lake watershed. We want to celebrate YOU and your efforts that make NWA a great place to live, farm, work, and play. Beaver Lake supplies drinking water to 1 in 6 Arkansans, provides industries with the water needed to produce products and services and contributes over $101 million in visitor spending to the regional economy of Northwest Arkansas. Managing the watershed area, or lands that drain into Beaver Lake, including portions of Benton, Carroll, Washington, and Madison counties, takes a lot of collaboration and resources. The Friendraiser is a celebration of these efforts, bringing together landowners and stakeholders that work together to keep local lands and waterways healthy and resilient

Tickets to this fun-filled event will be $10 per individual or $20 per family (A family ticket covers a household).
Online ticket sales have closed. Limited tickets will be available to purchase day-of, but please RSVP by emailing info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or by texting/calling 479-750-8007
If you would prefer to pay for your ticket via check, please email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org to RSVP and mail a check to:
Beaver Watershed Alliance c/o Friendraiser, PO Box 762, Elkins, AR 72727

GGG Pasture Walk in Washington Co, AR
2022-09-10 10:00 - 14:00
The Beaver Watershed Alliance has partnered with the Grassroots Grazing Group (GGG) for a Pasture Walk in Washington Co, AR, on Saturday, September 10th from 10 am – 2 pm. “Beyond Organics Farm” is located at 1120 McKnight, West Fork, AR 72774
Agenda:
10:00 am – Welcome to my farm: James Maginot
10:30 am – Tour beef cattle-controlled grazing operation
Noon – Lunch provided by the Beaver Watershed Alliance
1:00 pm – Tour home farm
2:00 pm – Future plans for Grassroots Grazing Group
Please bring lawn chairs.
Call or text Claire Whiteside (479-789-0690) to RVP or request accommodations by 8/31
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Sponsors: Grassroots Grazing Group, Beaver Watershed Alliance, Arkansas Grazing Lands Coalition, USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Alliance Quarterly Speaker Series - Septic Program Efforts in NWA
2022-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM
Speaker: Shelly Smith, H2Ozarks Program Manager
Please join us for a free online workshop hosted by the Alliance on Zoom to learn about septic program efforts in Northwest Arkansas. Septic systems treat residential wastewater and are most common in rural areas where access to centralized sewer systems is limited. While septic systems are generally minimally disruptive to the environment, systems that are inadequate or improperly maintained can become ineffective and lead to failures that pose risks to both public and environmental health.
H2Ozarks Septic Remediation Program aims to repair or replace failing septic systems and prevent potential pollutants from entering the groundwater and nearby surface waters. With funding from the Arkansas Natural Resource Division, H2Ozarks is able to help homeowners residing in the Beaver Reservoir Watershed with the cost of septic system replacement with a combination of grant and zero-interest loan funds. Important waterbodies in the Beaver Reservoir include Beaver Lake, the White River, and the Kings River, and the watershed covers parts of Benton, Washington, Madison, Carroll, Boone, Franklin, and Newton Counties. Additionally, a Septic Remediation Program will be available in the Buffalo River Watershed beginning September 1.
In this presentation, we will discuss septic failures – what they can look like, and ways we can correct them. We will discuss types of failures we have seen with projects and how our financial assistance program works. We will also cover the importance of proper septic maintenance and will have time for Q&A. Landowners and/or septic owners are encouraged to attend!
CLICK HERE to register
This event is sponsored by H2Ozarks and Beaver Water District.
For questions, please email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or call 479-750-8007.

Lake Wilson Cleanup & Native Plant Walk
2022-07-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Lake Wilson, 4668 S Lake Wilson Road, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
July 2022 has been proclaimed by Governor Asa Hutchinson as Lakes Appreciation Month in Arkansas. With over a half-million acres of reservoirs in Arkansas, summer is a great time to encourage all Arkansans to appreciate the lakes of our Natural State by participating in recreation and stewardship activities. All life needs water, let’s not take it for granted!

Join the Alliance for a fun evening at Lake Wilson to celebrate this hidden gem of a lake! In partnership with Pack Rat Outdoor Center and the City of Fayetteville, we will be hosting an on-the-water cleanup (bring your own boat, canoe, or kayak) to remove litter and fishing line, as well as a native plant walk around the shores of the lake. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and bug spray.
RSVP: RSVPs are appreciated! Please text 479-750-8007 or email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org with your name and number of attendees to RSVP for this event.
Directions: The park is located at 4668 S Lake Wilson Road. From Fayetteville, take Morningside Drive south of 15th Street for approximately two miles. Morningside Drive becomes City Lake Road; turn left on Wilson Hollow Road. Follow the gravel road over the White River, then turn left on Lake Wilson Road.

Arkansas Water Resources & Watersheds Conference
2022-07-13 - 2022-07-14 | Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, 1371 W Altheimer Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72704
Registration Open!
The Arkansas Water Resource Center (AWRC), Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Collaborative (AFDWC), the Arkansas Department of Agriculture – Forest Division, and the Beaver Watershed Alliance (BWA), are collaborating on a watershed resource conference to be held July 13-14, 2022.The conference will be held in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the Waldrip Hall in the state-of-the-art Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, an iconic research and education facility. This collaborative effort is bringing top-notch speakers and presentations on HABs, Recreation, Source Water Protection, and Landowner Engagement including:

– Presentations on Latest Funded Research Projects: Harmful Algal Blooms
– Discussion Panel with Water Utilities: Monitoring and Managing for Source Water Protection in Arkansas
– Conservation that Pays: Incentivized Conservation
– Source Water Protection Projects in Arkansas: Arkansas CommuniTree Project & Greers Ferry Lake
– Beaver Lake Watershed – Source Water Protection and Developing Watershed Metrics
– Prescribed Fire and Water Quality
– Low Impact Development
– Agricultural Initiatives
– Small-scale and Large-scale Stream Restoration /Low Water Crossings/Dam Removals
– On-site Tours of Local Conservation Projects

Network and engage with water resource professionals on how to sustain, improve, and protect our state’s most precious resources – forests and water.
Registration

NWA Stormwater Discussion 2022 with Field Tour
2022-06-21 09:00 - 15:30 | Illinois River Watershed Partnership, 221 South Main Street, Cave Springs, AR, 72718, United States
Join the Beaver Watershed Alliance and Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) for a regional stormwater discussion!
Advance your expertise and contribute to the NWA Stormwater Discussion with professionals from planning, development, engineering, and our locally elected officials.
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The goal of this learning opportunity is to advance the conversation on policy and planning by gaining multiple perspectives on ways we can integrate sustainable stormwater practices and supporting policies. Secondarily, we hope to arm our cities, counties, and developers with tools and ideas on how we can work together to tackle stormwater management challenges across the region– challenges that will grow as the population and need for developed spaces expands and creates a greater risk for incidents of flooding and erosion. We will also discuss financing ideas as well as opportunities available to help fund low-impact development or green infrastructure projects.
The event will include speakers from the City of Hot Springs on their 15 years of implementation of their stormwater utility, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) on smart development opportunities, and more. The workshop will build off of ideas at the NWA LID Conference and work that our partners at the Beaver Watershed Alliance (BWA) are doing. We will get outdoors to take a closer look at stormwater management solutions being implemented by developers and the City of Rogers. We want to foster plenty of open discussion across these professional disciplines to surface further discussion and understand the real barriers to implementation of both policy and practice.
Developers, real estate professionals, city and county elected officials, those in planning, engineering, and related disciplines are invited to attend, others are welcome also. Please note: We will cap the discussion at 75 participants and will prioritize seats for those in the professional fields mentioned above.
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Lake Atalanta Invasive Plant Removal Event
2022-05-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Lake Atalanta, Clark Pavilion, 800 E Walnut Street, Rogers, Arkansas, 72756
Details: The Alliance is partnering with the City of Rogers Park Department to remove invasive privet from along the hard-surface trails of Lake Atalanta, from Clark Pavilion towards The Railyard Bike Park. Volunteers will be taught how to identify this highly invasive understory shrub and methods to remove it, as well as tips on how to replace it with native species.
What is provided: Gloves, tools, water, snacks, and hands-on identification and removal tips for common urban invasive plant species in Northwest Arkansas.
What to bring/wear: We’ll be cutting and hauling brush, so dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Long-sleeve shirts and pants are recommended.
Directions: Sign-in will be at Clark Pavilion, on the south side of Walnut St. and across from the main park area. Parking here is limited, but more parking is available in the main park area across the road. If coming from Rogers, take Bus 71 (W. Walnut St.). Follow east into downtown Rogers. Continue following Walnut St. through Rogers. Clark Pavilion will be at the base of the hill on the right. If coming from I-49, take exit 85 and turn east onto W. Walnut St. Continue as above, through Rogers, to Clark Pavilion.
For more info and to volunteer, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007.

17th Annual West Fork of the White River Cleanup
2022-05-21 09:00 - 12:00
Help clean up streamside areas to protect our local waterways!
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Where: Check in at either Walker Park in Fayetteville, or Riverside Park in West Fork Arkansas. There will be multiple cleanup locations ranging from trail, land, in-stream, and floating (must provide your own boat and shuttle). Return to Riverside Park by Noon for free food, music, and raffle prizes!
Details: The Beaver Watershed Alliance will host the West Fork – White River Cleanup on Saturday, May 21 in partnership with multiple community partners. Volunteers will help remove litter and bulky waste in the West Fork watershed, sub-watershed of Beaver Lake. Check-in will begin at 9 am to receive cleanup supplies and a cleanup site. Return to Riverside park by noon for music, food (vegetarian options will be available), and raffle prizes!
What is provided: Gloves, tools, water, snacks, and cleanup supplies will be provided at check-in. Free lunch and raffle prizes will also be provided.
What to bring/wear: Dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and protective clothing; hip-waders and muck boots are encouraged for those wanting to participate in in-stream cleanup areas. We encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle. Those wishing to participate in the cleanup float site must provide their own canoe or kayak and shuttle.
For more info and to volunteer, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007 (text or call).
RSVP is required for the float cleanup to receive location. For general cleanup areas, RSVP is appreciated but not required.
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Notice will be given to please contact the Alliance to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Thank you, partners and sponsors! City of Fayetteville, Beaver Water District, University of Arkansas Extension Services, H2Ozarks, Watershed Conservation Resource Center, Boston Moutain Solid Waste, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, Keep Arkansas Beautiful, Pack Rat Outdoor Center, Coca-Cola, Tyson, Uncle Sam’s Outfitters, Southtown Sporting Goods, Livsn

Speaker Series: Unpaved Roads- Efforts in Arkansas
2022-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM
Join the Alliance for our Quarterly Speaker Series! Kevin McGaughey with Arkansas Natural Resources Division (ANRD), and Clay Word with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will be presenting on “Unpaved Roads – Efforts in Arkansas”
85% of Arkansas roads are unpaved and can contribute significant amounts of sediment- the #1 pollutant in the Beaver Lake Watershed, into our waterways. Learn from an Arkansas Natural Resources Division specialist about how the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Grant Program (AURP) functions, helps counties in practical ways economically and can help improve water quality.
A specialist from TNC will also present on the importance of stream barrier remediation in the Interior Highlands. TNC will discuss the benefits to water quality, conservation, and infrastructure that barrier remediation can provide using three different projects of varying size and scope as examples. Project management considerations and lessons learned from each project will also be presented.
Registration is required. This speaker series will be free and held on Zoom. A live Q & A will follow the presentation. The presentation will be recorded and uploaded on Alliance YouTube.
Click here to register. For any questions, please email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org
Click here to download the flyer.
This Speaker Series is sponsored by Beaver Water District.

Profitable Production on Pastures Workshop
2022-04-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Clifty Community Center/ Volunteer Fire Department, 182 Madison 8248, Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740
Profitable Production on Pastures: Grazing for Soil & Water
Details: Join the Alliance for an Agriculture Workshop! Participants will learn about topics including:

Program funding for Soil and Water Health Practices
Feral swine damage management
Reducing winter feed costs
Utilizing riparian areas for grazing
Grazing management practices to increase grazing days

This will be a family-friendly event and will feature a pasture walk on a nearby Champion Farmer property. Please RSVP to receive a free lunch provided by the Alliance.
Participants will hear from experts including:

Dr. Dirk Phillip, University of AR – Department of Animal Science
Linda Coffey, Livestock Specialist, National Center for Appropriate Technologies
Jon House, Wildlife Biologist USDA/ APHIS/ Wildlife Services
Jerry Genz, Beaver Watershed Alliance
Doug Myers, Beaver Lake Champion Farmer

What is provided: Free lunch will be provided for workshop attendees. This event is FREE, but RSVP is required.
For more info and to RSVP, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007 (text or call).
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Earth Day Town Branch Cleanup & Celebration
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Marion Orton Recycling Center, 735 W. North Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Join us at the Marion Orton Recycling Center for the Mayor’s Earth Day Proclamation, followed by a family-friendly city-wide cleanup of Fayetteville parks, lakes, streams, trails, and streets! We’ll kick things off with snacks and coffee, then volunteers will be given supplies and a cleanup destination; t-shirts and Recycle Something gear will be given out at the end of the event. This cleanup is rain or shine but may be delayed in the case of a downpour or thunder and lightning. Parking for the kickoff event is available across North street at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, but in the spirit of Earth Day we encourage you to bike or carpool if possible.
As part of the Earth Day Celebration, the Beaver Watershed Alliance will be hosting a cleanup at Town Branch Creek. Contact us at info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or text/call 479-750-8007 to RSVP!

Riparian Workshop and Volunteer Planting Event
2022-03-19 09:00 - 13:30
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is set to hold an in-person Riparian Workshop and Volunteer Planting Event on Saturday, March 19th. The Riparian Workshop will be held at the Clifty Fire Department from 10:00 am until 11:45 am. Free lunch will be provided for workshop attendees. A hands-on planting event will be held after lunch at a nearby stream restoration site. The planting will begin at 12:00 noon and last until 2:30 pm. This event is free, and family friendly.
The morning session will feature speakers Sean Saunders with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Stream Team, and the Alliance’s Forest and Stream Resource Specialist, Daniel Hagood. Participants will learn about stream stabilization techniques and how to establish and increase the health of their vegetation along streams and rivers to prevent land loss and slow down erosion. After lunch (provided by the Alliance) Shonda Garrison with Moonlit Heights Native Plants, and Josh Duzan with Natural State Streams will present on the recent Clifty Creek stabilization project, on-site. Participants will then have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planting native trees, shrubs and grasses in riparian areas along the creek. Tools and instructional training will be provided.
“This will be a great opportunity for landowners neighboring streams or rivers to learn how to protect their land and make a positive impact on the water quality of the area,” says Daniel Hagood, Alliance Stream and Forest Resource Specialist.
This workshop and project installation is part of a grant awarded by the Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership, in partnership with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, to stabilize Clifty Creek and reduce sediment loads to Beaver Lake, improve shoreline habitat and fish habitat in Beaver Lake. Supporting partners include Arkansas Game and Fish Stream Team, Bass Pro Outdoor Fund, Beaver Water District, and the U of A Division of Agriculture – Washington County Cooperative Extension Service.
For any questions or to RSVP, please email Daniel Hagood at daniel@beaverwatershedalliance.org, or text/call 479-750-8007.

Cover Crops & Water Quality Webinar by Discovery Farms
2022-02-16 09:00
The Discovery Farms® Programs in Wisconsin, Vermont, Arkansas, and Minnesota will host a one-day webinar titled “Cover crops and water quality.” Join this interactive webinar to learn more about what water quality monitoring across these four states has shown on fields with planted cover crops. This 3-hour webinar will begin at 9:00 am Central Time and 10:00 am Eastern Time. CEUs will be available. The Discovery Farms® Program was founded in 2001 with the task to partner with farmers to collect on-farm water quality data around the state and extend that information so that others could understand the impact of practices, and, if needed, adapt and adopt specific solutions to water quality challenges. Discovery Farms Programs are active in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont, and Arkansas. formed. Each Discovery Farms Program is built on three sound pillars including: Farmer leadership, On-Farm, water quality research, and Communication of results.
Contact Jenny Seifert, Watershed Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, jenny.seifert@wisc.edu.

Alliance Event- Clifty Creek Riparian Planting
2022-02-08 10:00 | Clifty Creek, 22900 E. AR Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Join the Alliance and AGFC’s Stream Team for a riparian planting along Clifty Creek. Please email daniel@beaverwatershedalliance.org to RSVP.

Livestock Virtual Workshop Series (1): Building Strong Foundations
2022-01-31 12:00 - 13:00
Join the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) for a three-part virtual workshop series starting tomorrow for beginning farmers! NCAT’s sustainable agriculture specialist will present information about soil health, grazing management, and basic livestock enterprise selection. Each presentation will last an hour with ample time for questions. Visit the link below to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdu2qrDopGteWqgrrmCvlx5T4IgrIqyWj

SPEAKER SERIES: Investing in Water Supply Protection in NWA
2022-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM
Theo Witsell, Ecologist and Chief of Research for the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, joined us last week for our final Speaker Series of 2021 and gave a phenomenal talk on the natural history and ecology of the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks. Click the link in our bio to watch the recording on our YouTube! Theo spoke on the amazing flora and fauna found in Arkansas, as well as the now disappearing habitats and landscapes which support them.
If you’re a landowner in the Beaver Lake Watershed and interested in land management practices like the prairie and woodland restorations shown in the video, the Alliance can help! The health of our natural infrastructures like forests and prairies directly affects the quality of water in the area too. Email us at info@beaverwatershedalliance.org for more information.

London Creek Cleanup
2022-01-22 10:00 - 15:00
What a great start to 2022! Our awesome Watershed Steward Intern, Abby, is assisting the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Stream Team and other volunteers in planting almost 150 native trees along London Creek in Brentwood for stream bank improvement and to prevent erosion.
Even though Brentwood is almost an hour’s drive from Beaver Lake, sediment from erosion in this area can travel all the way from these tributaries into the White River, and then Beaver Lake. Projects like this can play a big role in keeping soil in place in these streambanks. (Photos courtesy of NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe)

Alliance Quarterly Speaker Series- “Beaver Lake Watershed Success Metrics”
2022-01-20 08:00 - 17:00
In tandem with the Beaver Lake Watershed Protection Strategy updates, the Alliance has commissioned a study to develop metrics for watershed management success. We invite you to attend the Alliance Quarterly Speaker Series, Thursday, February 17, at 12 noon – 1 pm by zoom to learn more about this initiative & kick-off 2022 with opportunities for your comments and input. A panel of guest speakers including Dr. Sarah E. Lewis, University of Arkansas – Arkansas Water Resources Center staff including Dr. Brian Haggard and Erin Grantz, & Alliance Executive Director, Becky Roark will present the draft metrics & answer questions
“This will be a great opportunity for the community to provide input & feedback for how we measure success in water quality efforts & better assist a growing region,” states Roark. “We are thrilled to have local expertise to assist with this project, & need landowners, water quality professionals, conservation groups, businesses, industry folks, higher education professionals & government staff to participate in this important next step.”
Identifying key metrics of success for the Beaver Lake Watershed Protection Strategy will not only help to achieve and support an adaptive management approach in watershed activities but will also provide a framework for other groups looking to achieve similar goals. In addition, watershed success metrics can help bring together science with decision-making, to advance a watershed-based management approach.
A series of public meetings will be held to gain local stakeholder feedback & perspectives throughout the process. This Speaker Series will serve as the kickoff for public comments. Funding for this initiative has been generously provided by the Walton Family Foundation, and the project is set to conclude by June 2022.This event is sponsored by the Walton Family Foundation & Beaver Water District.
Contact the Alliance at 479-750-8007 or info@beaverwatershedalliance.org for questions about the workshop
