Beaver Watershed Alliance

Earth Day 2025: Invasive Plant Removal Volunteer Event
2025-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Atalanta, Clark Pavilion, 800 E Walnut Street, Rogers, Arkansas, 72756
HELP US RESTORE NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY IN NWA!
Volunteer with the Alliance on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 2 to 4 PM! We are hosting an invasive plant removal event at Lake Atalanta in Rogers. All tools, equipment, and training will be provided. We will have water and snacks available. Please wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and sturdy shoes. You may want to bring your own gloves.
Location: We will be meeting at the Clark Pavilion at Lake Atalanta
800 E Walnut Street, Rogers. (Coordinates 36.33180, -94.10506)
For questions or to RSVP, contact: emily@beaverwatershedalliance.org or text/call 479-502-4388.
We hope you can join us for an impactful Earth Day event!

April Arkansas Water Webinar: Removing Trash from our Waterways
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | AR
Removing Trash from our Waterways Webinar
Thursday, April 17, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Virtual)
It is estimated that 1 to 2 million tons of plastic enter the oceans annually from rivers. Rivers are major conduits of trash, including plastic waste, into oceans. This waste poses a significant threat to drinking water quality, as it can introduce pollutants, bacteria, and viruses that contaminate water sources, leading to potential health risks. Trash capture technologies have been developed to remove trash from waterways. In this panel discussion, we will hear from several organizations implementing this technology in Arkansas and the messages they are spreading to preserve water quality that is suitable for drinking, agricultural use, and recreation for future generations.
SPEAKERS:
Reed Green, AR Master Naturalists
Brian Nalley, Saline River Watershed Alliance
Michael Sacomani, Saline River Watershed Alliance
Cowper Chadbourn, Arkansas Canoe Club
Debbie Doss, Arkansas Canoe Club
REGISTRATION: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nf5R2TiZQTqSTFFbFu8OHQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We look forward to seeing you there!

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: Watershed Cleanup along Habberton Road
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 | 4890 Horn Lane, Springdale, AR, 4890 Horn Lane, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER- A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Help remove litter from a roadside area in Springdale to protect local waterways and NWA’s drinking water source! This volunteer event will be on April 5th from 10 am – 1 pm. Cleanup supplies will be provided. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. We would love for you to join us!
For event questions or to RSVP, email volunteer@beaverwatershedalliance.org
For University of Arkansas students, here is the GivePulse registration link: https://www.givepulse.com/event/582484-protecting-local-waterways-in-springdale-watershed-cleanup
Parking:
4890 Horn Lane, Springdale, AR
Park at the NE corner of the roundabout of Don Tyson Pkway & Habberton Rd intersection –
Look for the Alliance sign!

Smart Growth for Water Resources Conference
2025-04-02 - 2025-04-03 | AR
Registration Page and Full Details – Go to Registration
Overview:
As our region prepares for the incredible milestone of 1 million residents, we believe now is the time to come together to shape a future that balances growth, natural resources, and quality of life.
The “Smart Growth for Water Resources” conference is dedicated to addressing the challenges of natural resource management, including flooding and stormwater management in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) through the lens of smart growth principles. This event brings together experts, practitioners, and community leaders to explore proactive water management strategies, share best practices, develop actionable solutions for resilient communities, and aid in growth planning for developing communities.
Key Themes:

Flooding and stormwater management in NWA watersheds
Workshopping with experts to prepare for anticipated growth and water challenges
Collaborative strategies for water management
Knowing the tools for water management
On-site tours of local demonstrations
Economics of water management
Community Outreach and Engagement

Planning Committee:
Thank you to the following Planning Committee members: Leif Kindberg – Illinois River Watershed Partnership, Wes Craiglow – Urban Land Institute, Karen McCurdy, Kelsey Criswell – FTN/Olsson, Rob Smith – NWA Council, Trish Ouei – Beaver Water District.
Thank you to the US EPA and the Arkansas Dept. of Agriculture – Natural Resources Division for the opportunity to provide this program under the Nonpoint Source Pollution Program, Project #22-500, titled, “Smart Growth for Source Water Protection in the Beaver Lake Watershed.”
Event Sponsors:
Thank you to the following Sponsors for helping make this a great event!

Fourth Annual West Fork Community Cleanup
2025-03-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Riverside Park, AR-170, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
Bring your friends and family to a community cleanup day packed with environmental stewardship and fun! The city of West Fork is hosting their annual cleanup at Riverside Park on Sunday, March 30th. The check-in, at 12 pm, will be where participants receive their cleanup location and supplies. After the cleanup, there will be a celebration with food, door prizes, and live music starting at 4 pm.
For more information and to send donations, please email sunshinebarefeet@gmail.com.

March Arkansas Water Webinar
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | AR
Join us on March 20th for the first Water Webinar of 2025, with speaker Garrett Lampson! He will be presenting on the use of PCSWMM Modeling in the City of Rogers to understand current and future stormwater conditions. The water webinars are featured as part of the Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Conference, scheduled for July 22-24. The webinars are a series of mini-sessions focusing on science and water topics. Beaver Watershed Alliance will host the first one of the year on, March 20th. There will be additional sessions each month through October, excluding July due to the conference. Our partners will take turns hosting and selecting topics for these webinars. Stay tuned for information on future webinars!
Garrett Lampson, Stormwater and Stream Corridor Engineer for the City of Rogers will be speaking about the efforts within Rogers to model their stormwater network through the use of PCSWMM. The City is using their model to understand where flooding is occurring in the City, locate capacity issues within the system, identify regional detention opportunities, and apply for federal grants. Garrett will also discuss how the model has helped address communication barriers and garner support for additional action across the City of Rogers.
To register click HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p65a3OFzTbidKpHmSJ2cZA#/registration

Winslow Arbor Day
2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Train Pavilion in Winslow, 108 North Winslow Blvd, Winslow, AR, 72959, United States
The 9th annual Winslow Arbor Day will take place on Saturday, March 1st. Everyone will be meeting at the train pavilion across from City Hall, 108 North Winslow Blvd. The event kicks off at 9:00 am with an Arbor Day proclamation from Mayor Jarnagan. Our program director, Larry Berry will be speaking about the importance of native trees. Then attendees will line up for tree seedlings. Skilled assistants will be available to help guide everyone in making their decisions.
The free native tree seedlings that will be available are: Shagbark Hickory, Hackberry, Shortleaf Pine, Ohio Buckeye, Serviceberry, PawPaw, Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, Red Mulberry, and Sandbar Willow.
The event is sponsored by the Winslow Tree Board and the City of Winslow. The Beaver Watershed Alliance is always happy to be a part of this event!

Invasive Plant & Litter Removal Volunteer Event at Walker Park
2025-02-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Walker Park Splash Pad parking lot, 753 S. Block Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Join us for an invasive plant and litter removal volunteer event at Walker Park in Fayetteville on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 12:00-2:00 PM! Volunteers are welcome to drop in anytime. We will be removing invasive plant species and litter from this important community park. Help us restore Spout Spring Branch and the urban forests around Walker Park.
All tools, equipment, water, and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own water bottle! Recommended: wear long-sleeves, pants, and sturdy shoes. Meet at Walker Park Splash Pad parking lot @ 753 S. Block Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 (36.05425, -94.16145).
This event is in partnership with the US Forest Service, the Watershed Conservation Resource Center, the Northwest Arkansas Black Heritage Association, Arkansas Conservation Corps, the City of Fayetteville, Beaver Water District, Sam’s Club, and Wal-Mart.
RSVPs appreciated, but not required. Email volunteer@beaverwatershedalliance.org or text/call 479-750-8007.
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is committed to providing universal access to all our events. Please contact the Alliance to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. 2-25-2025 – Final flyer – Walker Park Volunteer Stewardship Event

Invasive Plant Removal Volunteer Stewardship at Walker Park
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Walker Park Splash Pad parking lot, 753 S. Block Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Join us for an invasive plant removal volunteer event at Walker Park in Fayetteville on Thursday, November 21st from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm! Help us restore Spout Spring Branch and the urban forests around Walker Park & meet the Arkansas Conservation Corps crew. Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants!
All tools, equipment, water, and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own water bottle! Long-sleeves and closed-toe shoes recommended. Meet at Walker Park Splash Pad parking lot @ 753 S. Block Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701.

This event is in partnership with the US Forest Service, the Watershed Conservation Resource Center, the Northwest Arkansas Black Heritage Association, Arkansas Conservation Corps, the City of Fayetteville, Beaver Water District, Boatsetter, and Sam’s Club.
Questions? Email emily@beaverwatershedalliance.org or text/call 479-502-4388.
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is committed to providing universal access to all our events. Please contact the Alliance to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

AR Water Webinar
2024-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM
TOPIC: AGFC Considering Fish and People at River Access Developments: Improved Conservation-based Recreation and Habitat with Infrastructure Development Projects
AGFC has a history of minimalist provision at river access areas based on historic funding provided primarily by anglers. This resulted in a mindset of primarily just providing for parking and boat access. Funding and recreational use at river access sites have diversified, as well as types of angling. Also, stream habitat engineering, streambank access stability design and engineering have advanced. AGFC is trying to incorporate improved water quality, stream fisheries habitat, streambank stabilization, improved riverside access, and bank fishing at river access sites. As important, access area design now strives toward decreased long-term maintenance expenses by incorporating more built-in sustainability such as no-mow areas providing pollinator habitat and solar-powered safety lighting.
SPEAKER: Darrell Bowman, Recreation and Access Coordinator, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
WHEN: Nov 5, 2024 12:00 PM CST
REGISTER: Click here to register

Alliance Karst Workshop
2024-10-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Keith Ham Pavilion – Withrow Springs State Park, 33647 AR-23, Huntsville, AR, 72740, United States
Learn more about caves, karst, geology below us, and the history of early dwellers that play an important role in the Beaver Lake watershed.
With Special Guest Speakers:
Adam Leslie | Arkansas State Parks
Jonathan Baxter | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Jamie Lockhart | AR Archeological Survey

Topics Include:

What are karst landscapes & why are they important?
Ozark caves: early dwellings & the preservation of ancient artifacts.
How is water underground related to above ground water systems? (and how to protect both!)
Cave creatures: what lives in caves & what is their role in our local landscapes?

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RSVP to Beaver Watershed Alliance at:
EMAIL: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org TEXT/CALL: 479-750-8007

Thank you to our partners!

Lake Sequoyah Fall Cleanup
2024-10-19 09:00 - 23:30 | Lake Sequoyah Park, 6608 E Lake Sequoyah Drive, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Lake Sequoyah Fall Cleanup: Pick Up Where You Play

Saturday, October 19, 2024

The City of Fayetteville and Beaver Watershed Alliance are teaming up to clean up Lake Sequoyah, and we invite you to join us in our efforts to keep this lake clean and beautiful as we 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.
Ways to help:
General Volunteers (on foot): Volunteers will help tackle litter along the shoreline, roads and trails throughout the park.
Paddling Volunteers: We are looking for paddlers with boats to help us get to the floating trash that isn’t reachable from much of the steep and boggy shoreline. (Paddlers will be given a long-sleeve UPF shirt as a thank you for bringing out a boat!)
Supplies & Snacks:
Volunteers will be provided with supplies (trash bags, gloves, trash-grabbers) and assigned a cleanup spot. As the cleanup wraps up we will provide pizza and for the hard-working volunteers!
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!

For More Information:
Contact kjones@fayetteville-ar.gov.

Beaver Lake Volunteer Day
2024-10-12 08:00 - 12:00 | AR
Save the Date -October 12th, 2024
Help us pick up litter around Beaver Lake by shoreline and boat. BYO Boat. Lunch and clean up supplies provided for volunteers. Then go to Hickory Creek Park to hear Secchi Day data results and talk with the organizations at the Science Fair working to help protect Beaver Lake. Everyone is welcome! We encourage you to register a team with your friends, family, or coworkers. Register now!
Clean Up: 8:00 am – 11:00 am (locations specified in registration)
Lunch & Science Fair: 10:30 am – Noon
New Location – Hickory Creek! Hickory Creek Park: 12800 Hickory Creek Rd. Lowell, AR
Prairie Creek Recreational Area will still be a check-in location, but the main event activities including educational booths, lunch, and door prizes will be at Hickory Creek.
Register now! Click Here to register
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Basic Field Technique Course
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-11 | J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, 3400 N 40th St, Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
Basic Field Techniques to Determine Stream Morphology.
A training course through The River Commons & Institute (hosted by Watershed Conservation Resource Center) | October 10th -11th, 2024 | Space is limited | Tuition payment due at registration | Registration link: https://forms.gle/thu6zGL423Nu65Db6
This field-oriented course will teach basic surveying skills needed to characterize stream morphology. Designed to be a hands-on training course, where students will collect stream data in the field.

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Walmart Manager's Academy Watershed Stewardship Event 2
2024-09-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Highway 12 Boat Ramp and Beach, AR-12, Rogers, 72756, United States
Join the Alliance for an afternoon cleaning up trash and debris at Beaver Lake!
All tools, equipment, water, and snacks will be provided.
When: September 24th, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Where: Meet at Meet at Highway 12 Boat Ramp and Beach AR-12, Rogers, AR 72756 Coordinates: 36.33212, -94.02158
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Contact: email: emily@beaverwatershedalliance.org text/call: 479-502-4388

2024 Friendraiser
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:30 | AR
Save the date! The annual Alliance Friendraiser will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at Bunch Park in Elkins, AR. Join us for a night of celebrating source water protection through music, food, education, a silent auction, and more! Purchase tickets below.
The Alliance hosts an annual Friendraiser to celebrate another year of successful watershed protection. The relationships and partnerships among agencies, organizations, landowners, and other perspectives help put funding on the ground to restore, protect, and enhance the Beaver Lake watershed. Beaver Lake supplies drinking water to 1 in 5 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, stakeholders, and communities who work together to keep local lands and waterways healthy and resilient. All are welcome to attend!
If you prefer to pay by check, please call 479-750-8007 to register. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 762, Elkins, AR 72727. Limited tickets will be available for purchase day of the event.
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Spout Spring Community Kickoff Event
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Walker Park Splash Pad Pavilion, 1087 S. Block Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
You’re Invited! Join the Alliance and partners for a fun community project kickoff event.
Efforts are underway for the restoration of Spout Spring Brand and the urban forests around Walker Park in Fayetteville. Join us to:

Review project plans for the restoration of Spout Spring Branch
Meet American Youth Works Conservation crews
Learn about the deep-rooted history of Spout Spring Branch
Learn about urban forestry & the planned conservation efforts
Meet project partners for Q&A
BE A PART OF THIS SPECIAL PROJECT IN SOUTH FAYETTEVILLE!

Drop in anytime between 6:00 – 7:00 pm
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Walmart Manager's Academy Watershed Stewardship Event
2024-09-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Monte Ne Boat Ramp, (near) 10118 Charlton Dr, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Join the Alliance for an afternoon cleaning up trash and debris at Beaver Lake!
All tools, equipment, water, and snacks will be provided.
When: September 10th, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Where: Meet at Monte Ne Boat Ramp near 10118 Charlton Dr, Rogers, AR 72758 (Coordinates: 36.28510, -94.06672)
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Contact: email: emily@beaverwatershedalliance.org text/call: 479-502-4388

Arkansas Water Webinar #5
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | AR
Join the Alliance and partners for a free Arkansas Water Webinar. The fifth topic will cover Mussel Ecology in Arkansas & War Eagle Dam Removals with guest speakers Kendall Moles (Ph.D., Malacologist) and Sean Saunders (North Central Arkansas Stream Habitat Coordinator). Click HERE to register.
War Eagle Creek is the largest tributary to Beaver Lake, drinking water source for 550,000 residents in Northwest Arkansas.
A collaborative partnership between Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), Beaver Watershed Alliance, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, landowners, nonprofits, state and local governments, and others are working together to improve War Eagle Creek and its tributaries.
Through mutual goals and collaboration, over $3.6 million in funding has been obtained to move forward with the project. Partners are actively working to remove stream barriers to open 434 miles of waterway, address eroding streambanks, restore riparian and wetlands, propagate mussels for reestablishment and conduct biological monitoring. In less than a year, a large dam and overflow barrier were removed on War Eagle Creek (Fall 2023).
These efforts aim to improve water quality and protect our drinking water supply, but will also restore habitat for target species, as twenty-seven Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) occur in War Eagle Creek, including two federally protected species. These projects will also help to aid local counties in flood management, restore floodplains, help local farmers, and provide education throughout the watershed area.
AGFC Stream Habitat Coordinator Sean Saunders will join us to speak about the restoration details of the project, as well as the benefits of barrier removals and stream restoration. AGFC Malacologist, Dr. Kendall Moles, will also join us to discuss the ecology of mussels and the work done at the War Eagle restoration sites to collect over 2,000 mussels.

When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Noon – 1:00 PM

Click HERE to register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Watershed History Night
2024-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Elkins Community Center, 162 Doolin Drive, Elkins, AR, 72727, United States
Join the Alliance and local historians to learn about generations of appreciating local rivers and lakes to celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month!

Join the Beaver Watershed Alliance (Alliance) to celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month! On Thursday, July 25th, beginning at 6 pm, special guest speakers will share some of the fascinating history of the Beaver Lake watershed including its lakes, rivers, and early settlers who utilized these natural resources. The free event will be held at the Elkins Community Center (162 Doolin Drive, Elkins, AR) and snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Local historian, Susan Young, will share a story on “Kith, Kin, and Claims on Chicken Bristle Mountain.” Susan is a lifelong resident of Fayetteville and a fifth-generation Ozarker. She worked as the outreach coordinator for the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale for 27 years. Susan’s presentation will follow the life story of a woman who came to the present-day Elkins area before the Civil War, outlived two husbands, and raised her many children in the area. The White River of the Elkins area drew many settlers (from the first humans to today) to the area, including the woman in the topic of the presentation. Everyone has a story to tell- come learn about how local rivers in the area impacted the lives of early settlers!
Alan Bland, retired Beaver Lake Army Corps of Engineers Ranger, worked on the lake for decades. Bland will present more present-day histories of how Beaver Lake came to be, the intricacies of building the lake (or reservoir as this presentation will teach you!), and the benefits it continues to provide us every day.
In addition, a display of the History of Beaver Lake, commissioned by Beaver Water District, will be available for viewing throughout the month of July at the Elkins Community Center.
This event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. Lakes Appreciation Month is an annual campaign in July, with partners across Arkansas working together to raise awareness of the value and importance of our local lakes and reminds us all where we would be without them.

2024 Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-18 | Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, 1371 W Altheimer Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72704
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.
This 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:
-AR Dept of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Divisions
-The AR Drinking Water and Forests Collaborative
-Beaver Watershed Alliance
-Illinois River Watershed Partnership
-Arkansas Water Resources Center
Our 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:
– 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.
The 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.
Hotel 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.
Discounted rates are available through June 28, 2024. Book now and save!
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Day 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
Day 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

Sessions:1:00 pm – 2:20 pm: Engaging Communities in Stormwater Education and Outreach2:50 pm – 5:00 pm: Conservation Efforts, Floodplains, and Forests
7 pm – 9 pm: Floodplain Tour and Social at River Commons and Institute, Fayetteville
Day 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
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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.

Arkansas Water Webinar #4
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | AR
Join the Alliance and partners for a free Arkansas Water Webinar. This will be an ongoing series leading up to the Annual Water Conference in July. The fourth topic will be “Restoration of Muskegon Lake and Its Associated Wetlands, Michigan: Water Quality, Ecosystem Restoration, and Socio-economics” with speaker Dr. Alan Steinman, Ph.D. (Allen and Helen Hunting Research Professor,
Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University).
When: Thursday, June 27, 2024, Noon – 1:00 PM
Click HERE to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

War Eagle Appreciation Day 2024
2024-06-01 | Polk Square- Downtown Huntsville, 112 W War Eagle Ave, Huntsville, AR, 72740, United States
***LOCATION UPDATE: Due to storm damage at Withrow Springs State Park, War Eagle Appreciation Day will now be held on the Downtown Huntsville Polk Square.***

Save the date for the 20th Annual War Eagle Appreciation Day! Join us at the Downtown Huntsville Polk Square to celebrate all things War Eagle Creek and War Eagle Creek watershed! This beautiful area accounts for 1/3rd of all water entering Beaver Lake- the drinking water source for 1 in 5 Arkansans. Help us appreciate this special area through stewardship, education, and a weekend of fun celebrations!

Festivities include:

Saturday, June 1st:

11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Main Event at Downtown Huntsville Square! Free lunch (while supplies last), educational booths, Ruf Stephens memorial concert, scavenger hunt, War Eagle Creek Steward award announcement, raffle prizes, and more!

Full weekend of Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd:
Experience the War Eagle Creek firsthand by floating its beautiful waters! Ozark Adventure and Recreation is offering discounted boat rentals for the entire weekend. Cleanup supplies will be provided so floaters can “pick up where you paddle”! Discount code: PUWYP24. Book online at https://www.oaroutdoor.com/

Arkansas Water Webinar #3
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM
Join the Alliance and partners for a free Arkansas Water Webinar. This will be an ongoing series leading up to the Annual Water Conference in July. The third topic will be “Best Management Practices: A Focus on Forest Health & Water Quality,” with speakers Julia Defoe (PhD Student Prescribed Fire & Water Quality) and Dr. Michael Aust (Professor Forest BMP’s & Water Quality). Learn about benefits for biodiversity, forest health, drinking water, and landowners.
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Noon – 1:00 PM
Click HERE to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Bridge to War Eagle Screening -War Eagle Appreciation Day Kickoff
2024-04-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Carroll Electric, 412B, 5056 Hwy, Huntsville, AR, 72740, United States
Join the Alliance and community partners for a free film screening of “Bridge to War Eagle” to kick off the 20th annual War Eagle Appreciation Day festivities! This 30-minute film by Emmy award-winning team Larry Foley and Dale Carpenter is about a wild stream, protected only by the folks who use it and illustrated by the stories of those who love it.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with brief talks from community partners about ways to get involved with War Eagle Appreciation Day festivities, which include discounted float offerings from Ozark Adventure and Recreation. Free snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome!
Location: Carroll Electric, 5056 HWY 412B, Huntsville, AR
When: April 26th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Click HERE to download the event flyer.
Click HERE for more information on the main War Eagle Appreciation Day event.

Thank you to event partners and sponsors: Ruf’s Fund to Conserve the War Eagle, City of Huntsville, Ozarks Adventure & Recreation, Withrow Springs State Park, and Beaver Water District.

Arkansas Water Webinar #2
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM
Join the Alliance and partners for a free Arkansas Water Webinar. This will be an ongoing series leading up to the Annual Water Conference in July. The second topic will be “Septic Remediation Pilot Programs in Priority Watersheds” with speakers Morgan Keeling, Shelly Smith, Erin Scott, and Stefanie Reynolds.
Septic systems are a potential source of impairment for groundwater and surface-flowing waterways. Most homeowners do not have sufficient savings to fully address outages when they are needed. In an effort to reduce the environmental and health impacts caused by failing systems, Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) and H2Ozarks have piloted Septic Tank Remediation Programs to offer financial assistance (grants and 0% interest loans) and technical assistance to homeowners, funded by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Division (NRD). Learn how this program is administered and how this program uses Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) to fund operations, outreach, design, and construction of projects that meet eligibility criteria.
When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Noon – 1:00 PM
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

This event is in partnership with the following:

Arkansas Water Resources Center
Beaver Watershed Alliance
AR Forest and Drinking Water Collaborative
AR Dept of Ag – Forestry Division
AR Dept of Ag – Natural Resources Division
IRWP
H2Ozarks

Streamside Workshop
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Bearing Fruit Farms, 21885 State Highway 45, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
Join the Alliance and partners for this FREE workshop. Learn about Natural Stream Design Bank Stabilization to protect your land from erosion, support water quality, wildlife habitat, & more! Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Tour a recently completed stream restoration project completed by the Watershed Conservation Resource Center and learn from industry specialists, including:

Sandi Formica, Watershed Conservation Resource Center
Jon Stein, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
Garrett Grimes, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

RSVP* to Beaver Watershed Alliance at: EMAIL: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or TEXT/CALL: 479-750-8007
*RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
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Thank you to event sponsors and partners, including the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Watershed Conservation Resource Center, Beaver Water District, AR Farm Bureau, and the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust.

Leave No Trace Spotlight: Beaver Lake
2024-04-13 - 2024-04-14 | Prairie Creek Park Day Use Area – Weigh-in Facility, 36.356481, -94.051729, Rogers, Arkansas, 72756
Join Leave No Trace in Beaver Lake, AR – April 12-14, 2024

Beaver Lake has been selected as a 2024 Leave No Trace Spotlight. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at Beaver Lake April 12-14, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs, including stewardship projects, workshops, and community outreach.
Opportunities to Get Involved:
Saturday, April 13: Leave No Trace Pop-up Education & Beaver Lake Outreach, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Prairie Creek Day Use area.
Join us for engaging outreach and education, meet the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team, and play quick games to learn more about Leave No Trace and how to protect Beaver Lake and all your favorite outdoor spaces. Local agencies and organizations will also have information tables set up to share more information about opportunities to get involved locally.
Sunday, April 14: Volunteer Cleanup Stewardship Project, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Prairie Creek Day Use area.
Join Leave No Trace and US Army Corps of Engineers staff and partners for a fun and family-friendly volunteer day to help clean up and take care of Beaver Lake!

Bring water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and dress for the weather.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended.
Supplies provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them.

Meet at Prairie Creek Day Use area, 9300 N Park Rd, Rogers, AR 72756. Questions? Contact Lucas Wicker, lucas.p.wicker@usace.army.mil, 501 340 1705
Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Click HERE to RSVP

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Arkansas Water Webinar
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM
Join the Alliance and partners for a free Arkansas Water Webinar. This will be an ongoing series leading up to the Annual Water Conference in July. The first topic will be “The Arkansas Discovery Farm Program: Lessons Learned and Looking to the Future” with speakers Dr. Shannon Speir and Dr. Mike Daniels.
When: Thursday, March 28, 2024, Noon – 1:00 PM
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This event is in partnership with the following:

Arkansas Water Resources Center
Beaver Watershed Alliance
AR Forest and Drinking Water Collaborative
AR Dept of Ag – Forestry Division
AR Dept of Ag – Natural Resources Division
IRWP
Presenters Mike Daniels and Shannon Speir, with U of A Discovery Farms.

3rd Annual West Fork Community Clean Up
2024-03-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Riverside Park, AR-170, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
Join the West Fork community for the 3rd Annual West Fork Community Clean Up! Check-in at noon for trash pick-up locations and supplies at the big pavilion of Riverside Park. Food, live music, and raffle prizes will happen after the cleanup at the big pavilion (4 pm). Last year, approximately 70 local volunteers picked up over 4,000 pounds of trash! Gather your family, scout troops, 4H clubs, church groups, and donate your time or earn your volunteer hours to help keep West Fork beautiful!
NOTE: This is not an Alliance-hosted event. Please email sunshinebarefeet@gmail.com for more information or questions or to donate.

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