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SUMMARY:Alliance Quarterly Speaker Series - Septic Program Efforts in NWA
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Shelly Smith\, H2Ozarks Program Manager \nPlease 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. \nH2Ozarks 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. \nIn 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! \nCLICK HERE to register \nThis event is sponsored by H2Ozarks and Beaver Water District. \nFor questions\, please email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or call 479-750-8007.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/speaker-series/
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SUMMARY:Lake Wilson Cleanup & Native Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nJoin 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. \nRSVP: 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. \nDirections: 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.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/lake-wilson-cleanup-native-plant-walk/
LOCATION:Lake Wilson\, 4668 S Lake Wilson Road\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arkansas Water Resources & Watersheds Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Open!\nThe 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: \n\n– Presentations on Latest Funded Research Projects: Harmful Algal Blooms\n– Discussion Panel with Water Utilities: Monitoring and Managing for Source Water Protection in Arkansas\n– Conservation that Pays: Incentivized Conservation\n– Source Water Protection Projects in Arkansas: Arkansas CommuniTree Project & Greers Ferry Lake\n– Beaver Lake Watershed – Source Water Protection and Developing Watershed Metrics\n– Prescribed Fire and Water Quality\n– Low Impact Development\n– Agricultural Initiatives\n– Small-scale and Large-scale Stream Restoration /Low Water Crossings/Dam Removals\n– On-site Tours of Local Conservation Projects\n\nNetwork and engage with water resource professionals on how to sustain\, improve\, and protect our state’s most precious resources – forests and water. \nRegistration
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/arkansas-water-resources-watersheds-conference/
LOCATION:Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences\, 1371 W Altheimer Drive\, Fayetteville\, Arkansas\, 72704
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:NWA Stormwater Discussion 2022 with Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beaver Watershed Alliance and Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) for a regional stormwater discussion! \nAdvance your expertise and contribute to the NWA Stormwater Discussion with professionals from planning\, development\, engineering\, and our locally elected officials. \nClick Here to Register \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nDevelopers\, 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. \nClick Here to Register \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/nwa-stormwater-discussion/
LOCATION:Illinois River Watershed Partnership\, 221 South Main Street\, Cave Springs\, AR\, 72718\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lake Atalanta Invasive Plant Removal Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat is provided: Gloves\, tools\, water\, snacks\, and hands-on identification and removal tips for common urban invasive plant species in Northwest Arkansas. \nWhat 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. \nDirections: 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. \nFor more info and to volunteer\, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/lake-atalanta-invasive-plant-removal-event/2022-05-27/
LOCATION:Lake Atalanta\, Clark Pavilion\, 800 E Walnut Street\, Rogers\, Arkansas\, 72756
CATEGORIES:Invasive Plant Removal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T090000
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SUMMARY:17th Annual West Fork of the White River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up streamside areas to protect our local waterways!\nDownload the Flyer \nWhere: 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! \nDetails: 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! \nWhat is provided: Gloves\, tools\, water\, snacks\, and cleanup supplies will be provided at check-in. Free lunch and raffle prizes will also be provided. \nWhat 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. \nFor more info and to volunteer\, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007 (text or call). \nRSVP is required for the float cleanup to receive location. For general cleanup areas\, RSVP is appreciated but not required.  \nThe 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. \nThank 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
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/west-fork-white-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T120000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Unpaved Roads- Efforts in Arkansas
DESCRIPTION: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” \n85% 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. \nA 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. \nRegistration 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. \nClick here to register. For any questions\, please email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org  \nClick here to download the flyer. \nThis Speaker Series is sponsored by Beaver Water District. \n 
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/unpaved-roads/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220513T150000
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SUMMARY:Lake Atalanta Invasive Plant Removal Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat is provided: Gloves\, tools\, water\, snacks\, and hands-on identification and removal tips for common urban invasive plant species in Northwest Arkansas. \nWhat 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. \nDirections: 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. \nFor more info and to volunteer\, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/lake-atalanta-invasive-plant-removal-event/2022-05-13/
LOCATION:Lake Atalanta\, Clark Pavilion\, 800 E Walnut Street\, Rogers\, Arkansas\, 72756
CATEGORIES:Invasive Plant Removal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190030
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T163844Z
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SUMMARY:Profitable Production on Pastures Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Profitable Production on Pastures: Grazing for Soil & Water \nDetails: Join the Alliance for an Agriculture Workshop! Participants will learn about topics including: \n\nProgram funding for Soil and Water Health Practices\nFeral swine damage management\nReducing winter feed costs\nUtilizing riparian areas for grazing\nGrazing management practices to increase grazing days\n\nThis 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. \nParticipants will hear from experts including: \n\nDr. Dirk Phillip\, University of AR – Department of Animal Science\nLinda Coffey\, Livestock Specialist\, National Center for Appropriate Technologies\nJon House\, Wildlife Biologist USDA/ APHIS/ Wildlife Services\nJerry Genz\, Beaver Watershed Alliance\nDoug Myers\, Beaver Lake Champion Farmer\n\nWhat is provided: Free lunch will be provided for workshop attendees. This event is FREE\, but RSVP is required. \nFor more info and to RSVP\, contact: info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007 (text or call). \nDownload Flyer \n 
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/profitable-production-workshop/
LOCATION:Clifty Community Center/ Volunteer Fire Department\, 182 Madison 8248\, Huntsville\, Arkansas\, 72740
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T120000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Town Branch Cleanup & Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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!
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/earth-day-town-branch-cleanup-celebration/
LOCATION:Marion Orton Recycling Center\, 735 W. North Street\, Fayetteville\, Arkansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190030
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SUMMARY:Riparian Workshop and Volunteer Planting Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n“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. \nThis 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. \nFor any questions or to RSVP\, please email Daniel Hagood at daniel@beaverwatershedalliance.org\, or text/call 479-750-8007.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/riparian-workshop-and-volunteer-planting-event/
LOCATION:AR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T090000
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops & Water Quality Webinar by Discovery Farms
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Jenny Seifert\, Watershed Outreach Specialist\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension\, jenny.seifert@wisc.edu.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/cover-crops-water-quality-webinar-by-discovery-farms/
LOCATION:AR
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Seifert":MAILTO:jenny.seifert@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T100000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Event- Clifty Creek Riparian Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alliance and AGFC’s Stream Team for a riparian planting along Clifty Creek. Please email daniel@beaverwatershedalliance.org to RSVP.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/alliance-event-clifty-creek-riparian-planting/
LOCATION:Clifty Creek\, 22900 E. AR Hwy 12\, Rogers\, AR\, 72756\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Hagood":MAILTO:daniel@beaverwatershedalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190030
CREATED:20220113T151809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T220506Z
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SUMMARY:Livestock Virtual Workshop Series (1): Building Strong Foundations
DESCRIPTION: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: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdu2qrDopGteWqgrrmCvlx5T4IgrIqyWj
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/livestock-virtual-workshop-series-1-building-strong-foundations/
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SUMMARY:SPEAKER SERIES: Investing in Water Supply Protection in NWA
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/speaker-series-investing-in-water-supply-protection-in-nwa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T100000
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SUMMARY:London Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nEven 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)
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/london-creek-cleanup/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaver Watershed Alliance":MAILTO:info@beaverwatershedalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T080000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Quarterly Speaker Series- “Beaver Lake Watershed Success Metrics”
DESCRIPTION: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 \n“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.” \nIdentifying 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.\nA 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. \nContact the Alliance at 479-750-8007 or info@beaverwatershedalliance.org for questions about the workshop
URL:https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/alliance-quarterly-speaker-series-beaver-lake-watershed-success-metrics/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaver Watershed Alliance":MAILTO:info@beaverwatershedalliance.org
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