News
2023 Watershed Champion Awards
During the Alliance's annual Friendraiser event, which was held on September 21st, 2023, an awards ceremony was held to recognize outstanding landowners and partners working towards successful watershed management. Five awards were distributed this year under the...
Nature-Based Design
Nature-Based Design: Harnessing the Power of Low Tech Erosion Control to Prevent and Repair Gully Erosion Gully erosion is a widespread and detrimental natural phenomenon that occurs when water flow concentrates in a channel and erodes the soil, creating deep...
Larry and Marty Karigan-Winter recognized as 2023 War Eagle Creek Stewards
Larry and Marty Karigan-Winter recognized as 2023 War Eagle Creek Stewards. The 2023 War Eagle Creek Steward Award was presented to Larry and Marty Karigan-Winter for their passion and leadership for environmental conservation and sustainability, leaving a lasting...
Conservation Champions: Local Farmer Highlight, Emily Jost
“Soil health practices such as cover crops, minimum or no tillage, rotational grazing, and diverse crop rotations provide benefits to farm productivity, wildlife, and the environment. They provide solutions to specific challenges faced by farmers: drought and extreme...
Conservation Champions: Local Farmer Highlight, James & Jane
“Soil health practices such as cover crops, minimum or no tillage, rotational grazing, and diverse crop rotations provide benefits to farm productivity, wildlife, and the environment. They provide solutions to specific challenges faced by farmers: drought and extreme...
Winter 2023 Beaver Lake Watershed News
CLICK HERE to read full newsletter In this newsletter: Arkansas' White River Reservoirs Fish Habitat Enhancement Initiative Clifty Creek - War Eagle Improvements Plan Ahead for Best Management Practices NWA Farm-Link Aims to Keep Working Lands in Working Hands Farm...
We’re Hiring!
Beaver Watershed Alliance Watershed Stewardship Assistant (Paid) Part-time Position Date Posted: 2/21/2023 Applications Accepted Through 3/10/2023 (close of business) The Alliance is hiring a part-time (paid) Watershed Stewardship Assistant. Click the link below to...
Conservation Champions: Local Farmer Highlight, Linda & Ken
“Soil health practices such as cover crops, minimum or no tillage, rotational grazing, and diverse crop rotations provide benefits to farm productivity, wildlife, and the environment. They provide solutions to specific challenges faced by farmers: drought and extreme...
Habitat & Angler Improvements in White River Reservoirs Underway
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), and the Beaver Watershed Alliance (Alliance) were recently granted funding to start work in the White River watershed. The National Fish Habitat Partnership recently awarded AGFC and BWA the funds to improve aquatic...
Secchi Day 2022 – The Results Are In!
Beaver Water District held its 17th annual Secchi Day on Beaver Lake on the third Saturday in August 2022. Named after the Secchi Disk, a device invented in 1865 by Angelo Secchi to measure the transparency of a waterbody, Secchi Day is a yearly event where volunteers...