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DOI Visits NWA for War Eagle Creek Project
Repost from DOI https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-presidents-bidens-investing-america-agenda-arkansas Secretary Haaland Highlights President’s Biden’s Investing in America Agenda in Arkansas $4.4 million investment will reconnect...
We’re Hiring! Watershed Specialist
Beaver Watershed Alliance Position Description Title: Watershed Specialist Part-time Hourly Position (up to 20 hours per week) Location: Northwest Arkansas (Office location 162 Doolin Dr., Elkins, AR) Posting Date: January 8, 2024 Close Date: February 9, 2024 About...
A Continued Path to Success – Watershed Management
To kick off 2024, we are reflecting on past initiatives and expressing the intention to begin the year with a focus on what it takes to continue to cocreate a resilient watershed area that protects Beaver Lake and its tributaries, through nature-positive actions that...
Winter Beaver Lake Watershed Newsletter
CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter In this newsletter: Smart Growth for Source Water Protection Progresses Building Resiliency in South Fayetteville War Eagle Creek Initiative Dam Removal and Stream Barrier Improvements Underway Who Do You Contact? Meet the Staff!...
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...