STEWARDSHIP STARTS UPSTREAM
The Beaver Watershed Alliance (Alliance) works to proactively protect, enhance, and sustain the high-water quality of Beaver Lake and its tributaries through voluntary best management practice implementation, outreach and education, and planning and analysis activities.
Tributaries of Beaver Lake, including the West Fork, Middle Fork, and East Fork of the White River, Richland Creek, Headwaters, and War Eagle Creek offer a diverse and stunning variety of aesthetic beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage as they flow along their course to Beaver Lake. From Harrison, Arkansas, to Westville, Oklahoma, 600,000 people rely on Beaver Lake for drinking water, industry, and recreational activities such as boating, fishing, birding, and swimming.
In addition to working with stakeholders on innovative solutions to our region’s water quality issues, the Alliance also plans fun and informational volunteer and educational events to keep the lake and rivers healthy! Everyone can make a difference in the water quality in Northwest Arkansas, and the Alliance is proud to equip people with the tools needed to achieve just that.
Conservation by the Numbers
Value of Community Service Contributions
River Miles Delisted from State Impaired Waters
Acres Under Conservation Management
Tons of Sediment Reduced per Year since 2011
What’s New
Scaling Up Soil Health in Brush Creek
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is proud to announce the kick-off of Project BEACON: Biochar Evaluation Across Catchments for Outreach and Nutrient management. This cooperative project aims to support producers and operations in the Brush Creek watershed area while...
Help Us Map Flooding Hotspots Across the Beaver Lake Watershed
As Northwest Arkansas expands and weather events intensify, understanding how water moves through our region is more critical than ever. The Beaver Watershed Alliance is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Division, the EPA, and...
We’re Seeking Brand & Merchandising Services!
Call for Brand & Merchandising Services Organization: Beaver Watershed Alliance (BWA) Location: Northwest Arkansas (Office location 162 Doolin Dr., Elkins, AR) Position Type: Independent Contractor/Freelance Work; 3-month pilot engagement Posting Date: March 11,...
Landowner Seeking Support?
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is ready to help landowners achieve conservation goals on their property.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Beaver Lake Watershed Streambank Erosion & Barrier Assessment
Project: Beaver Lake Watershed Streambank Erosion & Barrier Assessment, Stream Restoration Design, Implementation and Outreach for Watershed Planning Timeframe: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027 Award: $718,175 Partners: Beaver Watershed Alliance (Alliance),...
AN ECOLOGICALLY-BASED STORMWATER BMP
View Report In 2023, a nature-based design and installation was commissioned by the Alliance within a floodplain area between the West Fork - White River and a Fayetteville suburban neighborhood to address and treat stormwater. A 60-acre parcel of land owned by a...
Smart Growth for Source Water Protection
Thanks to funding from the "Smart Growth for Source Water Protection" grant program from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Division and the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Alliance is set to install three Low Impact Development (LID)...
Upcoming Events
Events
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2026 Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
HELP PROTECT NWA’S DRINKING WATER
Your donation helps fund all aspects of the Beaver Watershed Alliance. We have many ways to contribute, including one-time donations, recurring monthly or yearly donations, or sponsorships as a partner or for specific programs or events.