LET’S BE THE CHANGE
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, over 500,000 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
Acres of Invasives Removed
Trees Planted
Acres of Forest Enhancement
Value of Community Service Contributions
River Miles Delisted from State Impaired Waters
Landowner Stewardship Plans Developed
Acres under conservation management
Tons of Sediment Reduced per Year since 2011
What’s New
2025 Secchi Day on Beaver Lake – Water Quality Results
Secchi Day sampling is led by Beaver Water District. Secchi Day is an annual event that takes place on Beaver Lake in August with the goal of collecting important water quality data such as turbidity, chlorophyll-a, total phosphorous, and total nitrogen. On Secchi...
Conservation Workforce Development – We Need Your Input!
If you lead, hire, or manage in conservation, restoration, landscaping, or land use, we’d love your insights. Help grow the future of restoration in Northwest Arkansas and win a $500 Home Depot gift card! Take 10 minutes to give your perspective to guide funding,...
2025 Watershed Champions Recognized
The Beaver Watershed Alliance (Alliance) recently hosted its annual Friendraiser celebration on September 25 at Bunch Park in Elkins, AR, along the White River. This annual celebration brings together community members, supporters, and organizations dedicated to...
Landowner Seeking Support?
The Beaver Watershed Alliance is ready to help landowners achieve conservation goals on their property.
Upcoming Events
Events
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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.