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
What happens to a river when a dam comes down?
What happens to a river when a dam comes down? Scientists are only beginning to understand the ripple effects. Low-head dams like the Huntsville Dam on War Eagle Creek have shaped fish communities and habitats for decades, but their true impacts are still being...
Three Low Impact Development Projects Benefit Water Quality
Since 2022, the Alliance has been working to install three Low Impact Development (LID) projects across the Beaver Lake watershed. Through the “Smart Growth for Source Water Protection” grant program from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources...
Aquatic Vegetation Control – Tips and Resources
What to Watch Out for in June/early Summer: Aquatic weeds are reaching mature stages and some species will become more resistant to herbicides as the summer develops. DIY plant ID resources can be found at Texas A&M’s Aquaplant “Identify a Plant” directory...
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.