Arkansas Forests &
Drinking Water Collaborative
Welcome
Welcome to the Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Collaborative, a partnership committed to keeping our forests healthy and forested, particularly in key watersheds that provide clean drinking water for Arkansans today and for generations to come. Our efforts are focused on building partnerships between water professionals, forest industry professionals, conservationists, and other stakeholders to plan for the future collaboratively. We promote awareness of the connections between forests, water, and the economy, and work to ensure that Arkansas' natural resources are used in strategic and sustainable ways. If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about what we do, contact us today.
​4th Quarterly Member Meeting
Tuesday, November 12th 10:00 am
Arkansas CommuniTree Project Kickoff
Get ready for an exciting finale to our year! Join us for a presentation and discussion regarding new project funding awarded to the AFDWC for the Arkansas CommuniTree Project—the very first community-assisted "riparian tree bank" in Arkansas! Thanks to an NRCS grant, we’re kicking off this incredible initiative in November, 2024. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more and get involved! We’ll be looking for members to join the CommuniTree committee, which will play a vital role in promoting the project and connecting with landowners, projects, and resources.
Be sure to RSVP for this hybrid meeting—we hope to see you there! In-person location:
406 E 21st, Suite B (upstairs of Pettaway Coffee)
Little Rock, AR 72206
SAVE THE DATE!
Another Great Conference in the books
The annual Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference for 2024 was held at the Don Tyson Agricultural Center July 16-18th.
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This year's conference focused on a variety of topics including:
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Water quality and quantity myths
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Lakes, Streams, and other Limnological Studies
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State and Regional Water Quality Monitoring Programs
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Groundwater Science and Management
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Nonpoint Source Pollution Management
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Watershed Science and Management
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Water Quality and Hydrology Modeling
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Stormwater Management and Education
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Water Treatment Processes
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Emerging Contaminants
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Wetland Science, Habitat, and Management
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Fisheries Science and Management
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Stakeholder Involvement and Conservation
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Stream and Riparian Restoration
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Best Management Practices
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Forests and Water
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Arkansas Story Map
Thanks to the U.S. Forest Service's Southern Research Station, you can now learn so much more about our drinking water resources in Arkansas. Click here or on the map for more info.
Sixty-one percent (61%) of all Arkansans drink water that originates in forested watersheds. Maintaining healthy forests is the best protection that we can provide for our water.
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This group meets quarterly in a hybrid setting (both virtual and in-person). For the final meeting of the year, we encourage you to attend online or in-person Tuesday, Nov 12th at 10 am @ Pettaway Commons 406 E 21st St, Little Rock, AR 72206.
OUR PROJECTS
The Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Collaborative is supported by the Southeastern Partnership for Forests and Water, a partnership effort of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities and the U.S. Forest Service. If you have a project in Arkansas that supports clean water and healthy forests, please let us know by clicking below! Come back to see updates soon.
We are always in need of helping hands. If you like to volunteer on river side tree plantings, help organize meetings/field tours, brainstorm project ideas, and/or research funding, we can use your help. Contact us below.
The Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Collaborative is supported by the Southeastern Partnership for Forests and Water, a partnership effort of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities and the U.S. Forest Service. Did you know that clean water grows on trees? Click below to learn more about how the Southeast Partnership is working to help communities plan for the future.
The Southern Group of State Foresters and the Southeastern Partnership for Forests and Water have released a great video series regarding forests and source water protection. Click on our Video page to see these.