Arkansas Forests & Drinking Water Collaborative

In May 2015, stakeholders from Arkansas's forestry and drinking water sectors gathered at Petit Jean Mountain the inaugural Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Forum. This event fostered a deeper understanding of mutual interests and challenges, while also establishing a valuable network among professionals in both fields. Since then, ongoing dialogue has been encouraged, facilitated by a steering committee formed in 2016. The Collaborative is part of the Southeastern Partnership for Forests and Water, supported by the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, with funding through a Landscape Scale Restoration Grant covering five states, including Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.