Beaver Watershed Alliance

05/21/2026

War Eagle Appreciation Day is less than a month away on June 6th at Withrow Springs! Let's celebrate the War Eagle together. The beautiful War Eagle watershed accounts for one third of all water entering Beaver Lake, providing drinking water for one in every five Arkansans. To honor this incredible natural resource and foster long term stewardship, we have a full week of community events leading up to the celebration on June 6th.

The festivities kick off with the Pick Up Where You Paddle clean up from Friday, May 29th through Friday, June 5th. While enjoying the creek, show your appreciation by picking up litter along your route. Drop off and report your trash at OAR War Eagle Kayak and Campground to enter a special raffle drawing at Saturday’s main event.

On Friday evening, June 5th, join us for a free, family friendly War Eagle Movie Night from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Basham Community Center in downtown Huntsville. We are partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust to screen two local conservation films, “Bridge to War Eagle” and “One Acre at a Time,” celebrating the watershed and the people working to protect its ecological future. Free snacks will be provided.

It all leads to the main event: the 22nd Annual War Eagle Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 6th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Keith Ham Pavilion inside Withrow Springs State Park in Huntsville. This free community gathering features a complimentary lunch grilled by Arvest, raffle prizes, activities for all ages, and interactive educational booths focused on conservation, wildlife, history, and tourism. We will also have live music sponsored by the William Rufus Stephens Jr. Memorial Fund, featuring a special performance by local favorite Double Wide Trailer.

Bring your friends, family, and your love for the outdoors to celebrate community and the importance of the War Eagle watershed. For more information, visit www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/events for more details.

We want to thank our event partners: Arvest Bank Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas State Parks City of Huntsville Beaver Water District H2Ozarks Cleaner Water Together Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Ozark Adventure & Recreation - War Eagle Kayaks & Campground Watershed Conservation Resource Center Ruf's Fund to Conserve the War Eagle and the War Eagle Creek Regional Conservation Partnership Program

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

LOCATION UPDATE: Thursday's Modified Ponds Tailgate Talk

Due to the recent rain and out of concern for vehicles, we have decided to move the location of the event to an indoor facility.

Our new meeting location will be at Carroll Electric 412B, located at 5056 Hwy, Huntsville, AR 72740 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

There are no changes to the date, time, and discussion topics. A complimentary lunch sponsored by Arvest will still be served as planned. We are grateful to Carroll Electric for letting us use their community space!

If you have already RSVPed, please keep an eye out for a direct email or text update from our team. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or text/call 479-750-8007 if you have any questions about directions or the event.

We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to a great discussion Thursday!

05/18/2026

This Saturday!

05/18/2026

As Northwest Arkansas grows and weather events intensify, the Alliance is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, the EPA, and Olsson to develop a comprehensive flood model for the Beaver Lake watershed. This tool will help cities and partners identify flooding hotspots and prioritize restoration projects where they are needed most.

While technical data is the foundation of this project, your on-site observations are the key to its success. We invite you to use our interactive map to mark areas where you have witnessed flooding events, roadway overtopping, and property impacts. By contributing your local expertise by June 15, 2026, you help us ensure this data reflects the actual needs of our watershed.

To learn more, visit:
https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/help-us-map-flooding-hotspots-across-the-beaver-lake-watershed/

05/14/2026

Come visit us at the Goshen Farmer's Market this evening! We are excited to be here and will be set up until 7:00 PM. Stop by and chat with us about our current watershed projects and learn more about the services we have available for landowners. If you are extra kind to Eric, he might even have a stress beaver waiting for you.

Thank you to for having us!

05/10/2026

As this Drinking Water Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes. From the treatment plant operators and engineers to the field crews and administrative staff, every role is vital in providing safe, high-quality water to our region.

We want to extend an extra-special thank you to our partners at Beaver Water District, Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority, Carroll-Boone Water District and Madison County Water for their unwavering commitment to public health and environmental stewardship.
Their hard work ensures that the water sourced from our watershed is treated and delivered reliably to your home.