Arkansas Water Resources Center

Reminder to register for the annual Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference.

We look forward to seeing you all soon! Link to registration and further details is below.

https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/2024-arkansas-water-conference/

The Water Quality Lab and our offices will be closed July 4th and 5th. We will be back and receiving samples on July 9th!

As the heat rises in NWA, there’s no better way to cool down than jumping into a swimming hole. These natural swimming pools are a great way to get in touch with nature while beating the heat.

Check out this article to see what swimming holes are close to you!

https://walton.uark.edu/outdoor-recreation/?p=swimming-holes-to-go-see-before-summer-is-over

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Arkansas Water News The 2024 Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference will be held on July 16 - 18 2024! Attendees will meet at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The conference agenda includes informative presentations, a poster session, tours of local projects, and r...

Last reminder for our June Water Webinar this Thursday at 12 p.m. We look forward to seeing you all on the webinar!

https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AjAYOFhmTqmk1gYUzvHaOw #/registration

We are one week away from our June Water Webinar. Be sure to register at the link here.

https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AjAYOFhmTqmk1gYUzvHaOw #/registration

We look forward to having you!

Register Now for the June Arkansas Water Webinar! -

Register Now for the June Arkansas Water Webinar!

Want to learn more about the AWRC? Follow the link provided to find out more about the AWRC's history, mission, and vision for the center.

https://awrc.uada.edu/about/

Interested in volunteering on campus this summer? The Hillside Green Roof project is a collaborative restoration effort that seeks to rehabilitate the native vegetation on the roof and remove invasive species.

Volunteers are needed weekly. Learn more and register to volunteer at the link here. https://givepul.se/k04yfc

The AWRC offers multiple Water Analysis Service packages, including irrigation, domestic use, livestock, poultry, fish ponds, and environmental testing. Each package offers something different to fit your needs.

Learn more about our services at the link here.
https://awrc.uada.edu/water-quality-lab/water-analysis/

Registration and Sponsorships for the 2024 Mississippi Water Resources Conference are officially open! Note the other upcoming dates and visit this link for more details: https://www.wrri.msstate.edu/conference.php

Reminder to register for the June Water Webinar! The presentation will cover water quality, ecosystem restoration, and socioeconomics. This webinar will be on June 27th from noon to 1pm. Register at the link here: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AjAYOFhmTqmk1gYUzvHaOw #/registration

Want to learn more about water usage on campus? Visit the Office for Sustainability's webpage where you can find volunteer opportunities, water initiatives, and resources for students and staff.

https://sustainability.uark.edu/biodiversity/water.php

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the tornado and storm this week, please make use of the available resources listed at the following link. These resources can offer assistance with emergency shelter, food, medical care, and other critical needs.

https://governor.arkansas.gov/help-arkansas/

Register Now for the June Arkansas Water Webinar!

Register Now for the June Arkansas Water Webinar!

Our June Water Webinar will focus on the restoration of Muskegon Lake and its wetlands in Michigan. The presentation will cover water quality, ecosystem restoration, and socioeconomic. Our speakers for this webinar will be Dr. Alan Steinman, PhD, Allen, and Helen Hunting Research Professor, Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan.

Registration can be found at the link here: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AjAYOFhmTqmk1gYUzvHaOw

Reminder to register for our May Water Webinar on May 22 from 12-1 p.m. Registration can be found at the link below: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VcVbJUKrQjqX_n55piPOoQ #/registration

We are looking forward to hosting the Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference on July 16-18. Our two and half day event will have a broader focus to cover Arkansas's agriculture, forests, and water resources. This expanded conference covers multiple topics of interest to stakeholders state-wide and highlights presentations covering NWA, Central AR, and the Delta area.

Registration can be found at the link here: https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/2024-arkansas-water-conference/

Don't forget -- the May Arkansas Water Webinar is next Wednesday! -

Register Now for the May Arkansas Water Webinar!

We are looking forward to this year’s annual conference from July 16th–18th! This conference brings water stakeholders together to share ideas and experiences that will help researchers, state agencies, and resource managers address current water challenges. The conference includes research presentations, poster sessions, and tours. To register visit the link below:

https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/2024-arkansas-water-conference/

Mark your calendars for this month's Arkansas Water Webinar Series, "Best Management Practices: A Focus on Forest Health & Water Quality" on May 22nd from noon to 1 PM. Register using the link below:

https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VcVbJUKrQjqX_n55piPOoQ

Forested lands help protect water quality, and this webinar will focus on the best management practices to maintain forest health while protecting water quality in streams, rivers, and lakes. This Water Webinar is brought to us by the Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Collaborative. More information coming soon!

The abstract submission deadline for the Joint Water Resources Conference has been extended to May 13!

The National Institutes for Water Resources is sponsoring travel awards for undergraduate and graduate students to attend the joint UCOWR/ NIWR/ AWRA conference. Two students per NIWR region will be selected at random. Awards will range from $1,200 to $2,500 depending on the region and will be awarded as a direct payment stipend. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 31, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

To register or view more information click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBMRD2lvahxPHHDUec-iW_nI8lPFGhrWeVV1X_kruaCJjOhw/viewform

The Division of Ag is hosting a five-day professional development opportunity for undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in Colleges of Agriculture, or who are pursuing agriculture-related majors across the state of Arkansas. The event is May 13-17th and registration is due by May 10th.

For more information and registration, view the link below:

https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/special-programs/Education_in_Agriculture/future_ag_leaders_tour/

Registration is now available for the 2024 Arkansas Water Conference! Early-bird discounts apply for registrations before July, as well as discounts for students, forested landowners, and agricultural landowners. Visit the link below to learn more!

https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/event/2024-arkansas-water-conference/

The North American Lake Management Society is celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month with a poster contest for elementary, middle, and high school students!

Request for Proposals for 104(g) National Competitive Grant Programs now available! -

Request for Proposals for 104(g) National Competitive Grant Programs now available!

Last month, AWRC and state water partners began hosting a recurring Arkansas Water Webinar Series. Learn from Morgan Keeling, Shelly Smith, Erin Scott, and Stefanie Reynolds this Wednesday, April 24th as they discuss this month's topic, "Septic Remediation Pilot Programs in Priority Watersheds."

Please register using the link below:
https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UKMzOVCPSaq6fqVnejje4Q

The National Sedimentation Laboratory in Oxford, MS has a new postdoc opportunity working on phosphorus dynamics in the Lower Mississippi River Basin streams. See the link below for more information.

Postdoctoral Fellowship — USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Water Quality & Ecology Research Unit | Society for Freshwater Science The Water Quality & Ecology Research Unit (USDA-ARS) and the US Geological Survey (USGS) Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center, in association with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), are pleased to announce a postdoctoral research opportunity collaborating with a team o...

Register Now for the April Arkansas Water Webinar! -

Register Now for the April Arkansas Water Webinar!