07/30/2026
That's a wrap on ! Thank you to all our speakers, presenters, sponsors, and attendees for three great days exploring agriculture, forestry, and water issues across Arkansas. See you next year!
The AWRC is part of a network of water centers across the United States, and our mission is to facilitate research that addresses our state's water issues.
AWRC is part of a network of 54 water institutes. In cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Institute for Water Resources (NIWR), the center has helped local, state and federal agencies manage Arkansas' water resources for more than 30 years.
07/30/2026
That's a wrap on ! Thank you to all our speakers, presenters, sponsors, and attendees for three great days exploring agriculture, forestry, and water issues across Arkansas. See you next year!
07/29/2026
What a great second day of !
We enjoyed hearing about regional wastewater strategy, onsite wastewater treatment, and source water protection, along with a full afternoon on regional stormwater management and a panel on stormwater and NWA growth.
We hope to see everyone at the conference social tonight at Marley's Pizzeria!
07/29/2026
Day two of is in full swing! We started the morning with a look at regional wastewater strategy and an interactive discussion on the next steps for onsite wastewater treatment in Arkansas.
We're looking forward to more impactful sessions today!
07/28/2026
That's a wrap on day one of !
It was full of poster presentations, insightful speakers, and hands-on product demos. Thank you to everyone who contributed today. We're excited for day two tomorrow!
07/28/2026
The 2026 Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference has kicked off!
We look forward to hearing from experts, sharing ideas, and helping shape the future of our state's natural resources.
Explore the full agenda and poster list here: https://awrc.uada.edu/annual-conferences/
07/13/2026
07/06/2026
Arkansas relies on surface water for agriculture, drinking water, and recreation, making advance warning of drought critical. A new machine learning tool from the U.S. Geological Survey can now forecast streamflow drought conditions up to 90 days out, giving water managers, farmers, and communities more time to prepare.
Learn more about this free tool here: https://watercurrents.uada.edu/usgs-launches-ai-tool-to-forecast-drought-up-to-90-days-in-advance/
What's flowing beneath the surface of Northwest Arkansas?
We are monitoring cave springs at multiple locations in the Illinois River Watershed, Elk River Watershed, and Beaver Lake Watershed.
This EPA-funded karst study will track nutrient, sediment, and pollutant levels to understand better how water moves through the region's porous geology and what that means for protecting our water supply as NWA continues to grow.
Learn more: https://www.irwp.org/stories/awrc-karst-study
Illinois River Watershed Partnership
Beaver Watershed Alliance
06/10/2026
The Arkansas Water Resources Center is proud to unveil the 2026 Water Fellows Cohort, Kira Burnett, Deacon Gallaher, Russell Haggard, and Madelyn Stiles.
These students will spend their summer immersed in groundbreaking water quality and environmental research, guided by expert mentors and partnering with top-tier organizations. Their work promises to advance our understanding of water resources and shape a sustainable future for Arkansas.
Learn more here: https://watercurrents.uada.edu/introducing-the-2026-water-fellows-cohort/