2023 Forum/Conference

The Don Tyson Agricultural Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas will once again host the Arkansas Water Resources Conference July 18-20th, 2023. The conference will be hosted by the Arkansas Water Resource Center, Dept. of Ag - Division of Forestry, Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Collaborative, Beaver Watershed Alliance, and the Dept. of Ag - Division of Natural Resources. This conference will be expanded to 3 days and will once again offer a social dinner and an optional 4th day of recreational activities/field tours. Save this date in your calendar and be on the look out for more information/registration details coming soon.

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Broad Topics

Water Quality Research

The Arkansas Water Resource Center at the University of Arkansas will once again present the latest research conducted on water resources for the state of Arkansas. New research faculty will be introduced, FY21/22 funded projects presented, and a portion of the agenda dedicated to student research/poster sessions.

Non-Point Source Pollution

The AR. Dept of Ag - Natural Resource Division's 319 Non-Point Source Pollution Program annual workshop will now be a part of this annual conference. Updated watershed plans and the state's nutrient reduction program will be presented along with other projects funded by the program over the last year.

Source Water Protection & Forest Management

The Dept of Ag - Division of Forestry and the Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Collaborative will host presentations focused on building healthy forests for healthy water. Innovative Best Management Practices (BMP's) on forested landscapes to enhance and protect drinking water sources, Source Water Protection Program Case Studies, and restoration for healthy water will be a few of the topics presented this year.

Watersheds Focus

Beaver Watershed Alliance and the Illinois River Watershed Partnership will host watershed specific topics and presentations. Other watersheds of interest will include the Buffalo, upper Little Red, and Saline River watersheds. Learn about citizen science, new projects, and a look at the past decade of work in these areas.