·         Our focus this year will be on protection of riparian areas, areas adjacent to our streams that are being cleared which is resulting in increased runoff and erosion. Ideally, these areas should be left undisturbed for approximately 100 feet. Even removing river cane and grass will often destabilize the site during high water. Once erosion starts, it is almost impossible to stop. As one section is “rip-rapped” (large rocks are placed along the bank), the area immediately downstream erodes.

·         Continue our educational programs for citizens and municipal officials focusing on watershed protection and its relationship to our health, happiness and economic prosperity.

·         Continue our advocacy of 1) the adoption of best management practices 2) low impact development strategies and 3) compliance with state and local water law through public participation in monitoring and ADEQ enforcement, if necessary.

·         Continue to advocate that stream bed gravel mining be stopped in Arkansas, except for limited and appropriate removal by landowners.

·         Continue to expand the Stream Team program and work toward more water quality testing on the North Fork and White Rivers and their tributaries.

·         Continue to alert YOU when there is an opportunity to express your voice on matters of water policy.

·         Continue to ask the hard questions that no one else wants to ask, while maintaining an attitude of personal respect for every person. It's the policies not the people. Let your local government officials know what you think.

·         Continue to expand our web site with our blog, more pictures and videos.

·         Continue to appreciate YOU for everything you do personally and together to help conserve, restore and enhance these beautiful rivers. Please join or renew your membership. (click for membership form)