Conservation

Jim and Kathy Rollins were recently recognized for restoring eroding stream banks on War Eagle Creek. Jack Travis tours the area and discusses the project, which helps protect Beaver Lake.

On today's show, a restored stretch of War Eagle Creek shows how conservation work protects farms, habitat, and northwest Arkansas’ drinking water. Also on today's show, Fayetteville store Freckled Hen closes its doors on its own terms.

The Beaver Watershed Alliance recognizes Jim and Kathy Rollins for stream bank restoration work in the War Eagle watershed.

The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust and partners have permanently protected a 769-acre property at the headwaters of the White River in southern Madison County, safeguarding water quality, wildlife habitat and cultural resources for the region.

Fayetteville City Council will consider for a third time a rezoning request tied to the proposed new Ramay Junior High site, as residents raise environmental and traffic concerns ahead of a vote.

National Geographic’s "The Greatest Wildlife Photographs" is now on view at The Momentary, showcasing groundbreaking images, the risks photographers take to capture them, and the deep connections between people and the natural world.

The Beaver Watershed Alliance is launching new stormwater and riparian restoration projects across Northwest Arkansas after receiving more than $600,000 from state and federal partners to support long-term water quality planning.

A Native-owned farm, local food hubs and new conservation programs show how Arkansas growers navigate rising costs and limited land access while working to sustain small-scale agriculture.

Ebony Preston Goddard of the National Parks Conservation Association discusses low morale, understaffing and proposed federal budget cuts that threaten park operations across the U.S.

Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalist Pam Morgan has initiated a unique citizen science project that encourages people throughout the state to observe and track the fireflies they encounter. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reached out to Morgan to learn more.