Conservation

The Watershed Conservation Resource Center, with help from the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, is leading a free workforce development program to build a pipeline of conservation professionals.

National Geographic Explorer Doug Smith led the reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone in the 1990s. He speaks at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

Arkansas farmer Tim Wells and conservation advocate Rebecca Bartels warn that proposed USDA budget cuts could devastate farm support services statewide.

Ben Speight of the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust talks with Jack Travis about a new 30-acre conservation easement on War Eagle Creek and how the public can get involved.

Fayetteville Urban Forester John Scott talks Earth Week events April 18-25, including tree giveaways, documentary screenings, a bike-to-work day and the city's new solar array.

Fayetteville's urban forester explains why the mimosa tree is this year's target in the city's annual invasive plant bounty — and how residents can remove one and earn a free native tree or shrub.

A campaign ahead of the March 3 election is urging voters to reject a millage extension for Fayetteville Public Schools for the controversial Ramay school site.

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership has secured a federal climate grant to restore more than 500 acres of prairie, wetlands and river cane at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, returning the landscape to its pre-settlement ecology.

On today's show, a new conservation project is bringing the Illinois River Watershed Partnership to Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, and UAMS is working to make sure hospitals are better prepared for obstetric emergencies.

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.