Water

Our oceans are vast, deep and mysterious. NPR’s podcast Short Wave is exploring oceans and the creatures that call them home in its summer series, "Sea Camp." Co-hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong recently discussed the eight-part series with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams.

On today's edition of The Other Way, Becca Martin Brown and Kyle Kellams learn about Eureka Springs' Blue Spring Heritage Center from owner Johnny Cross.

On today's show, we hear how the city of Fayetteville plans to revamp its recycling program. Plus, the discussions we can have when we have more information about residents without shelter. Also, our oceans are vast, deep and mysterious, and NPR's "Short Wave" has decided to dive in.

In May the Beaver Water District broke ground on a new solar farm that will help offset utility costs.

A recent study has shown that microplastics are contaminating freshwater streams, harming both the water and the organisms living within.

A new study shows that microplastics are harming freshwater streams. On today's show, we'll hear more about that study and what individuals can do to help. Also, a new law in Arkansas mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms. However, some Christian leaders oppose this measure. Plus, the annual Artosphere Festival returns, and we'll learn what's new.

The northwest Arkansas chapter of the Urban Land Institute is hosting a symposium Friday, April 25, at the Illinois River Watershed Partnership in Cave Springs to discuss wastewater solutions for a growing region.

On today's show, we hear about a group of leaders and experts gathering this week to discuss wastewater solutions for a growing region. Also, University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis joins us to discuss the university's northwest Arkansas blitz. Plus, software engineer Karen Kilroy joins Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis to discuss the results of the No-Code Hackathon.

As northwest Arkansas’ population steadily climbs toward the 1 million mark, the region must plan for how that growth will affect our region’s water resources. Therefore, the Beaver Watershed Alliance is hosting the Smart Growth for Water Resources Conference.

Members of the Senate Public Health committee rejected Senate Bill 2 by Republican Sen. Clint Penzo in a meeting Wednesday.