Water

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.

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.

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.

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.