Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Beaver Watershed Alliance asks Washington County to renew funding for Beaver Lake source‑water protection
Summary
The Beaver Watershed Alliance presented its FY26 scope to the Washington County Finance & Budget Committee, highlighting watershed stewardship, technical assistance and a $5 million RCPP that funds stream‑bank restoration. The alliance asked the county to continue local contributions that help leverage large grants.
Miss Rourke of the Beaver Watershed Alliance told the Washington County Finance & Budget Committee that the alliance is seeking continued county support to protect Beaver Lake, Northwest Arkansas’ primary drinking water source.
Rourke said Beaver Lake ‘‘serves 1 in 5 Arkansans’’ and that roughly 30% of the Beaver Lake watershed lies within Washington County. She outlined the alliance’s work — conservation…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
