...to protect the health, purity, and economic viability of the

Kings River watershed, now and for future generations.

Annual Meeting

On March 24th KRWP held their annual meeting in the Pioneer Room of Carroll Electric. We discussed our new bylaw updates. The financial report was given. Our water quality report was given and we outlined the new changes to our monitoring program that now include a macro invertebrate survey.

 

Keynote speaker:

 

Annie Sales with Illinois River Watershed Partnership spoke about Green Infrastructure,(GI) and Low Impact Development, (LID). This is very important to our community as we begin to work on a grounds plan for the new Berryville Public Library.

Thank you to Annie and Erin for sharing your talents.

Erin Scott with H2Ozarks spoke about watershed management plans for the Upper White River and Table Rock Lake. H2Ozarks will administrate a section 319 grant for improvement to water quality on waterways in North West Arkansas and South West Missouri. This funding and planning is so helpful to us.

Land Steward of the Year was presented to Troy Cline of Kingston. Troy is a lifelong cattle man and business man. His operation along Kings River has included several projects to stop bank erosion. TJ McCullough was presenter.

Volunteer of the Year was presented to Doug Allen, aka Riverman. Doug is the author of "The Riverman's Guide to Kings River".  He also is a businessman that owns two local restaurants. Doug heads a group called River School that teaches children fishing and river stewardship. Thanks to Doug for many hours and food gifts! Kyle Hunnicutt was presenter.

Our kayak offering this year is a Perception Pascador Pro 10. This is a full-sized kayak designed for the angler and sports user. To view the kayak or purchase chances go to Hanby Lumber Co. in Berryville until May 1st. After May 1 chances are available at Kings River Outfitters on Hwy. 221 South. Chances will also be available at any of our river cleanups.

Cleanup Calendar:

  • Madison County cleanup April 25th at 8am, meet at the Marble access one mile west of Marble on US 412
  • Carroll County cleanup May 30th at 8am, meet at Kings Crossing Campground 2.5 miles north of the Outpost on Ark. 143. Followed by meal, kayak raffle and live music beginning at 5pm.
  • Table Rock Arm of Kings River Sept. 26th at 10am, meet at Carr Lane Corner at the junction of Mo. 86 and Mo.39

Our cleanups are full day events. Bring your boat and sack lunch and dress for the weather. For more info call 870-654-4134 or 870-480-7198.

To learn more about future cleanups, contact

rayandkarenwarren@gmail.com or call (870) 654-4134.

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Arkansas Watershed Steward Program

This is a short no-cost program offered by Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the program is to promote healthy watersheds, increase understanding of the potential causes of water resource degradation and give people the knowledge and tools they need to identify and prevent and/or resolve water quality problems. If you would like to become a Watershed Steward you can join us for in-person learning at the Pioneer Room of Carroll Electric on April 27th from 6 to 8pm. You can also learn online by using this link»

P.O. Box 961 | Berryville, AR 72616 | Phone: 870-480-8897 | Email: KRWP@kingsriverwatershed.org

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