Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville has
increased approximately 5% per year.
The last two years have seen increases
approaching 10% each year.
Protecting Beaver Lake as a natural
resource is key to preserving the quality
of our drinking water and supporting the
quality of life and economic growth of
Northwest Arkansas.
"Beaver Water District is in the second
year of its current 5-year strategy to protect
Beaver Lake. The strategy focuses on
stream restoration, land conservation, and
landowner best management practices,"
explained environmental quality manager
Dr. James McCarty.
Beaver Watershed Alliance
(beaverwatershedalliance.org) and Illinois
River Watershed Partnership (irwp.
org) are nonprofits involved in the effort
to protect Beaver Lake. They both have
great information for landowners and
homeowners regarding the impact of
urbanization and ways to mitigate what
Crider calls "the crisis of success."
There are things we can all do to help ease
the burden: Practice water conservation by
fixing leaks, installing low-flow toilets and
showerheads, running washing machines and
dishwashers only with full loads, etc.; pick up
after our pets (yes, it all flows downstream);
landscape with native plants; plant a rain
garden to absorb storm water; and use fewer
fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
Our future depends on clean, safe water.
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