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Projects and Programs

Our work protecting water quality involves many different projects, programs, and initiatives. Click to explore each program.

Arkansas Septic Remediation Program

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Arkansas
2020-2026

Assistance for homeowners with failing septic systems in the Beaver Reservoir and Buffalo River Watersheds.

Missouri Septic Remediation Program

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Missouri
2023-2026

Assistance for homeowners with failing septic systems in Southwest Missouri.

Stone County Septic Pump Out Rebate

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Missouri
2026-2027

Providing $50 septic pump-out rebates for homeowners in Stone County, Missouri. 

Mill Creek Landowner Cost Share

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Arkansas
2024-2027

Supporting landowners with cost-share funding to protect the Buffalo River watershed.

Lake Taneycomo Watershed Landowner Cost Share

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Missouri
2026-2029

Supporting landowners with cost-share funding to protect the Lake Taneycomo watershed.

Kings River Watershed LID Development

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Arkansas
2026-2029

Installing Low-Impact-Development features at the Berryville Public Library to protect the Kings River watershed.

StreamSmart Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring

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Arkansas
2013-Present

Training volunteer citizen scientists to monitor water quality in the Beaver Lake watershed.

Watershed Management Plans

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AR / MO
2014-Present

Drafting strategic roadmaps to improve water quality in multiple watersheds in Arkansas and Missouri.

W.A.T.E.R. Program for Educators

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Missouri
2013-Present

Providing educators with free teaching resources and lessons for students on water quality. 

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