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Daniel joins us to explain different plans to help landowners properly manage wildlife and how the alliance can help. If you would like to contact Daniel, please email him at [email protected] or visit our website beaverwatershedalliance.org for more information.

Jerry is back to continue our series on soil health in the watershed. If you would like to speak with Jerry about these topics give him a call at 479-225-4042 or you may email him via [email protected]. Also, check out BWA’s new website for upcoming events or projects found at beaverwatershedalliance.org

We’re joined by Jerry Genz, Beaver Watershed Alliance’s Agriculture Resource Specialist, to talk about soil health. As a farmer himself, he has learned a lot and is here to share his best management practices. If you would like to contact Jerry, please email him at [email protected] or feel free to call him at 479-225-4042.

Beaver Watershed Alliance’s Geospatial Ecologist, Nate Weston, joins us to explain what makes glade ecosystems unique and valuable. Listen to hear about interesting facts about glades in Northwest Arkansas, the flora and fauna that inhabit them, and ways landowners can protect them!

Trish Redus joins the show today to discuss volunteering in the watershed. Together we dive into the “why” of volunteering. As a lifelong conservationist and avid volunteer, Trish brings incredible perspective to the conversation. Listen in to hear about the bonus benefits volunteering brings to individuals and to the region.

This month Jennifer Johnson joins the podcast to talk about women in conservation. Jennifer is the director of business for the Arkansas Forestry Association, and she coordinates the Women Owning Woodlands program. On today’s episode, we talk about the real-world forestry skills that the program teaches, the perspective women bring to conservation, and the value of connecting women with one another.

Throughout the month of July, we are celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month. Today we speak with Alan Bland about all things Beaver Lake. Alan recently retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers where he spent 36 years as a park ranger and natural resource specialist. Whether you’re interested in history, recreation, or wildlife, this podcast has something for you!

Sara Wittenberg, Project Wingspan Arkansas State Coordinator, joins the podcast this month to celebrate Pollinator Week. She starts us off with why we should care about pollinators and shared a variety of ways you can get involved.

On the podcast this month, we welcome Kent Laughlin, Project Manager with the Department of Community Development for the City of Rogers, along with Becky Roark, Executive Director for the Alliance. Low-impact Development mimics nature by allowing rainwater to slow down and soak into ground, reducing flooding. Listen in to learn how the City of Rogers is incorporating permeable pavers into several low-impact development projects in the downtown area.

This month we welcome Marson Nance, Director of Land Protection and Stewardship with the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. Land conservation plays an integral role in protecting our regional drinking water source, wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and our region’s identity. Listen in to hear Marson answer all of your questions about conservation easements.

This month we welcome Kurtis Cecil, an Associate Professor in the Life Sciences Department at Northwest Arkansas Community College. Kurtis is also the Chair of the habitat committee with the Ozark Prairie Quail Forever Chapter and has been instrumental in getting the Ozark Prairie Prescribed Burn Association off the ground this winter. We talk about how to choose the appropriate season for prescribed burning based on your conservation goals and the hurdles landowners face when wanting to burn their property. Listen in to find out how you can join the recently formed prescribed burn association and learn more at an upcoming training opportunity.

This month we welcome Jane Maginot, Washington County Extension Agent for Stormwater Education. We talk about a cool eco-art project she spearheaded, as well as ways you can help in your community. Jane also runs a cattle and poultry farm with her husband, and she shared ways they are working to improve water quality on their farm alongside increasing the farm’s profitability.