Our Mission
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership is a non-profit that works to improve the integrity of the Illinois River Watershed through public education, outreach, and implementation of conservation and restoration practices throughout the watershed.
Protecting natural resources in our rapidly urbanizing region.
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This is Your Watershed
Landowners and residents of Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Lincoln, Farmington, Tontitown, Prairie Grove, Lowell, Cave Springs, Elm Springs, and Siloam Springs— all the way over to Tahlequah, Oklahoma— you live in the Illinois River Watershed! Contact Us
Sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter and periodic alerts for our learning sessions, discussions, events, water quality topics, and more!
There is always work to be done to better the watershed, consider volunteering with us to make a difference!
You can make a donation to aid us in our watershed improvement initiatives.
RESERVING IRWP FACILITIES
As a nonprofit, IRWP aims to maintain sanctuary access for mission-aligned partners, supporters, and the community while ensuring operational sustainability of the organization. Rentals support outreach, stewardship, and upkeep of the space. The Watershed Sanctuary’s primary purpose is to preserve this valuable conservation area for the species that live there, and the Learning Center to support IRWP Events and a workspace for staff. All rentals are subject to availability, including Sponsor waived fee rentals. Please read through our rental page, guidance, and policies to see if your event is the right fit with our facilities.
Streambank Erosion
a growing concern in the Illinois River Watershed
Property owners along the Illinois River and its tributaries in Northwest Arkansas are losing an estimated 20 acres each year to stream bank erosion, according to a multiyear study.
