





The Illinois River Watershed Partnership is offering a workshop for K – 12 teachers to receive hands-on training in watershed management practices. This two day workshop will provide real world application of environmental practices and help teachers to design and implement interactive classroom lab activities.
To register go to http://www.irwp.org/events/watershed-workshop-for-k-12-teachers/
Register now for the 2013 Restoration of Our Rivers Conference to be held Oct. 3-4 at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. Featured speakers include former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Director, Center for New Energy and Economy at Colorado State University, among many other national and regional experts sharing how we can improve our watershed. Click here for a current conference agenda.
To register go to http://www.irwp.org/events/restoration-of-our-rivers/
Four stormwater certification courses and exam will be offered as pre-conference options for those desiring further credentials. For more information on four course offerings, go to www.irwp.org/education-and-outreach/annual-conference/
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We're excited about our Northwest Arkansas Rain Garden Project. If you are interested in applying for a Rain Garden Grant, click here.
Check out the IRWP as one of the featured grantees on the Walton Family Foundation homepage!