The goal of our conservation and restoration efforts is to keep the Illinois River and its tributaries as a fully functioning ecosystem, where ecological protection, conservation and economically productive uses support diverse aquatic and riparian communities, meet all state and federal water quality standards, promote economic sustainability and provide recreational opportunities.
Our annual Riparian Project in multiple cities throughout the watershed and our Rain Garden Initiative are just two conservation and restoration efforts we are working together with our partners to implement and improve water quality.
Check out how you can join us in these efforts and learn more about these conservation practices for implementation where you live in the watershed.
To learn more about Rain Gardens, the Northwest Arkansas Rain Garden Project, the use of a Jet Stinger for Planting, Riparian Buffers, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Best Management Practices, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Sites, Soil Testing, and Rain Barrels, use the links on the left.