Smart Growth for Water Resources Conference
April 2 - April 3
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Overview:
As our region prepares for the incredible milestone of 1 million residents, we believe now is the time to come together to shape a future that balances growth, natural resources, and quality of life.
The “Smart Growth for Water Resources” conference is dedicated to addressing the challenges of natural resource management, including flooding and stormwater management in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) through the lens of smart growth principles. This event brings together experts, practitioners, and community leaders to explore proactive water management strategies, share best practices, develop actionable solutions for resilient communities, and aid in growth planning for developing communities.
Key Themes:
- Flooding and stormwater management in NWA watersheds
- Workshopping with experts to prepare for anticipated growth and water challenges
- Collaborative strategies for water management
- Knowing the tools for water management
- On-site tours of local demonstrations
- Economics of water management
- Community Outreach and Engagement
Planning Committee:
Thank you to the following Planning Committee members: Leif Kindberg – Illinois River Watershed Partnership, Wes Craiglow – Urban Land Institute, Karen McCurdy, Kelsey Criswell – FTN/Olsson, Rob Smith – NWA Council, Trish Ouei – Beaver Water District.
Thank you to the US EPA and the Arkansas Dept. of Agriculture – Natural Resources Division for the opportunity to provide this program under the Nonpoint Source Pollution Program, Project #22-500, titled, “Smart Growth for Source Water Protection in the Beaver Lake Watershed.”
Event Sponsors:
Thank you to the following Sponsors for helping make this a great event!
