AWRC 2025 Year in Review: A Year of Impact and Growth
As we reflect on 2025, the Arkansas Water Resources Center (AWRC) is proud to celebrate another year of advancing water research, education, and outreach across Arkansas. Through the dedication of our team, partners, and stakeholders, we’ve made significant strides in addressing the state’s water resource challenges and opportunities.
2025 By the Numbers
Our impact in 2025 was measurable across every aspect of our mission:
- 275+ attendees joined us at the annual Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Conference, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers
- 17 publications disseminated critical water research findings to academic and professional audiences
- 15 students received support through our programs, investing in the next generation of water resources professionals
- 7 research projects received AWRC funding, addressing priority water issues facing Arkansas
- 551 newsletter subscribers stayed connected with water resources news and updates
- 1,075 Facebook followers engaged with our content and community online
- $436,839 in external funding secured to support water research and programming
- 26,531 ScholarWorks downloads of AWRC publications, extending our research impact nationally and globally
- 42,220 analytes measured in our water quality laboratory, providing essential data for research and decision-making
- $332,658 in lab revenue, reflecting the critical services our laboratory provides to researchers, agencies, and communities
Looking Ahead to 2026
Building on this momentum, we’re excited to continue our work in 2026, including the Water Fellows program, our monthly Water Webinar series, and our annual summer conference. We remain committed to supporting innovative water research, training the next generation of water professionals, and sharing knowledge with stakeholders across Arkansas.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our success in 2025. Together, we’re making a lasting impact on our state’s most precious resource, water.
