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The Arkansas Water Resources Center publishes this e-news each month to highlight research, faculty, news and important events.
Mapping Water from Space and Ground: How New USGS Tools Help Arkansas Understand Its Water
Two exciting developments from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are providing better ways to understand water resources across the Nation and here in Arkansas. These new tools work together, showing how water moves above ground and how the rocks below ground affect...
Recap of the 2025 Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference
The Arkansas Water Resources Center hosted another successful Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference from July 22-24, 2025. This year's theme, "Building Resilience through Sound Science and Practice," brought together researchers, students, natural resource...
University of Arkansas Biological Engineering Seniors Make Waves in Water Resources
At the Arkansas Water Resources Center (AWRC), located at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, we proudly support the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department. This year, four exceptional seniors—John Sheely, Madison Leckbee, Maria Vergara Murillo,...
USGS Releases a First-of-its-Kind National Water Availability Assessment
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released the National Water Availability Assessment in January. This assessment provides a first-of-its-kind insight into the demand for water in the United States versus the water supply. The assessment gathered data on individuals...
Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference: 2025 Topics Announced
The Arkansas Water Resources Center is excited to unveil the topic line-up for the 2025 Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference, set for July 22-24, 2025. This annual event brings together researchers, policymakers, and community members to discuss...
Boysen Tests for PFAS Across Central Arkansas Surface Water
Many products used daily contain the industrial chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These products might include nonstick cookware, cosmetics, food packaging. PFAS in waters is a nationwide issue, and we do not have much info on...
Call for Presentations and Sessions for the Annual Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Conference
The AWRC and partners are planning the next Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Conference. The conference organizing committee is now accepting proposals for presentations and organized sessions for the conference. The conference is scheduled for July 22-24, 2025, at...
Water Webinars Continuing in 2025 – Submit Your Topic Ideas
The Arkansas Water Resources Center (AWRC) and its partners announce the continuation of the Arkansas Water Webinar series in 2025 and are now accepting suggestions on topics. In 2024, the AWRC and its partners launched the webinar series to keep the conversation...
Monitoring Arkansas Drought Patterns Through Remote Sensing
Remote sensing through satellites and Google Earth Engine can be a timely and cost-effective way to analyze patterns. This works for drought patterns in addition to ground-based measurements. Zurqani, assistant professor of Geospatial Science in Resource Management...
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