Protecting natural resources in our rapidly urbanizing region. What We Do
Who We AreIRWP is a 15-year-old nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the integrity of the Illinois River Watershed, a region covering rapidly urbanizing Northwest Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma, through public education, outreach, and the implementation of conservation and restoration practices.
This is Your WatershedLandowners and residents of Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Lincoln, Farmington, Tontitown, Prairie Grove, Lowell, Cave Springs, Elm Springs, and Siloam Springs— all the way over to Tahlequah, Oklahoma— you live in the Illinois River Watershed! See a Map Watershed Lookup Tool
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IRWP is Here to HelpIRWP’s programming provides assistance to landowners living in our watershed. If you need stormwater resources, help understanding and managing streamside property, or have a failing septic system, we may be able to provide financial and technical assistance.
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The Illinois River Watershed Partnership works to improve the integrity of the Illinois River Watershed through public education, outreach, and implementation of conservation and restoration practices throughout the watershed. Our Mission
IRWP is seeking a qualified Program Manager.View Job Openings at IRWP Job Openings
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