The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) announced preservation of 200 acres on the Middle Fork of the White River by Linda and Llyod Stith. The land will be held under a conservation easement, protecting it in perpetuity. Part of the Beaver Watershed Alliance, the land includes the Stith Family Farm, where they will continue the cow and calf operation.
"Both my husband and I grew up running loose in the woods and rivers around our childhood homes in the Missouri Ozarks," said Linda Stith. "Our land has allowed our children and grandchildren to experience that same kind of freedom and enjoyment of the natural world."
Beaver Lake Watershed Preservation
The City of Fayetteville owns the adjacent land near Lake Sequoyah, both are is part of the Beaver Lake Watershed. "As primarily a floodplain, this property is essential for water quality," said Pam Nelson, Director of Land Protection. “Protecting it from future development will help keep our drinking water safe and clean. The project is a great example of how family farms and conservation go hand in hand ensuring local food production continues to thrive in the region.”
Trip Planning
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