Watershed Management Practices for a Growing Economy

Watershed Management Practices for a Growing Economy

Lecture (1 session) | This program is completed

481 S. Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, AR 72704 United States

Room 144

Open to OLLI Members & Non-OLLI Members

Thursday, March 14, 2024 (one day)

1:30 PM-3:30 PM on Th

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$34.00

$19.00

Water resources management is increasingly challenging in a growing Northwest Arkansas. As the population reaches one million people by 2045, best management practices that support water quality, storm-water management, a growing economy, and quality of life in our region will become increasingly important. In this two-hour workshop, Leif Kindberg and Morgan Keeling along with the class, will look at the history, challenges, and best management practices for both municipalities and commercial and residential landowners to start tackling their water problems - including flooding and erosion - in NWA.

  • This class will meet in person at the new OLLI offices, located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.

    Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.

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    OLLI, 481 S. Shiloh Dr., Fay

Leif Kindberg has 17 years of experience in conservation, agriculture, and water resources management in the United States, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Leif is the Executive Director of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership where he works with a staff of seven to implement education and voluntary conservation work in partnership with landowners, businesses, municipalities, and others to promote and improve water quality, economic development, and quality of life in our region. For the previous nine years Leif worked with Tetra Tech Inc, a leading provider of water consulting and engineering services with 27,000 employees worldwide. Most recently he lived in Tanzania and led a water resources management program in two of the country’s largest river basins to improve water quality through conservation and better use of hydrological data. Leif grew up on a small farm in Northwest Arkansas and moved back to the State in 2021 with his wife and two young boys.

Keeling, Morgan

Morgan Keeling is the Program Manager, Residential and Commericial Partnerships for the Illinois River Watershed Partnership.