1. Implementing Green Infrastructure Elements for Enhanced Water Quality in the Illinois River Watershed
Grant #15-800
Project Period: Oct. 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017
2016 Nonpoint Source Pollution Stakeholder & Project Review Meeting

2. Arkansas, Oklahoma Cherokee Nation 20+ cities, 7 Counties
500,000 + Stakeholders
Arkansas, Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation
20+ cities, 7 Counties
1.1 million acres
1,700 square miles
The headwaters of the Illinois River originate near Hogeye, Arkansas near Fayetteville, and the
river flows westerly through the Ozarks into Oklahoma and eventually into Lake Tenkiller Ferry.
The main tributary streams in the Illinois River watershed include Osage Creek, Flint Creek,
Clear Creek,and the Baron Fork. Historically, the watershed was characterized by forest and
pasture land use with little development; however, over the past two decades nearly one
quarter of the watershed area has changed its land use where significant increases in
residential, commercial and industrial development have been observed. The Illinois River
watershed (HUC# ) is a 319 priority watershed of the Arkansas Natural Resources
Commission (ANRC).

3. Project Deliverables:
• Train 150 people in green infrastructure design and installation
• Implement 15 demonstration projects in public/quasi-public locations in
the Illinois River Watershed
• Help foster a “Green Infrastructure Culture” in Arkansas. 
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

4. Project Deliverables:
15 Demonstration Projects:
Porous Pavers/Pathways
Bioswales
Rain Gardens
Water Harvesting
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

5. Previous Rain Garden Grant Waiting List
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

6. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
May 2016
30 Participants at GI Workshop
IRWP Watershed Learning Center
Cave Springs, AR
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

7. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Jan & Aug 2016
Native Plant Workshops
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

8. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

9. 2015 – 2016 Grant Recipients: Green Infrastructure in the IRW
George Junior High, Springdale
Harber High School + Hellstern, Springdale
JBU Campus, Siloam Springs
JO Kelly, Springdale
Mathias Elementary, Rogers
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, Fayetteville
School of Innovation, Springdale
Siloam Springs Parks Dept., Siloam Springs
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

10. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

11. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
FUPC GI Project, August 2016
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

12. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
FUPC GI Project, August 2016
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

13. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

14. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

15. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

16. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

17. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

18. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

19. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

20. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

21. Green Infrastructure in the IRW Grant 15-800
Features thirteen species of native plants
SIGNAGE EXAMPLE
Green Infrastructure in the IRW
Grant

22. Economic Value/Match: $181,041
Oct Sept Outreach Education & Conservation Project Implementation TD:
Participants: 6,457
Hours: 8,621
Economic Value/Match: $181,041
* Outreach Hours at $21
Outreach Education for LID at IRWP Sanctuary & Learning Center

23. Thank you!
Becky Roark, IRWP