Stream Team

Educating and Empowering Arkansans for Aquatic Conservation

More than 90,000 miles of streams lace The Natural State, from the mighty Arkansas River to small creeks you can jump across. These rivers, streams, bayous, creeks and springs provide millions of hours of recreational activity, millions of gallons of drinking water, water for irrigation and industry, and millions of dollars of income to the state and its citizens.

Unfortunately, we’ve hurt the quality of many waterways. We’ve lost thousands of miles of free-flowing, natural streams to damming, industrial and agricultural pollution and other activities. Support your local waterway by sponsoring a Stream Team.

How to Get Involved

The Stream Team program is a resource to help educators and community leaders take initiative in conservation of our local waterways. Those interested can register to sponsor a Stream Team and adopt a waterway of their choice. Sponsors are required to participate in Stream Team training and conduct at least three monitoring sessions each year. This training is eligible as Professional Development hours for educators. In order to support consistent monitoring, sponsors will receive a Stream Team Kit including macroinvertebrate sampling nets, waders, basic water quality monitoring set, reusable mesh waste bags, and other support materials.

Looking to Dive Deeper?

Stream Team Sponsors looking to enhance or supplement their monitoring tools are also eligible to apply for a Wildlife Education Grant. Grant funds can be used by educators to purchase any additional equipment or supplies to help expand their Stream Team capabilities.

Data Recording & Stream Team Mapper

Need More?

For any additional information regarding Stream Team offerings or data reporting please contact the Stream Team Coordinator.