Want to learn more about the people and organizations making an environmental impact in Conway and central Arkansas?
Find them here!
Central Arkansas Water
Raven Lawson, Watershed Protection Manager
To enhance the quality of life for Central Arkansas by delivering high-quality water and dependable service that exceed customer expectations; protecting and ensuring a long-term water supply for future generations; and serving as responsible stewards of public health, utility resources, and the environment.
Lake Conway Point Remove Watershed Alliance
Canton Ford, President
The Lake Conway Point Remove Watershed Alliance is dedicated to working with individuals, groups, and governmental agencies to educate and promote the importance of the watershed, and to develop and implement plans to restore and enhance the integrity and quality of the watershed for present and future generations.
Audubon Society of Central Arkansas
Cindy Franklin, President
The mission of the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas is to encourage programs and activities supporting all things natural, wild, and free, especially birds, bird habitat stability and improvement, as well as to promote fellowship among members, educate and inspire the public, and champion the highest standards of ethical outdoor conduct.
The Locals
Sandra Leyva, Director
The Locals is a creative placemaking organization that strives to bring people together to make Conway a more creative, unique and vibrant place to live.
Wildland Gardens
Melissa Cowper-Smith, Founder
Research and implement small-scale farming practices based on principles found in permaculture design and ecological farming.
Arkansas Hemp Association
Jeremy Fisher, Founder
The Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association (ACIA) is a 501(c)(6) cannabis industry trade association advocating for laws, regulations and public policies that foster a healthy, professional and accountable medical cannabis industry in our state.
Conway Advocates for Bicycling
James Bruce, Member
CAB promotes bicycling in the Conway area by encouraging the development and use of bike paths, routes, lanes, and trails. CAB provides educational materials and instruction for safe bicycling to both cyclists and motorists. Our goal is to keep bicycling fun by making it safer and more convenient.
Arkansas Science Festival
Amy R. Pearce, Director
The Arkansas Science Festival’s mission is to annually engage underserved communities in a celebration of science through dynamic programming hosted each October. Arkansans celebrate scientific wonders, resources, and opportunities by exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our vision is to greatly expand the ASF’s impact on Arkansas. Increasing the number of students who stay engaged in STEM throughout their schooling, as well as providing positive experiences with STEM for area adults are vital needs in Arkansas.
Conway Public Art
Ruthann Curry Brown, Chair
The Public Art Board strives to encourage an artistic Conway through the creation, acquisition, and/or display of community-centered art.
Conway Scene
Todd Jones, Publisher & Owner
Conway Scene is an online agency that is committed to telling stories of every day influencers in Conway. We are an online publication and support sustainable efforts for our environment.
Arkansas Master Naturalists
Bob Verboon, President Foothills Chapter Master Naturalist
Arkansas Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists and stewards of the environment striving to protect and preserve Arkansas' natural beauty.