Voluntary Conservation Programs
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC) is responsible for maintaining the most up-to-date and comprehensive source of information concerning the rare plant and animal species, and high-quality natural communities of Arkansas Systematic analysis of this natural heritage data can be used to identify locations that hold exceptional importance for the state's natural diversity, but that lack formal protection. To protect such tracts of land, the ANHC maintains a System of Natural Areas. Along with comprising remnants of the original natural landscape, lands within the System of Natural Areas provide vital habitat for imperiled plant and animal species.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
The mission of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission is to wisely manage all the fish and wildlife resources of Arkansas while providing maximum enjoyment for the people.
Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. For Ducks Unlimited information pertaining to Arkansas please see the following links.
http://www.ducks.org/community/states/2003/arkansas.pdfhttp://www.ducks.org/conservation/wetland_functions.asp
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
The Mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The USFWS provides many different programs through federal and state grants. More information on the USFWS can be found by clicking on http://www.fws.gov/
Arkansas Geological Commission
To develop and provide knowledge of the geology and hydrogeology of the State, and to stimulate the orderly development, and encourage the effective management and utilization of the State's mineral, fossil-fuel, and water resources, while protecting the environment.
Arkansas Forestry Commission
Arkansas Forestry Commission is in charge of managing the states forest along with providing professional advice to private landowners. A managed forest provides products, improved wildlife habitat, clean water, and excellent recreational opportunities. Management allows landowners to focus on their own objectives and shorten the time it takes to establish or re-establish trees on a particular piece of ground
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
The Department of Environmental Quality strives to protect and enhance the state's environment through regulatory programs, proactive programs and educational activities. We strive to protect, enhance, and restore the natural environment for the well being of all Arkansans.