Fourche Creek

Protecting important urban wetlands

For two decades, Audubon Arkansas has spearheaded a growing effort to protect the Fourche Creek Watershed, arguably the most important urban watershed in the state of Arkansas. The watershed drains and filters runoff from Little Rock, Arkansas’s capital.

Despite years of abuse and neglect, Fourche Creek continues to support a highly diverse population of flora and fauna and an 1,800 acre core bottomland region that still maintains its wetland functions and character.

The Fourche Awakens

Fourche Creek: Urban Stream in a Natural Setting

Coursing along the southern reaches of Arkansas's capital city, Fourche Creek provides a natural escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Fourche Creek Watershed
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Fourche Creek Watershed

The 108,800-acre Fourche (pronounced "fush") Creek Watershed includes six third-order streams and nine primary tributaries.

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Friends of Fourche Creek
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Friends of Fourche Creek

A partnership to protect one of the nation's largest urban wetlands

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Floating Fourche Creek
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Floating Fourche Creek

Miles of floatable creek located right in the heart of Little Rock.

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Drain Smart
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Drain Smart

Art + conservation combined

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Drain Markers
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Drain Markers

Do not pollute. Drains directly to creek

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Report Pollution Problems
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Report Pollution Problems

If you see something, say something

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Flora & Fauna of Fourche Creek
Fourche Creek

Flora & Fauna of Fourche

How many species call Fourche Creek home?

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Neighborhood Preceptions of Fourche Creek
Fourche Creek

Neighborhood Preceptions of Fourche Creek

Clinton School study reveals the relationship between residents and Fourche Creek

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Little Rock Sustainability Summit 2016

Fourche Creek recreation was the focus of Little Rock's 2016 Sustainability Summit. Join Mayor Mark Stodola on a float along Fourche and meet some of the Friends of Fourche Creek.

2016 City of Little Rock Sustainability Summit Video

News & Updates

2019 Drain Smart Meet the Artists Celebration

Photo: Christian DeVries

Over 200 people attended the 2018 Drain Smart Meet the Artists Celebration at the Heifer Villate on June 27. Guests talked with the artists about their murals, voted for their favorite art, donated to support the project, and learned that you should never litter because trash on the street gets washed into our creeks through storm drains.

Thanks to our caterers: Heifer International, Lost Forty Brewing, and Moon Distributors. THV11's Nathan Scott was the emcee. Thanks also to our 2019 Drain Smart sponsors: Cathead's Diner, Cromwell Architects, Captiol View/Stifft Station Neighborhood Association, Downtown Little Rock Partnership, GBMc, and Ken & Mary Smith. Support for Drain Smart is also provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thanks to Audubon's awesome partners who help make Drain Smart happen: Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, Arkansas Department of Transportation, Audubon Arkansas, Central Arkansas Water, City of Bryant, City of Little Rock, City of North Little Rock, Friends of Fourche Creek, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, Little Rock Parks and Recreation, Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, The Promenade at Chenal, and THV11.

Drain Smart Aims to Reduce Water Pollution

An interview with artist Marcus Vasquez.

Fourche Creek Urban Water Trail Mile Markers

Thanks to Arkansas Canoe Club members and Friends of Fourche Creek volunteers Cowper Chadbourn and Kendal Strayhorn, there are now river mile markers along the Fourche Creek Urban Water Trail. This 4.4-mile stretch of Fourche Creek winds through beautiful bottomland hardwood forest. Access points are at Benny Craig Park (upstream) and Interstate Park (downstream).

Fourche Creek Mile Marker 4
Fourche Creek mile marker 4. Photo: Cowper Chadbourn
Forestry Conservationist of the Year Award
Fourche Creek

Forestry Conservationist of the Year Award

Friends of Fourche Creek recognized for their work to restore Fourche Bottoms

Drain Smart 2018 People's Choice Awards Announced
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2018 Drain Smart Winners

The Drain Smart Committee announced the winners of fourth annual People’s Choice awards.

2018 Drain Smart Meet the Artists Celebration

2018 Meet the Artists Celebration
Photo: Susan Williamson

Over 200 people attended the 2018 Drain Smart Meet the Artists Celebration at the Centre at University Park on June 26. Guests talked with the artists about their murals, voted for their favorite art, donated to support the project, and learned that you should never litter because trash on the street gets washed into our creeks through storm drains. Checkout photos from the event by Susan Williamson. Vote online now through July 26. The top three vote-getters win prize money.

Thanks to our caterers: Bravo! Flyway Brewing, and Lake Liquor. Michael Eubanks performed wonderful jazz. Thanks also to our 2018 Drain Smart sponsors: The Bernice Garden, Central Arkansas Library System, Downtown Little Rock Partnership, Hillcrest Residents Association, Hillcrest Merchants Association, and the Promenade at Chenal. Support for Drain Smart is also provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thanks to Audubon's awesome partners who help make Drain Smart happen: Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, Arkansas Department of Transportation, Central Arkansas Water, City of Little Rock, Friends of Fourche Creek, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, Little Rock Parks and Recreation, Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, The Promenade at Chenal, and THV11.

Fourche Fest Photos
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Fourche Fest!

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate what makes Fourche Creek special

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