The Ozarks are an old, worn highland of forested hills, clear rivers, and hidden caves rising out of the mid-continent an ancient plateau dissected by some of the most beautiful float streams in America. Beneath the surface lies a labyrinth of karst, and in the dark waters of those caves and springs live blind fish, salamanders, and other creatures found nowhere else on Earth. It is a region of surprising endemism and deep rural character.
The organizations here protect the spring-fed rivers and the caves and aquifers that feed them, conserve the oak-hickory forests and glades, and safeguard the rare aquatic life of this hidden underground world. Their work guards a quiet, ancient landscape and the singular creatures that dwell within it.
Environmental Organizations in This Bioregion
14 organizations working across this landscape.
Arkansas NICA
Jr and High School Mountainbike Teams across the state of Arkansas.
Aythos
Aythos is committed to strengthening and building the resilience of Himalayan communities through programs that foster health and sustainable livelihoods.
Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks
Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Bentonville, AR, United States of Americ...
Buffalo River Watershed Alliance
Buffalo River Watershed Alliance is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with conservation / environment. Based in Jasper, AR, United States of Am...
Heifer Project International
To work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.
Helen R. Walton Children's Enrichment Center
Build a foundation of lifelong learning for young children in a nurturing, healthy, research based environment focused on intentional play, exploration and family we...
Lucky Dawg Rescue Inc
Rescuing abandoned animals and families of animals in need with assistance with medical and rehoming in Arkansas and Missouri.
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust
Local, non-governmental, nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation organization dedicated to forever protecting the special places and landscapes that define our home.
Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC)
Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC) is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Huntsville, AR, United States of Ame...
Pedal It Forward
A local Northwest Arkansas nonprofit that recycles, refurbishes, repairs used bicycles and gives them away to under served populations.