About LRRF
Since 2013, the Little Red River Foundation has worked with government agencies and community partners to protect, preserve, and improve the Little Red River. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to keeping the river healthy for generations to come.
Meet Our Board
Meet the people helping guide the Little Red River Foundation's mission to protect and preserve the river for future generations.
Ed Drilling
President
Little Rock
Lowell Myers
Former President
Pangburn
Additional Board Members
Jordan Johnson — Little Rock
Bill Paschall — Little Rock
David Ashmore — Little Rock
Jeff Lynch — Heber Springs
Jeff Smith — Searcy
Kay Arnold — Heber Springs
Kelley Erstine — Conway
Scott Kingsborough — Little Rock
Tag Grace — Little Rock
Allen Gordon — Morrilton
Our Mission
To protect and preserve the Little Red River through conservation, scientific research, community partnerships, and responsible river stewardship.
We believe a healthy river supports more than fish and wildlife. It sustains local communities, creates opportunities for recreation, and preserves a natural resource that future generations deserve to enjoy.
Our Partners
Protecting the Little Red River is a shared effort. We work alongside organizations and community partners committed to conservation, education, and responsible river stewardship.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas Fly Fishers
Arkansas Nature Conservancy
Trout Unlimited - Little Red River #722
Mid-South Fly Fishers
Why Your Support Matters
Improving a river does not happen through one meeting or one letter. It takes sustained relationships, careful research, cooperation among agencies, and a clear voice for the people who care about the Little Red. The Foundation is a volunteer-led nonprofit helping provide that voice.
You can help. A contribution to the Little Red River Foundation supports our ongoing advocacy, conservation partnerships, and work to protect the fishery. Join us as a donor or supporter, follow our updates, and share the importance of this effort with others who value the river.