Eureka Springs is the home
of the National Water Center and continues to inspire us in our efforts to
heal the waters.
Eureka Springs was founded on the belief that there
was healing for human ills to be found in the pure, clean spring waters which
flowed freely from deep inside the earth. The community's century-long history
is based on that beginning, and at least a part of the attraction to today's
visitor or new resident relates to that heritage of belief in the life
re-creating properties of the waters.
From the earliest days, the people recognized the need
to protect and preserve the precious spring waters for the benefit of all.
The first task of the city government was to establish by law large tracts
of open lands, encompassing the hillsides around and above major springs.
The laws and ordinances they enacted a century ago prevail today.
Photo by Brandon Bottomley
* We have a project that will
assist our modern community to carry on the tradition of respect and
reverence for the gift of waters that healed. *Eureka Springs: Founded Upon The Waters That Healed by
June Westphal
Eureka Springs articles - click on the hyperlink of your choice.
Landscaping Recharge Areas to Increase Spring Flow By Patricia Michael
Prepared for a conference on water quality in Eureka Springs, Arkansas,
February 20, 2003. The conference focused on how to improve the flow and
quality of water in the springs. See her article
here:
www.patriciamichaeldesign.com/LandscapingRechargeAreas.htm
