Rediscovering Fourche Bottoms is focus tonight at studioMAIN

20140508-222311.jpgTonight from 5pm to 9pm, studioMAIN (1423 South Main Street) will be showcasing “Unearthed: rediscovering the Fourche Bottoms.” It is an exhibition of work created by 3rd and 4th year landscape architecture students at the University of Arkansas.

The work addresses the potential of the Fourche Bottoms as a resource for the city of Little Rock. One of the largest urban wetlands in the country, the Fourche Bottoms serves as a drainage basin for over 90% of Little Rock and provides a wealth of ecosystem services such as reduced flooding, improved air quality, and important habitat for fish and wildlife.

This exhibition showcases a range of projects that represent ongoing research and an expanded vision for community access, recreational opportunities, improved water quality and habitat, and increased public awareness and enjoyment of the Fourche Bottoms.