07/23/2026
With a heavy heart BRWA mourns the loss of our dear friend and co-founder, Jack Stewart.
After years of teaching around the world Jack and Pam chose to retire and build their off-grid home adjacent to the Buffalo National River near Erbie.
Because of his love for the Buffalo, Jack was a natural choice to lead the fight to protect the river from the threats of swine CAFOs in the watershed and he subsequently helped found BRWA in 2013.
He fought tirelessly to close the CAFO and permanently protect the Buffalo from future threats.
His laser focus on science was key to that success, proving the susceptibility of the river to contaminants throughout the watershed.
He was our chief communicator and his quick and often sharp wit would often defuse tense and heated situations.
His collaboration with other groups, such as the Audubon Society, helped build a passionate national network of supporters.
We hope that Pam and Jack's family will be consoled by the fact that Jack’s legacy and care for the Buffalo will live on and that, due to his hard work, his granddaughter and future generations will be able to enjoy the pristine river he so loved.
Go in peace, Jack.
