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KY3 News Reporter, Linda Russell, interviewed Mike Kromrey about the historic Fulbright Spring that resurfaced not far from the Watershed Committee downtown office. Click HERE to view KY3 Story — Long lost historic spring resurfaces in central Springfield

This time of year, it is tempting to feel overwhelmed and look toward the end of the spring season. There are days, however, that leave me in awe of the privilege I have and cause me to feel terribly grateful. Tuesday was such a day. The stars aligned and, honestly, I really needed it after [...]

The Watershed Committee is a community resource for water education and outreach and we have teamed up with City Utilities to provide home water conservation kits to our community.  In honor of Drinking Water Week, we would like to remind you that conserving water at home can be fun and easy and save you money [...]

What do you know about H2O? This week May 5th through 11th is Drinking Water Week sponsored by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) to recognize the importance of tap water. The theme this year is “What do you know about H2O?” which encourages people to get to know [...]

Spending a few sweet moments in the garden during the early twilight, I was faced with my greatest displeasure in the horticultural realm; thinning the plants. A thick patch of healthy purple and red Russian Kale plants, just a few days above the soil beckoned me to observe their magnificent growth and proximity; an impenetrably [...]

  On April 19th, 2013 the Watershed Committee Choose Environmental Excellence Award was presented to Rick Scarlet and Gloria Johnson, in recognition of water resource stewardship and leading the community by example.  Their home is a model for rainwater harvesting, low impact development, and renewable energy generation. Mike Kromrey Executive Director

What a wonderful thing it is when young adults take charge of the health of their community. Last Tuesday about seventy college students from Missouri State University gathered downtown in the middle of the school day. The goal was not to socialize or to skip class, although both outcomes were almost certainly realized along the [...]

The Ozark Area Pharmacy Association, in conjunction with the nationwide campaign by the DEA,  is hosting a Take Back event at seven locations on Saturday April 27, 2013 from 10am-2pm Unused or expired medications are a public safety issue  and if disposed of improperly can cause problems for aquatic ecosystems. Medication take-back events provide a [...]

Redbuds are blooming along the stream, as if a massive brush dipped in fuchsia has painted its banks. Dogwood flowers are scant and tinged with a fresh yellow green. The curtains have fallen on the trout lily, but wake robin is subtly beautiful in its second week since debut. A gentle shower whispers through the [...]

  The Big Urbie Stormwater Grant successfully planted 290 native seedlings along South Creek at the William H. Darr Agricultural Center in Springfield last Thursday. A special thank you goes out to Missouri State University, Ozark Greenways, Tom DeWitt and his dedicated group of students that made this such a productive afternoon!  As these seedlings [...]