Project Summary The Watershed Committee received a $10,000 grant from the Darr Family Foundation (DFF). This funding will be used to help establish a nursery operation, focused on native plants, at Hillcrest High School. In partnership with Springfield Public Schools (SPS), the Watershed Committee has helped develop a 3-year “college and career pathway” program at …
The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks was awarded the USDA Conservation Technical Assistance Grant for $49,0000 on September 15, 2018. The project is titled the Sac and James River Watershed Conservation Outreach Project and the objective of the project is to promote public awareness and implementation of Farm Bill activities, especially in historically underserved communities …
Project Summary Farming is a major land use in the Sac and James River Watersheds, and nearly all agriculture in these watersheds occurs on private land. Farming operations can occupy a wide spectrum of impact, ranging from land-healing to land-using and abusing. Not all farms are land-healing, but almost no farmer intends to degrade land …
Project Summary The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks would like to acknowledge The Ozark Society Foundation for awarding the Watershed Natives program a grant of $2,000. The Watershed Natives program was established to meet the growing demand for native plants both residential and restoration efforts. Native plants are integral to soil health, pollinator and wildlife …
Groundwater is a precious resource, and many people statewide rely on it exclusively for their water supply. The observation wells at the Watershed Center provide valuable groundwater data, as well as an educational tool for the Watershed Center. The monitoring wells measure the water levels of the two separate aquifers under the Springfield area. The …
Local Partnership Selected for National Award WASHINGTON, April 26, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $330 million in 85 locally driven, public-private partnerships to address climate change, improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Projects are awarded through …
$2.1 Million awarded for the Upper James River Watershed Read More »
The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks was awarded the USDA Conservation Technical Assistance Grant for $49,0000 on September 15, 2018. The project is to promote public awareness and implementation of Farm Bill activities, especially in historically underserved communities and in watersheds critical to drinking water supply. As part of the grant WCO has created a …
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Purpose of Grant: The purpose of this project is to restore the native habitats at the Watershed Center at Valley Water Mill Park through the implementation of the Forest Stewardship Management Plan provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). These actions align with our mission, “to sustain and improve the water resources of Springfield …
Project Summary: Watershed Committee of the Ozarks was awarded a subgrant agreement from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to improve the drinking watershed of Springfield and Greene County. The project will focus on reducing the loading of pollutants identified in the 303(d) watershed(s) and accompanying Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Upper Little …
The Missouri Department of Conservation awarded the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks (WCO) $10,000 through a Community Conservation Grant (CCG). Provide support for terrestrial and aquatic habitat improvement in urban areas, Coordinate efforts among similar organizations which share the common goal of improving urban habitats and supporting community conservation efforts, Train partner organization staff in …
2400 East Valley Water Mill Road
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone: (417) 866-1127
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