Watershed’s first Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) Native Plant sale was a tremendous success! Hundreds of customers visited the Watershed Center to safely pickup prepaid orders from vendors throughout the state.It was exciting to share the enthusiasm of reestablishing native plants with the customers visiting the park. Native plants are integral to soil health, pollinator and …
The Hidden World of Private-Land Stewardship: A Conversation with Dr. Bob Elworth For the majority of our restoration projects, invasive species management is a top priority. After all, our natural communities are constantly pressured by invasives, such as bush honeysuckle, wintercreeper, and crown vetch. These invasives must be properly controlled for our natural communities to …
Approximately 400 native seedlings were planted adjacent to the South Dry Sac River at Lost Hill Park to help improve the riparian corridor. Thank you to Missouri Department of Conservation and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board for helping with this project! Stacey Armstrong Smith, Projects Manager
Dear Friends,One of the fascinating aspects of the Covid Crisis is seeing people flock to the outdoors seeking mental and physical health. Every trail, park, sidewalk, and lake access I’ve seen has been bustling with people enjoying the benefits of the outdoors (in a well-spaced manner, of course). It is a good reminder that the …
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“It only took a dozen pulls of the saw to transect the few years of our ownership.”As our world seems to be upside down, I can’t help but recall these words, written by Aldo Leopold and published in his 1949 classic, “A Sand County Almanac”. Here, Aldo is sitting in his home by his fire, …
Dear Friends,As you’re all aware, the situation surrounding COVID-19 has caused most of us to adjust our daily routines and adopt new methods for accomplishing our work.The Watershed Committee is following the procedures listed below through April 3: The Watershed Committee office is closed to all visitors and staff are encouraged to work from home …
Dear Friends, We continue to grow and thrive in pursuit of our mission to keep the water clean. Our generous sponsors, talented staff, dedicated board, investors, volunteers, and friends help propel us to new levels of effectiveness. It is our great honor to work alongside you! Please flip through our Annual Report 2019 and share …
The Watershed Conservation Corps is hiring part-time/temporary positions.Job Title: Heartland Network/National Park Service Crew3 Positions AvailablePosition Dates: March 23-October 19Reports to: Conservation Corps Manager To view full job details, CLICK HEREJob Title: Mark Twain National Forest Crew Member 4 Positions AvailablePosition Dates: May 25-August 10Reports to: Conservation Corps Manager To view full job details, CLICK HERE
The Watershed Committee is thrilled to assist with the stream ecology component of the GLADE Project (Green Leadership Academy for Diverse Ecosystems). During GLADE, Greater Ozarks Audubon Society (GOAS) teams up with Missouri State University and the Missouri Department of Conservation to offer a week-long residential stay for 16 high school students at the Missouri …
I consider myself beyond lucky to work with volunteers. In my slightly biased opinion, volunteers are the best people. They take time away from their personal schedules and dedicate that time to improving the world around them, and in general, volunteers tend to be positive, driven, intelligent, and oh so kind-hearted. Through my work, I …
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