Spring rain events can impact local streams and cause flooding. We are fortunate there is a variety of resources that provide information on flow data and flooding of our local streams. The USGS provides current and historical streamflow data. Daily streamflow conditions for streams in Missouri can be found here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/mo/nwis/rt At the Watershed Center …
Our thanks to the many organizations who helped make the Summit Preparatory School All Service Day at the Watershed Center a huge success! Almost 200 students and parents found time to help with a variety of projects throughout the park. Students from ranging from pre-school to seniors worked to improve trail access, eliminate invasive species, …
Save the Date! July 13, 2019 for our annual Watershed Summer Gala.Join us at the Darr Agricultural Center 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy local food and beer, a silent auction featuring local art, wine and a wine grab, a whiskey pull, seeing old friends and making new ones!Tickets are $50 and available on …
The Watershed Committee is pleased to announce we are hiring for two positions: the Watershed Center Assistant Coordinator and the Watershed Committee Fellowship. Visit the Job Opportunities page for more details.
Water Wednesday: MDC honors Watershed Committee of the Ozarks with the Forestry Division’s ‘Outstanding Partner of the Year’ award.We are proud to be partners with the Missouri Dept. of Conservation for the health of water and land, and we appreciate their recent recognition of our partnership and progress.View the entire story HERE
Craig Young, local resident and Biologist/Invasive Plant Program Leader for the National Park Service: Heartland Inventory Network (based out of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield), has been awarded the “2019 Conservation Champion of the Year Award” by the 21st Century Conservation Corps.Craig works tirelessly to help manage invasive species on our public lands and waters. He …
Craig Young, a 21CSC Champion of the Year for 2019 Read More »
Dear Friend,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 this report and share a moment of joy in the …
On behalf of all the federal employees within the greater Springfield area, I wanted to express our appreciation for the outpouring of love shown by the community as the government workers were involved in a 35-day shutdown.As a member of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks for over a decade and a half, I have …
Thank you from the Federal Employees by Ted Hillmer Read More »
One frequent comment we get here at the park is “Why are you cutting down the trees? I thought you were supposed to protect nature.” The answer is cutting trees and protecting nature are not mutually exclusive. In fact, we are basically working to protect nature by cutting down trees along with performing other management …
Water Wednesday ‘Pardon our Mess or Why are we Cutting Trees Down’? Read More »
The Watershed Committee office will closed December 24 thru January 1. From our WCO family to yours-Merry Christmas and Cheers to a wonderful New Year!
2400 East Valley Water Mill Road
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone: (417) 866-1127
Monday-Friday: 8am to 5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
