Our November Meeting took place at the Watershed Center on Nov. 4th at 7:30 am.
The Watershed Conservation Corps hosted a special program highlighting the past season’s projects. They discussed local and federally-based projects, including but not limited to invasive species management, prescribed fire, tree planting, and trail maintenance at the following sites:
Forest Service
- Hercules Glades
- Greer Mill Trail
- Ozark Trail (11 Point Section)
- Woodchuck & White Oak Trail
- Markham Spring
- National Visitor Use Monitoring surveys
National Park Service
- Buffalo River
- Pea Ridge (Fire, Cedar)
- Hot Springs (Fire, Invasive)
- Ozark Scenic Riverways
- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
- Wilson’s Creek
- George Washington Carver
- Arkansas Post
Local
- Glade restoration
- Prairie restoration
- Urban invasive plant management
- Native grass planting
- Native tree planting
- Native landscaping
The Nature Conservancy
- Dunn Ranch Prairie
Randall Willoughby with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources gave a quarterly update discussing the outlook of MDC plans and projects, including a timeline considering ARPA Grant allocations.
A reception was held after the meeting to honor WCC Director Caleb Sanders on his last day with the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks as he transitions to a Conservation Coordinator with the City of Springfield and Greene County.
Thank you for your time with us, Caleb!
Stay tuned to hear details on our Monthly Meetings to come.