July Monthly Meeting
The July Monthly Meeting is cancelled in observance of Independence Day. The Watershed office will be closed Friday, July 3.Â
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Community Conservation Funds at Work
Community Conservation Funds at Work As an effort to improve water quality and diversify fish and wildlife habitats in both Valley Water Mill Lake and Fellows Lake, Watershed partnered with Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to create and maintain floating wetlands. Floating wetlands shift the aquatic plant community to more favorable conditions like
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June Monthly Meeting
Join us Friday, June 5, 7:30am-8:30am at the Watershed Center Saki Urushidani, Professional Engineer, City of Springfield is presenting “Five Years of Green Infrastructure Investment and Implementation in the City of Springfield”. Following the presentation, meeting attendees are encouraged to share brief updates. The quarterly National Weather Service update is postponed. Â
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Save the Date
Save the Date! The Watershed Summer Gala will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Back Road space at Wire Road Brewing! It will be extra special as you will be one of the first to experience the new pavilion-with restrooms!   Â
April MM Follow Up
It was a perfect spring morning and another full house at our April Monthly Meeting as Emily Young presented about the work she and Stream Teams United are doing to educate about the impacts of plastic pollution and community involvement. Emily has shared her presentation below with us to share with you.
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April Monthly Meeting
Join us Friday, April 3, 7:30am-8:30am at the Watershed Center Emily Young, Advocacy Outreach Coordinator, Stream Teams United is presenting “The Impacts of Plastic Pollution and the Power of Community Organizing”. Following the presentation, Adam Coulter, District Conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service will give a quarterly update, and meeting attendees are encouraged to
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MM Follow Up
Hello Springfield Watersheders, It was such a joy for me to speak in that room to people I have crossed paths with throughout my career. I have a special place for Watershed, for that building, and for all of you in my heart! I was walking on clouds that day! I wanted to share a
February Monthly Meeting
February Monthly Meeting Join us on Friday, February 6 at the Watershed Center at 7:30 a.m. for our Monthly Meeting. Understanding Community Trash and Recycling Presenter: Ashley Krug, Market Development Coordinator, City of Springfield Environmental Services In her role as Market Development Coordinator for the City of Springfield’s Department of Environmental Services, Ashley is responsible
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Watershed Natives is Hiring Summer Interns
Watershed Natives Summer Internship Job Overview The Watershed Natives Summer Internship provides a hands-on learning opportunity for individuals interested in native plant care, landscape design, greenhouse operations, and environmental education. Interns will also support the Floating Wetland Project and the Community Conservation Job Corps Program in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Position Summary
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Fellows Lake LLC is Hiring
Looking for work on the water? Fellows Lake LLC seeks Crew Members… Fellows Lake LLC, is seeking to fill seasonal, part-time Crew Member positions for the 2026 season. Fellows Lake is a beautiful place north of Springfield, Missouri. The lake provides a large amount of drinking water for the community and also showcases a variety
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