Due to continued power outages at the Watershed Center, our May Monthly Meeting is cancelled. Why Ozark streams are changing and how streambank stabilization can help: Marc Owen and Todd Wagner Marc Owen is the Director of the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute at Missouri State University and Todd Wagner, PE, MSCE, MBA, CFM, …
April Monthly Meeting Join us on Friday, April 4, at the Watershed Center at 7:30 a.m. for our Monthly Meeting. “Ozarks Chinquapin: seeds of hope”, Tim Smith, Missouri Department of Conservation, Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, Joplin, MO Tim graduated from Missouri State University (at the time Southwest Missouri State University) with a bachelor’s degree …
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KY3’s The Place Interviews Watershed Natives Program Manager, Christy Wilder Watch the full episode HERE
March Monthly Meeting Join us on Friday, March 7th, at the Watershed Center at 7:30 a.m. for our Monthly Meeting. Join us on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Watershed Center at 7:30 a.m. for our Monthly Meeting.Curtis Millsap, owner of Millsap Farm will present “A Land Ethic for Water: Stories from the Fields of …
February Monthly Meeting Join us on Friday, February 7th, at the Watershed Center at 7:30 a.m. for our Monthly Meeting. The City of Springfield is embarking on some landmark projects including Renew Jordan Creek, The RAISE Grant, and code review as a follow up to the Forward SGF Community Comprehensive Plan. Our City colleagues Carrie …
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Our 2024 Annual Report is Here! 2024 was a year of progress, learning, and celebrating our 40th anniversary. See the image below for a snapshot by the numbers! Our work is far from done, and we’re excited for the opportunities that 2025 will bring. We invite you to explore our 2024 Annual Report to learn about our …
October Monthly Meeting Join us on Friday, December 6th, at the Watershed Center at 7:30 a.m. for our Monthly Meeting. Brent Stock will present: “John, Jim, and the James: Recreation in the Ozarks.” We will explore the history of ecotourism on Ozark streams and learn why recreation is essential for the future of our waterways. Brent, the Executive …
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The Latest in Our Water Education An exciting chapter currently unfolding is the upcoming daylighting of Jordan Creek, a long-awaited project that’s already sparking interest. As the City of Springfield begins implementing Phase One of the Jordan Creek Daylighting Plan, our community tours are witnessing a surge of participation, eager to learn about the transformation that …
In our 40th Anniversary Story, we reflect on the key milestones that have shaped our work and celebrate the individuals and organizations who have joined us on this journey. Dive into our history and learn how we’re continuing to make a lasting difference for our environment and community.
Our Watershed team had the opportunity to visit The Wild Mile in Chicago as part of a Missouri Department of Conservation sponsored trip. This journey was made possible through MDC’s Community Conservation Program,
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