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AWWA Spotlights Watershed’s Source Water Protection Plan

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The American Water Works Association Spotlights Watershed’s Source Water Protection Plan The American Water Works Association called the plan a “Collaborative Success Story” in their recent article. They explain the partnership of Watershed and City Utilities, saying, “It provides maximum return on each stakeholder’s dollar and mutual community benefit for over 40 years.” Since its …

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Fellows Lake Hosts Empower Abilities Day at the Lake

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Day at the Lake was held on Sept. 16th, 2023 at Fellows Lake For the second year, Empower: Abilities hosted a day of free fun on the water for people with disabilities. Over 200 people registered for this great day of floating, fishing, and more! The Day at the Lake was full of smiles! A mix …

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Phil Graves: Harmonizing Business, Nature, and Community and MDC Update

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September Monthly Meeting Recap: Our 2023 September Monthly Meeting was held on September 1st at the Watershed Center. Phill Graves, CEO of Wild Idea Buffalo, a regenerative meat and leather company, presented on “Harmonizing Business, Nature, and Community.” Mr. Graves began by thanking Watershed and their work to protect one of our most precious resources. …

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Upcoming Free Educational Tour at the Onsite Wastewater Training Center

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We are hosting an Educational Tour at the Onsite Wastewater Training Center on August 17th, 2023 Join us for an educational walking tour of the Onsite Wastewater Training Center on August 17th to learn about septic systems, maintenance tips to extend the life of your septic system, and current pump-out rebate programs! Plus Little Sac …

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Watershed Summer Gala 2023 Recap

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Looking Back on the 2023 Watershed Gala Hosting an annual event like the Watershed Summer Gala requires a unique balance of continuing favorite elements, making improvements, and keeping things fresh. This year, our switch to June and the flip to Friday afforded us incredible evening weather and better attendance opportunity. The “vibe” was fun, laid …

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June Monthly Meeting Recap

June Monthly Meeting Recap: Our 2023 June Monthly Meeting was held on the 2nd at 7:30 a.m. at the Watershed Center Eric Fuselier, an environmental scientist specializing in plant selection, presented “The Importance of Species Selection for Improving Stormwater Quality with Native Plants.” Mr. Fuselier explained that stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces oftentimes carries pollutants into …

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Watershed Spring Newsletter 2023

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Watershed’s Spring is filled with exciting programs and projects! Read our newsletter belowto see how we’re working with our community to support local drinking water resources this season. Visit the link: WatershedSpring23

June Monthly Meeting

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Join us on June 2 at 7:30 a.m. at the Watershed Center for our Monthly Meeting Eric Fuselier will present “The Importance of Species Selection for Improving Stormwater Quality with Native Plants” at our Monthly Meeting on Friday, June 2, at 7:30 am at the Watershed Center. Mr. Fuselier works with engineers and landscape architects to …

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May Monthly Meeting Recap

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May Monthly Meeting Recap: Our 2023 May Monthly Meeting was held on the 5th at 7:30 a.m. at the Watershed Center Denise Henderson Vaughn, science writer and award-winning journalist, presented on Karst education in the Ozarks: teachers, documentaries, maps, and field trips. She discussed the history of Ozarks karst, its controversies, and the importance of community …

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May Monthly Meeting

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Join us on May 5th at 7:30 a.m. at the Watershed Center for our Monthly Meeting Denise Henderson Vaughn, science writer, and award-winning journalist, has been covering Ozark karst stories since the 1990s. Her articles have appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri Conservationist, and local publications, and she has also produced two karst documentaries. One …

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