Serving the Ozarks: James River Basin Partnership
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Just as water is essential to life, our waterways are essential to Ozarks culture.
This week for Serving the Ozarks, we're highlighting the James River Basin Partnership and the work they are doing year-round to keep our rivers and streams clean.
The James River Basin Partnership manages the water that flows through our cities and into our homes.
Ahead of it's annual Earth Day Clean Up event on April 22, we stopped by their new office in Springfield to say thank you, and learn about the ways we can all keep the natural beauty of our Ozarks waterways alive for future generations.
Todd Wilkinson, Project Manager for the James River Basin Partnership says the non-profit was created nearly 30 years ago and are willing to partner with any group to keep our water clean.
They manage nearly one million acres of land and 300 river miles stretching from Webster County to Table Rock Lake.
Almost 40% of Springfield's daily water supply comes from some point on the James River.
The group works with city leaders in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark and Republic for storm water education.
Wilkinson says storm water runoff is the biggest issue facing our waterways caused by things like trash, vehicles, using too much fertilizer in our yards or cattle roaming in streams.
They also have a rain barrel rebate and septic system rebate programs and offer free soil testing to land owners.
They have two major clean ups a year including the upcoming Earth Day clean up, held every year on April 22.
In June, more than 100 people will float from one gravel bar to the next, picking up trash as part of the River Rescue event.
If you're interested in volunteering or becoming a member, visit their website, jamesriverbasin.com.
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