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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
09-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
Earth Day celebrations slated for Southeast Michigan during April
Earth Day takes place April 22, but events often are scheduled throughout April under an Earth Month theme. That's the situation in southeast Michigan, where activities and special programming are seen on the calendar over a time frame of three to four weeks. Earth Day began in 1970 , with Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin suggesting "teach-ins" at college campuses on the topics of the environment, air and water pollution. April 22 was chosen as a convenient date between spring break and final exams on a typical college schedule of the time. The University of Michigan actually held its first "teach-in on the environment" a month earlier , March 11, 1970, according to the school's website. The Ann Arbor event was later treated as a prototype for what would take place across the country that spring. Here's some of what is taking place this year: Ann Arbor's Earth Month celebration list includes several free community events intended to encourage residents to take actions in support of "a healthier planet." "Ann Arbor has a history of coming together as a community to make meaningful environmental impact, and we're excited to continue encouraging this tradition as we usher in Earth Day 2025," said Missy Stults, director of the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. The highlights include: An Earth Day 2025 celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at Belle Isle. An Earth Day 2025 celebration will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12 at Wayne County Community College District. There will be educational presentations, crafts and outdoor games. The Earth Day Community Cleanup and Ice Cream Social is slated for 6 to 8 p.m. April 22 at Cold Truth on Cass Avenue. People for Palmer Park will host an Earth Day Clean Up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at Palmer Park off Merrill Plaisance. Earth Day at the Coalition will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26, meeting up at 15720 Alden St., Detroit. Spring Cleaning at 360 Park , 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22. Friends of the Detroit River will host a Spring Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon April 26 at John C. Dingell Park, Ecorse. The Monroe County Earth Day Expo takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12 at Monroe County Community College, with the theme of "Healthy Planet, Healthy You." There will be hands-on learning, live music and food trucks. The Oakland County Earth Day 2025 includes a rally, a march through downtown Royal Oak and other activities. The rally and fair are set for 3 to 7 p.m. April 26 at Royal Oak Farmers Market.
