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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Earth Day clean up on Springfield waterways
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The James River Basin Partnership (JRBH) is celebrating Earth Day by cleaning up trash along the shores of Lake Springfield and the James River. Executive Director Brent Stock says many people want to get out and help the environment around this time of year, and this is a great opportunity to do so. The pre-registration is required for this clean up event. It usually includes the opportunity to float along the river on kayaks and canoes. However, recent rain will be keeping the volunteers on land today. Stock says they have around 80 people pre-registered, but taking care of nature and waterways is an all-year effort. 'Sustainability and conservation that starts at home,' Stock said. 'Whether that's taking a soil test before doing law fertilization in the spring and fall or cleaning up after your pets, planting native plants, or if you're a streamside owner, making sure you have vegetation in place along the streams and creeks.' JRBP has multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year including a River Rescue Clean up in June. For more information on how you can get involved you can visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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- 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.
