Barry County SWCD;
UPPER SHOAL CREEK WATERSHED
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This watershed area is approximately 92,000 acres with an estimated 73% grassland, 20% in forestland, 2% cropland, and 5% other. Increasing volume and improper disposal of animal waste are the greatest threat to this watershed. Another source of nonpoint pollutants is septic systems. Inadequate sewage treatment along with abandoned wells and cisterns result in effluent and contaminants entering surface or groundwater. Concerns have been expressed regarding erosion from overgrazing and poorly managed pastures. Objectives include:

1) educating and training landowners in nutrient management,
2) assisting landowners in the project area with the establishment of nutrient management systems,
3) improving existing or establish riparian corridor,
4) establishing baseline levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in streams and springs,
5) promoting the planting of grass species that more efficiently utilize nutrients,
6) increasing efficiency of nutrient use through demonstration of new litter-handling practices,
7) establishing baseline levels & determine safe levels of soil test phosphorus, and
8) increasing knowledge of pollution prevention.

Project support includes organizations, agencies and companies such as Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), University of Missouri Extension, Tyson Foods, and Stream Team volunteers.

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Missouri Department
of Natural Resources

Missouri Watershed Information Network (MoWIN)
Send comments to: mowin1@missouri.edu
205 Agricultural Engineering
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-0085
Toll Free: (MO only): 1-877-H20-shed (426-7433)
Fax: (573) 884-5650

Page last updated August 26, 2008