Greene County SWCD;
UPPER LITTLE SAC CREEK
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This project is made up of two watersheds totaling 44,954 acres. In addition to 100 miles of streams, the watershed also includes Fulbright Springs and McDaniel Lakes, which provide public drinking water to the city of Springfield. Land use in the watershed is estimated to be 59% grassland, 23% woodland, 3% reservoirs, and 14% other uses. Concerns in the watershed include increased urban growth, stormwater runoff, nonpoint pollutants resulting from poor land management practices, and contamination of groundwater via septic systems, sinkholes and abandoned wells. The goal of the project is to protect and maintain the quality of all drinking water resources while enhancing economic sustainability for agricultural producers through education and improved land management practices. Objectives include:

1) improving and/or maintaining water quality and quantity,
2) preventing stormwater runoff and soil erosion,
3) improving groundwater quality,
4) improving quality and management of grassland and timber, and
5) providing public information and education.

Project support and technical assistance will be provided from a variety of agencies and organizations such as NRCS, MDC, University of Missouri Extension, City of Springfield utility companies, Southwest Missouri State University, 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