Randolph County SWCD;
SILVER CREEK
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This 30,700-acre watershed is a tributary of the East Fork Chariton River. Land use in the watershed is estimated to be 29% cropland, 24% woodland, 21% pastureland and 26% other. The most visible source of water quality degradation is sedimentation, which results from sheet, rill, and gully erosion on cropland, and gully erosion on pastureland. The ultimate goal of this six-year project is to educate residents so they recognize and meet their needs with limited outside assistance. Objectives of the project include:

1) educating and inform residents about water quality through demonstrations, newsletters, field days and one-on-one assistance,
2) providing information on timber management,
3) assisting landowners in improving pasture management,
4) protecting and improving riparian areas,
5) controlling and preventing sheet, rill, and gully erosion,
6) improving pesticide and nutrient management, and
7) improving disposal methods of farm and household waste.

 Limited financial assistance will be used for specific needs.

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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