Spring River Watershed Partnership - 2nd Meeting

A group of twelve met Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 in carthage, MO. for the purpose of continuing the conversation of establishing a (Jasper County, MO) Spring River Watershed organization. The Carthage Press reported (12/14/2008) Plan of Attack Revealed, on the priortization of desired outcomes for the group, Spring River Watershed Partnership. The MISSION: "Protect, conserve and restore water quality and water quantity though scientific and educational programs for all who receive the benefits of Spring River Watershed". The group agreed to initially focus on the Spring River (elevated bacteria levels) and North Fork of Spring River (excessive sediment levels). The next step is to identify all groups that have done or are doing research in these taget areas. Then the group will begin assimilating data regarding the problems, in order to develop plans for management and solutions.