Views Sought on Watershed Plan

The Joplin Globe invites citizens, landowners and readers to comment on the proposed Spring River Watershed Plan. The study area focuses on a 38.7 square mile area along Spring River, from (approximately) Jasper Co. Road 110 to Alba. The plan points out potential pollution sources including failed private on-site sewer systems, public sewer systems, storm-water runoff, agricultural and livestock runoff, and wild animals congregating near the river. Recommendations to reduce pollution in the stream include improvements in septic tank maintenance by individuals and storm-water runoff programs by cities, Moehr said. Landowners can also develop ponds away from streams and conservation buffers along the river. (Joplin Globe, 01/31/2010)

Please take time to comment. Jasper County Health Department Click on the link to download a copy of the Watershed Plan and/or make comments.