Watershed Conservation Corps

How We’re Practicing Forest Stand Improvement at the Watershed Center:
🌿 Selective Thinning: Removing overcrowded or invasive species to allow native plants to thrive.
🚫 Invasive Control: Tackling species like bush honeysuckle to support native biodiversity.
🌞 Canopy Gaps: Opening spaces for sunlight to reach wildflowers, shrubs, and young trees.
🔍 Ongoing Monitoring: Regular assessments to adapt our forest management strategies.

helps create healthier forests that better support clean water, wildlife, and recreation for the whole community. Want to get involved? Volunteer with us or check out local resources to start improving your own forested land! More info here: https://watershedcommittee.org/fsi/
Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, Inc. Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Our Summer Newsletter has arrived! Check out pages 9 & 10 to see the conservation projects we've been working on.

📖 ➡https://watershedcommittee.org/wp-content/uploads/WatershedSummerNL_24.pdf

Tending to the prairies at Dunn Ranch! Did you know controlling invasive species like Sericea Lespedeza benefits our water? Invasives can lead to monocultures that harm native plants and soil stability. By restoring native vegetation, we enhance water retention, prevent erosion, and maintain balanced nutrient cycles. This promotes biodiversity and supports cleaner water for all. 🌿💧🌼 The Nature Conservancy in Missouri

Thank you to our partners at the U.S. Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest for submitting award nominations for our work on the National Visitor Use Monitoring program! Big thanks to Rachel for dedicating so much time to the project. 👏 We look forward to seeing the survey results and learning how park visitors are connecting with nature in our region. 🎉