2012 Giving Guide: Watershed Committee of the Ozarks

Address: 320 N. Main Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
Phone: (417) 866-1127
Web Address:
http://watershedcommittee.org/

facebook.com/WatershedCommittee
twitter.com/watershedcommit

Total number of employees (FTE): 4
Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $300,000        

Executive Director: Mike Kromrey
Board Chair: Michael Bridges,
    Partner Husch Blackwell, LLP
Board of Directors:
Leslie Carrier
Robin Melton
    President/Owner, Environmental Works
William H. Cheek
    Emeritus Professor of Geography and Planning, Missouri State
    University
Stuart Murr
    Owner, Smart Designs, LLC.
Keran Lemons
    Loan Manager
    (Springfield Region), Arvest Bank

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Mission Statement
The mission of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks (WCO) is to preserve and improve the water supplies of Springfield and Greene County through education and effective management of the region’s watersheds.  The Watershed Center, a project of the WCO, focuses on water protection through education.

Service Area
WCO serves Springfield and Greene County, along with parts of Polk and Webster Counties that contribute to the water supply.

Funding
For 28 years, the WCO has been sponsored by the City of Springfield, Greene County, and City Utilities in the interest of clean water.  Sponsor funding is vital, as are grants and donations for specific water quality and education projects like the Watershed Center.

12-month Goals
1) Increase endowment funds for long term sustainability
2) Increase facility rentals at the Watershed Center
3) Increase area school field trips to the Watershed Center   
4) Raise watershed awareness by participating in relevant community events  
5) Maintain and implement urban stormwater improvement grant to protect local water quality.  

Annual Events
Annual Event coming in 2013!

How People and Businesses Can Help
•    Rent the LEED Certified, C.W. Titus Education Facility and/or Lakeside Pavilion for meetings, retreats, and events
•    Learn about the WCO and our local water resources with our interactive website
•    Visit the Watershed Center at Valley Water Mill Park for a hike, nature walk, bird watching, fishing or field trip
•    Conserve water at home and at work
•    Give to the Watershed Committee by donating to our endowment fund, become a sustaining donor, or donate an item on our Watershed Center Wish List


Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you are interested in water sampling, educating students, building trails, stream and lake clean-ups, or indoor chores, we will find something that fits you. You can volunteer on a routine basis or for one of our many work days or field trips. Contact Watershed Center Coordinator, Rob Hunt, rob@watershedcommittee.org for more information.

Testimonial
“Water is southern Missouri’s greatest resource, and it’s one aspect of the Mission of the Watershed Committee to educate people of the importance of preserving this unique natural resource for generations to enjoy.”

–T. John Hillmer, Jr.,
Superintendent of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield and Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Past President

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