The Environmental Bulletin Board for the Ozarks Region
Photo courtesy of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks
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The mission of OzarksEnvironmentNews.com is to facilitate communication and to celebrate efforts and accomplishments among the environmental community of the Southwest Missouri Ozarks and to provide useful information to those who live in or visit the Region. Learn more...
Breaking News
CFO opens $66,000 Everyone Outdoors Grant Program
Ideal projects connect Springfield-Greene County residents with nature, recreation opportunities
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The CFO is accepting applications for the new Everyone Outdoors Grant Program through Thursday, Nov. 7. With $66,000 available, the program will support projects that connect Springfield-Greene County residents to natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Organizations with 501(c)3 or similar nonprofit status may apply for up to $10,000 to engage residents, particularly those living in low-income or high-density neighborhoods, with the outdoors.
Agencies can find more information and begin the application process at cfozarks.org/applyforgrants.
2025 Earth Day Festival, Springfield, MO
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It’s official!! We have our lineup for the Earth Day Festival on April 26, 2025! We’re thrilled to welcome Sierra Hull as our headliner! In her first 25 years alone, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sierra Hull hit more milestones than many musicians accomplish in a lifetime. Before Sierra plays on the main stage, we’ll have Casey and the Atta Boys, Ozarks Bella Donna, Beth Bombara, and Ambience Band. It will be a day of non-stop music with these talented guests on our second stage: Lyal Strickland, Krista Meadows, Brandon and Annabelle Moore, and Maddi Warren and Alli Butler. Plus! We’ll have special performances by Springfield Aerial Fitness throughout the day.
You won’t want to miss this day in Springfield packed with great music, vendors, food and beer!! And the best part!! All proceeds benefit local environmental organizations! If you are interested in being a sponsor or beneficiary, now is the time to let us know! Festival Tickets on Sale 11/15/24!! FLYER
Find more details at https://www.earthdayspringfieldmo.org/
#earthdayfestival #sierrahull #caseyandtheattaboys #ozarksbelladonna #sgfmo
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Greater Ozarks Audubon Society Annual Birdseed Sale-- Orders must be placed online by November 15; Pick up, Dec 7
Click here for Flyer
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9 a.m. - noon, December 5
The City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services is hosting a free stormwater training event on December 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon. The training will be held at the Police SRT/Mill Classroom at 216 W. Central Street. Participants are welcome to attend one or more sessions.
Topics will include:
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Land disturbance permitting, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and erosion sediment control
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Stormwater plan review and infrastructure inspections
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Industrial stormwater operations and compliance
View the event flyer for more details.
​​“Fresh Coats, Fresh Benefits: Exploring Paint Stewardship for ReStores and HHW Facilities”
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On Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 from 10-11am CT, the Missouri Product Stewardship Council’s Paint Workgroup will host a special meeting, “Fresh Coats, Fresh Benefits: Exploring Paint Stewardship for ReStores and HHW Facilities”.
Join us to learn about the benefits a Paint Stewardship program would bring to Missouri’s Habitat ReStores and Household Hazardous Waste facilities.
For questions, please contact Nadja Karpilow at Karpilow@MARC.org Karpilow@MARC.org or Hanz Atia at hanz@productstewardship.us
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Hanz Atia is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85013242264?pwd=PkXqN9yj6FYl5uohsmus64txUavTFQ.1
Meeting ID: 850 1324 2264
Passcode: 709131
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Solid Waste Management District O Waste Management District O is now accepting applications for 2025 District Grant Projects designed to provide or enhance recycling and/or waste reduction services and programs.
Applications must be received by the
District O Administrative Office
NO LATER than 3pm, Friday, December 13, 2024.
Projects eligible for funding MUST meet the following criteria:
1) Be located within the five-county region served by District O: Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster.
2) Provide safe, reliable, and cost effective [efficient/affordable] recycling and/or waste reduction services and/or programs.
3) Meet all other requirements from District O and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Management Program as outlined in the 2025 application package.
All applications are welcome.
For more information:
Call the District O Administrative Office at 417.360.5021 or email Angie Snyder at angie@recycle417.com
Download application instructions at Recycle417.com.
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Missouri Butterflies, host plants and Caterpillars
Go here to see a great poster of common butterflies and their caterpillars!
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Watershed Center of the Ozarks
Click to read the 2023 Annual Report
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Annual Report
Finding Nature News
Springfield Community Resource Guide
EPA
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Read to find out how to subscribe and see what events are coming up. Learn about composting, free workshops and more! Click HERE.
The Ozarks Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) Go HERE to find out more. and the Clean Air Action Plan
White River Sierra Club
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The Schoolcraft Ozarks Society
Dark Sky Missouri (Click here for more information)
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Missouri Environmental Education Association (MEEA) Annual Conference on November 1-2; CLICK HERE to register
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Check out what can be recycled at Staples. https://www.staples.com/stores/recycling
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Ozark Soul
Ozark Riverways Foundation
Ozarks Greenways
Missouri Department of Conservation
Read more about the Missouri Master Naturalist chapters’ accomplishments and highlights in the 2023 Annual Report, available online at https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-master-naturalist.
To learn more about the Missouri Master Naturalist Program and how to get involved, visit https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-master-naturalist/missouri-master-naturalist-overview/faq-about-missouri-master-naturalist
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