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Thursday, September 3, 2015

LOWA and Missouri Master Naturalist of the Lake of the Ozarks offer native plants for annual fall sale

Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance (LOWA) is offering Missouri native perennial wildflowers and shrubs at discounted prices through their Annual Fall Native Plants sale.
Now is your chance to buy some hardy perennial wildflowers, shrubs and trees through LOWA’s Fall Native Plant Sale

  • Wildflowers, Grasses, and sedges $4.50/Quart Pot
  • Shrubs, Trees $6.00/Quart Pot
  • Shrubs, Trees $7.50/Gallon Pot

PRE-ORDERS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 13TH
If you have a question about a particular plant please call (573) 346-2311

Plants will be available for pickup at the Sunrise Beach Fire Station on Hwy 5 (Lake Rd 5-32) on September 29th from 3-6 pm. There will be a small selection of plants available at this time for purchase as well.

This plant sale is offered through the volunteer help of the Lake of the Ozarks chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalist Program and the Lake Area Master Gardeners, all helping to keep our beautiful Lake of the Ozarks clean and healthy by helping to keep stormwater runoff out of the water. Whether a property has lake shoreline or not, all the land in the Lake Area drains to the Lake and we all can do a little to help manage runoff.

Missouri’s native perennial wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees can all help manage stormwater runoff, and once established, can require little maintenance. Native plants are an integral aspect of Low Impact Landscapes (LILs) and can add beauty to a property while functioning as stormwater control and management agents.

Property owners can also receive a free consultation about things they can do themselves to help manage stormwater runoff on their own property through LOWA’s Trained Volunteer Evaluator (TVE) Program. Anyone interested in having a team of volunteers come for a yard visit can call the LOWA office at 573.207.4707 for more information.

Click here to purchase your plants today! 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Ameren recognizes LOWA as valuable asset to Lake of the Ozarks!


LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Ameren Missouri recently recognized the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance (LOWA) as a valuable resource in protecting Lake of the Ozarks water quality by becoming a LOWA top level sponsor.

Ameren Missouri Bagnell Dam Director of Hydro Operations Warren Witt delivered a check for $25,000 to the LOWA Foundation on Thursday, July 9. “We are so thankful to Ameren for showing their confidence in our clean water efforts, and we hope that more businesses will follow suit in partnering with us in this very important work,” LOWA Executive Director Donna Swall said.
TO READ THE WHOLE STORY CLICK HERE!

Sunday, August 16, 2015

LOWA-Missouri Master Naturalist-Missouri State Parks Open the Big Niangua River Trail!

BNRT Ribbon Cutting Celebration
LOWA, in conjunction with the Missouri Master Naturalist and Missouir State Parks held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Big Niangua River Trail at Lake of the Ozarks.

The grand event was attended by approximately 200 kaykers and paddlers to celebrate the unique water trail.

The project was jointly sponsored by Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance (LOWA), the Lake of the Ozarks chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalist Program with advisors from the Missouri Department of Conservation, and Ameren Missouri; in partnership with Missouri State Parks, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

You can view the Big Niangua River Trail brochure HERE!

There are points of interest on the trail that include;
Ha Ha Tonka Kayak Steps
Onyx Cave
  1. The Ha Ha Tonka Kayak Steps
  2. Spencer Creek and Bank Branch spring-fed creeks
  3. Sugarloaf Vinyard
  4. Onyx Cave
  5. Wetland Area
  6. Woodlands Park Landscape
  7. Rooffener Chute
  8. LOZ & BNR Boundary
  9. Slough Area
  10. Roger Ford
  11. Casa De Loco Winery
  12. Tie Bank
  13. Gauge House
  14. Power House
  15. Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat
  16.  Flat Rock Hole
  17. Nettle Hole
  18. Whistle Bridge 
    BNRT Trail Map

To see a feature story of the event CLICK HERE!
LOWA has recently updated their website. Be sure to check out all the new features and great information. The website will remain as a top provider for those seeking to protect, preserve, and improve their watershed but will also include features like downloads for the classroom, a place to purchase all the great LOWA you see, a listing of upcoming events. please stop by www.LOWATERSHED.org and let us know what you think!