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Cleaner Water Together:

Protecting Our

Ozark Waters

H2Ozarks leads a bi-state effort to preserve our region’s most precious resource

Since 2001, H2Ozarks works to protect and improve watersheds throughout the Ozarks of Southern Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. We fulfill our mission by promoting community collaboration, public policy, scientific research, and local solutions.

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OUR WORK
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Our Approach to Cleaner Waters

Our Ozark watersheds face threats from aging infrastructure, agricultural runoff, and increased development. Here’s how we’re addressing these challenges across Arkansas and Missouri:

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Septic Tank Remediation Program

Connecting homeowners to funding and resources that repair septic failures and prevent pollution

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Watershed Management Plans

Supporting plans that effectively manage water resources and shape the future of our watersheds

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Landowner Assistance Programs

Collaborating with local landowners to support land management and improve water quality.

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Water Quality Monitoring

Collecting data that identifies changes in the water quality of our lakes, streams, and tributaries

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Education and Outreach
Increasing community awareness through education and outreach to the public
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How You Can Help

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Volunteer

Join a cleanup event, adopt a monitoring site, or participate in an educational event throughout the year.

OUR EVENTS
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Support our work with a tax-deductible contribution that directly funds clean water initiatives.
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Discover watershed-friendly practices for your home and community to be part of the solution.
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Trusted Across State Lines

“We are very thankful for the H2Ozarks [septic program]. This came at such a perfect time for us as our old septic tank was failing and we desperately needed a new one. Stefanie was just wonderful, answering all of our questions and assisting us throughout the whole process. We are very appreciative of both her and the assistance provided by this program.”

Diana and David from Arkansas, recipients of a STRP grant

“The staff at H2Ozarks is knowledgeable, friendly, and always open to sharing ideas or lending a hand at local events. Their hard work has certainly made a positive impact on water quality and the lives of many local residents that have benefitted from their programs and services.”

Brent from Missouri, member of the James River Basin Partnership

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“H2Ozarks emboldens our non-profit community to continue to protect our water resources in southwest Missouri. Missouri Smallflows Organization (MSO) has partnered with H2Ozarks on numerous occasions to educate the public, build funding resources, and bring awareness to water quality issues. Their expertise and professionalism in coalescing diverse parties to come to a common goal is most inspiring… Working with this organization has provided MSO with further outreach opportunities to educate the public about onsite wastewater treatment systems, furthering our own goals.”

Tammy Trantham, Executive Director of Missouri Smallflows Organization

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Our Mission

H2Ozarks protects and improves water in the Ozarks by promoting community commitment, public policy, research, and local solutions.

We believe in safeguarding water, which is our greatest natural resource. Through our efforts, we support the health of our environment and the health of the communities that call the Ozarks home.

ABOUT US
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Stay Informed!

Get updates on our projects, events, and water quality issues in your area.

Connect With Us

Email:

contact@H2Ozarks.org

Phone:

(417) 739-5001

Missouri Office:

P.O. Box 636, 11 Oak Drive, Kimberling City, MO 65686

Arkansas Office:

1200 W. Walnut St., Ste. 3405 Rogers, AR 72756

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