MissionWorking to Protect and Improve the Water
Quality in our Springs, Streams, Rivers, and Lakes
Stormwater Design Training James River Overview
Thursday, September 20th
Urban Growth
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1999 1999 ––Phosphorus Phosphorus regulation regulation passedpassed2001 2001 ––
Springfield Springfield meets 0.5 meets 0.5 mg/L limit, 2 mg/L limit, 2 years earlyyears early
0
20000
40000
60000
Phos
phor
us (l
bs)
1993
Southwest Treatment Plant
1995 1997 1999 2001
July 1992 - March 2003
The James RiverThe James River
Is on the 303D list of impaired streamsIs on the 303D list of impaired streamsIs listed for NutrientsIs listed for Nutrients
Urban Sprawl
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1972 2000
Urban Growth 1972-2000
Primary Concerns for the James River Basin
•Septic Systems•Municipal Waste•Fertilizers and Pesticides•Sediment Loss•Storm Water Runoff•Livestock and Poultry Waste•Urban Growth
Septic Tank Pumping Program
Educational materials
$50.00 incentive
600 participants
Urban Soil Testing Free Urban Soil Test
Partner with South Missouri Water Quality Office-NRCSProvide home-owner with fertilizer plan
Working with Farmers Developing Nutrient Management
Plans
Also promoting responsible use of fertilization using litter
Education Outreach ProjectsEducation Outreach ProjectsSlow that storm water!Slow that storm water!
When water rushes through our yards, driveways, and When water rushes through our yards, driveways, and streets it picks up pollutantsstreets it picks up pollutants
FertilizerFertilizerPet wastePet wasteChemicalsChemicalsGrease/oilGrease/oilBrake DustBrake DustHeatHeatAnd can cause flashy streams and bank erosionAnd can cause flashy streams and bank erosion
Rain Garden Demo’sRain Garden Demo’s
Weller StreetWeller StreetThe Library CenterThe Library Center4H Building in Ozark4H Building in OzarkFirst Unitarian ChurchFirst Unitarian Church
BioswalesBioswales
Rain Water CollectionRain Water Collection
How much can you How much can you reallyreally capture?capture?
1,000 square foot 1,000 square foot catchment areacatchment area
1” of rain1” of rain
Can capture 600 Can capture 600 gallons of rain water!gallons of rain water!
Greene County Resource Management
City of Springfield Public Works
City Utilities
$25.00 Instant Rebate for Green county
Residence
Spring WorkshopsFocus: Practical Information to incorporate
Innovative Stormwater Design
-Detention Design/Bioswales
-Rain Garden
-Cisterns
-Green Roofs
-Prairiescape
- Pervious Surfaces
www.Jamesriverbasin.comTiffany 836-6183
Thank you!Thank you!