Title:

G00-NPS-09 Stream Care Guide for Urban Areas

Sponsor:

St. Louis County SWCD

Project Manager:

Project Period:

12/1/1999 - 5/31/2001

319 Grant Funds:

$5,000

Stream Care Guide for Urban Areas

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The St. Louis area is rich in water resources, however the practices of the residents and businesses that generate nonpoint source pollution problems are generally unrecognized by the constituents. The individuals that live within the riparian corridor streams do not utilize common practices that can eliminate or greatly reduce nonpoint source pollution on their property. Several municipalities identifies a lack of understanding of landowners about nonpoint source pollution in stream and requested information from the Soil and Water Conservation District on best management practices to prevent pollution. The Stream Care Guide will target urban residents and businesses along streams riparian corridor. It will provide informational material that will identify practices that could be used to reduce nonpoint source water problem within streams. Workshops, news releases, radio programs and home visits will be utilized to educate landowners.

OBJECTIVES

1. To educate homeowners and business owners that live in the riparian areas of Tavern Bonhomme and Creve Couer watersheds on the reduction of nonpoint source pollution within the stream corridor
2. Increase awareness of non-point source pollution in the homes, yards and business property in Bonhomme and Creve Couer watersheds.
3. Increase proper chemical use and disposal in the stream riparian corridor.
4. Increase natural landscaping and gardening practices that reduce runoff, promote infiltration and protect stream banks.

PRODUCTS

1. Develop 3,000 Stream Care Booklets
2. Submit several news releases to radio and print media
3. Conduct two workshops for landowners in the Tavern Bonhomme and Creve Coeur Creek Watershed.

PROJECT SPONSORS

St. Louis County Soil and Water Conservation District

COOPERATING AGENCIES

Local, Federal and State government agencies such as Missouri Department of Conservation, City of Chesterfield, City of Manchester, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the City of Wildwood.

CONTACT

St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District
1215 Fern Ridge Parkway Suite 212
St. Louis, MO 63141-4406
Charyn Grandau 314-453-9555 ext. 108