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Smithville Lake Watershed
Watershed Management Plan Update
The Smithville Lake Watershed is experiencing rapid urbanization due to it's proximity to the Kansas City area. The lake has historically been influenced by agricultural activities, with atrizine and sediment pollution. As the watershed is developed, new issues and pollutants are emerging. Issues with stormwater runoff and land development need to be addressed and added to the watershed management plan. Currently the lake is listed on the proposed 2002 303(d) list for Mercury impairment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
During the 18 months of this minigrant, the project sponsor will conduct 2 public meetings to introduce the project to the community. The coalition will work to gather all the past data produced on Smithville Lake, into a single clearinghouse. Aerial photos will be taken to document current watershed conditions. Critical and problem areas will be documented to target future Best Management Practices. All of this data will be used to update the current Watershed Management Plan. This plan is 4 years old, and does not address EPA 9 elements.
OBJECTIVES
1. To develop a system for gathering all data completed by water quality monitoring agencies;
2. Develop and education and outreach program that targets development of the land, stormwater run-off, and other urbanization issues;
3. Hold one public meeting to gather input on concerns in the watershed, with at least 50 people in attendance.
4. Hold one public meeting to introduce the final plan to the community, with an audience of at least 50 people.
5. Take and develop aerial photos of the degraded watershed areas to locate problem areas in the watershed, and to use as a before and after demonstration.
6. Increase the size of the Smithville Lake Watershed Coalition by 5 active members.
7. Print and distribute the final watershed management plan.
METHODS EMPLOYED
To produce a watershed management plan for the Smithville lake watershed, 2 public meetings will be conducted to introduce the project to the community. The coalition will work to gather all the past data produced on Smithville Lake, into a single clearinghouse. Aerial photos will be taken to document current watershed conditions. Critical and problem areas will be documented to target for future Best Management Practices. The current WMP is 4 years old, and does not address the rapid urbanization occurring in the watershed, or EPA's 9 elements.
PRODUCTS
More concerned and aware participant base
Completed Watershed Management Plan, including EPA's 9 elements.
An active Coalition with increased membership and participation
Workgroups of local citizens working on the watershed management plan
A clearinghouse of all water quality data gathered on Smithville Lake
Photo Journal documenting problem areas in the watershed, and before and after demonstration
Quarterly and Final Reports to DNR
PROJECT SPONSOR
Smithville Lake Watershed Coalition
COOPERATING AGENCIES
City of Smithville, Plattsburg, Trimble
Missouri Department of Conservation
Clay and Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Clinton County Public Water Supply District #1
Clinton County Planning Commission
Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Monitoring Program
MDNR- KCRO
CONTACT
John Woods
Smithville Lake Coalition, Chair
208 South hwy 169
Trimble MO 64492
816-507-5568
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