Title:

G99-NPS-11 Little Niangua Watershed Restoration Project

Sponsor:

Dallas County SWCD

Project Manager:

Joe Cooper
Route 3, Box 80
Buffalo, MO 65622
417-345-2312

Project Period:

5/15/1999 - 5/14/2004

319 Grant Funds:

$229,296

Project Description:

LITTLE NIANGUA WATERSHED RESTORATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Dallas County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with the Hickory and Benton County Soil and Water Conservation Districts were awarded an $82,200 grant for the first year of a five-year water quality project.

OBJECTIVES

The project will support the restoration and protection of streambanks and the establishment of rotational grazing systems with alternative water supplies. Tours and demonstrations will be given to create public awareness of how water quality and the environment are protected by the adoption of best management practices.

PRODUCTS

Alternative watering systems
Fenced paddocks
Educated livestock producers

PROJECT SPONSOR

Dallas County Soil and Water Conservation District

COOPERATING AGENCY

Hickory and Benton County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Natural Resources Conservation Services
Department of Conservation
University of Missouri Extension Program


CONTACT

Dallas County Soil and Water Conservation District
RR 3, Box 80, S Hwy. 65
Buffalo, MO 65622
Joe Cooper 417-345-2312