The Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance (LOWA) will preserve, protect,
and improve the Lake of the Ozarks watershed, its waters and natural
resources while maintaining our economic, social and environmental health.
and improve the Lake of the Ozarks watershed, its waters and natural
resources while maintaining our economic, social and environmental health.
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LOWA Mission
Maintaining the health of Lake of the Ozarks requires us to recognize and
address not only the current, but also the future challenges facing the Lake.
address not only the current, but also the future challenges facing the Lake.
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Water Quality
LOWA coordinates efforts between local governmental entities, such as
municipalities and homeowner’s associations, and county and state
government to bring sewer systems to the Lake.
municipalities and homeowner’s associations, and county and state
government to bring sewer systems to the Lake.
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Wastewater
Safety is the first priority. LOWA developed the Designate a Captain Program
to encourage the boat captains to stay sober while piloting their vessels.
to encourage the boat captains to stay sober while piloting their vessels.
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Lake Safety
LOWA conducts numerous programs teaching property owners and schoolchildren
how vital they are in protecting this amazing area for generations to come.
how vital they are in protecting this amazing area for generations to come.
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Education
Low Impact Landscaping (LIL) minimizes the deleterious effect of water run-off into
the Lake of the Ozarks by incorporating various techniques of landscaping.
the Lake of the Ozarks by incorporating various techniques of landscaping.
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LOWA LILs
Keep the Lake of the Ozarks clean by recycling materials
such as glass, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans.
such as glass, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans.
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Recycling
Get Involved.
What can we do for you?
We offer two popular cost share programs.
Septic Tank Pump-out
Apply for a discounted septic tank pump-out.
Low-Impact Landscaping
Apply for up to $2,000 toward your project.
Take a Part Inside the Movement​
| Apr 24, 2019 |
Plant SaleBeautiful native plants will be available at wholesale prices. Come to Southwest Stone in Osage Beach on April 24th for LOWA’s plant sale. |
| May 04, 2019 |
Trail of Four Winds 25K RunOn May 4th, LOWA needs 20 volunteers to stand along the route – two people per station – to hand out water. The run will take place at the State Park off Highway 42. |
| Jun 15, 2019 – Jun 16, 2019 |
Osage Howler 2019Paddle under the Full Moon with us on the third annual Osage Howler – Saturday, June 15, 2019 All paddlers welcome – choose 30 Mile Race or 14 Mile Fun Run. |
LOWA Community Partners
A special thanks to these LOWA sponsors
