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
Enroll in the Lake of the Ozarks Clean Marina program and
join LOWA in improving and protecting the water quality of the Lake of the Ozarks.
join LOWA in improving and protecting the water quality of the Lake of the Ozarks.
Clean Marina Program
Seeking Stakeholders
This is your chance to have input in the new watershed management plan that will affect our beautiful Lake Of The Ozarks water quality for generations to come. CLICK HERE to register today. More info to follow.
Fall 2021 Native Plant Sale
Installing native plants is a great way to make your property more friendly to our beautiful Lake. Pre-Order is available until September 29th. Pick up at the Sunrise Beach Fire Station on October 7th 3PM-6PM. CLICK HERE to order.
Water Quality Study
LOWA is proud to be conducting a 22 week water quality study from the dam to the 42MM between this summer and next summer. We aim to prove to the EPA that our Lake does not belong on the 303d list of Impaired Bodies of Water!
Cars 4 Heros
LOWA was excited to partner with Cars 4 Heros to provide a vehicle to a veteran in need over the Shootout weekend. NFL Chief’s DeRon Cherry presented the keys and several gas cards to Joseph Presnel, the unsuspecting veteran who arrived with the color guard for the ceremony.
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 $1,000 toward your project.
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LOWA Community Partners
A special thanks to these LOWA sponsors
