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 22, 2020 |
Spring Native Plant SaleApril 22, 2020 More information will be posted in 2020 along with a list of available plants for pre-order |
| May 09, 2020 – Sep 12, 2020 |
Learn to KayakWhistle Bridge to Ha Ha Tonka kayak steps, Camdenton MO – All DayMay 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12 Meet at Ha Ha Tonka Lower Spring Area at the Kayak Launch |
| May 28, 2020 – May 30, 2020 |
Lake RaceSafety Boat Captains needed To Volunteer, call 573-434-4400. |
| Jun 06, 2020 |
4th Annual Osage Howler- 2020Pikes Camp, Wardsville MO – All DayEither race or fun run – your choice More details soon. This daytime event will require pre-registration |
| Jul 11, 2020 |
The Darter – Kayak PaddleWhistle Bridge to Ha Ha Tonka kayak steps, Camdenton MO – All DayWhistle Bridge to Ha Ha Tonka Pre-registration required and open in 2020 |
| Aug 29, 2020 – Aug 30, 2020 |
ShootoutLooking for volunteers Safety Boat Captains needed – call 573-434-4400 Cleanup folks needed – email adminasst@Lowatershed.org Thank you to our volunteers whose work benefits LOWA with a grant from the event organizers based on hours worked on LOWA’s behalf. |
| Oct 07, 2020 |
Fall Native Plant SaleMore information will be posted in 2020 along with a list of available plants for pre-order |
LOWA Community Partners
A special thanks to these LOWA sponsors
