James River Basin Partnership

James River Basin Partnership Working to improve, protect, & educate on water quality in the James River basin.

JRBP was formed in 1997 as a project of the Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development. In August of 1999, James River Basin Partnership became an autonomous organization, relying on grant funding and membership donations from individuals, businesses and governments across the watershed. Leading the organization is a core group comprised of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, E

xecutive Director, Project Managers, and support staff. The JRBP Board is comprised of dedicated volunteer members from across the region that represent the diversity of the James River Watershed—county and city governments, educators, citizens, businesses, agriculture, and members-at-large. The JRBP Board is a working board and each member serves on one of our action committees. The strength of JRBP can be substantiated by the number of committed, local citizens involved in JRBP projects, the quality of and high degree of participation in our programs and events, and by the numerous, successful, collaborative projects with other organizations that are also working for better water quality.

05/29/2026

Visual update on the Renew Jordan Creek Project!

Join us at Wire Road Brewing next week to hear from JRBP's Loring Bullard, Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, Inc.'s Mik...
05/27/2026

Join us at Wire Road Brewing next week to hear from JRBP's Loring Bullard, Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, Inc.'s Mike Kromery, and Drury University's Todd Parnell. Learn about our Ozarks water resources and enjoy live music!

Monday, June 1st at 7PM! Join the Ozarkian Folk Chronicles Podcast at Wire Road Brewing for a panel discussion on Ozarks’ water resources and contemporary challenges to water quality from data centers, CAFOs, and population growth. Guests include Mike Kromrey of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks , Loring Bullard, author and member of the James River Basin Partnership, and Todd Parnell, former Drury University president, author and environmental activist. 🌿💧
Raised on a farm near Rogersville, Judy brings the rich traditions of the Ozarks to life through folk songs, storytelling, and music played on acoustic guitar, banjo, and mountain dulcimer. Drawing from centuries-old Ozark ballads and her own experiences growing up and living on a working farm, Judy shares stories filled with warmth, humor, history, and heart. 🎶

05/22/2026

What do we do about these problems?
1. Riverbank erosion - conduct riparian plantings.
2. Nutrient runoff - create personalized nutrient management plans for homeowners to reduce fertilizer runoff.
3. Litter - host river cleanups, removing thousands of pounds of trash each year.
4. Failing septic tanks - educate homeowners on septic maintenance and provide rebates to encourage routine pump outs.
5. Invasive species - fund invasive species removal projects.

05/21/2026

Love it when the cottonwood trees make it look like it’s snowing!
PS: fun field trip with John Thomas School of Discovery - JTSD at Ozark Community Center!

Nature and art! A great partnership! Stay tuned for our partnerships with the Springfield Art Museum later this summer!
05/19/2026

Nature and art! A great partnership!
Stay tuned for our partnerships with the Springfield Art Museum later this summer!

📢REALTOR TRAINING📢Come and learn the basics of what an onsite wastewater treatment system (septic system) is and how it ...
05/18/2026

📢REALTOR TRAINING📢
Come and learn the basics of what an onsite wastewater treatment system (septic system) is and how it works! This class will examine the different types of treatment systems and how the inspection process works in Missouri. Grow your professionalism by asking our experienced instructors your wastewater questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
Learn more and register: https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/calendar/owtsrealtor

Registration is open for our annual River Rescue Cleanup, to be held on Saturday, June 13th! We will be teaming up with ...
05/18/2026

Registration is open for our annual River Rescue Cleanup, to be held on Saturday, June 13th! We will be teaming up with Float the James to clean up a 6-mile stretch of the lower James near Galena.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/calendar/riverrescue2026

Tag a friend who should come float with us!

JRBP staff had a great time hosting Watershed Festivals for Ozark Middle School 5th graders the last two weeks! Our Educ...
05/14/2026

JRBP staff had a great time hosting Watershed Festivals for Ozark Middle School 5th graders the last two weeks! Our Education Outreach Manager, Brooke, attended a JRBP Watershed Festival when she was a 5th grader at Ozark, making this a full-circle moment for our staff!
Students learned about the water cycle, point and non-point pollution, water quality best management practices, and water quality monitoring by looking at macroinvertebrate critters.
Go Tigers!

It's Drinking Water Week! Did you know that the James River is one of the many sources of Springfield's drinking water? ...
05/07/2026

It's Drinking Water Week! Did you know that the James River is one of the many sources of Springfield's drinking water? The more you know!
Celebrate with some humor from City Utilities!

Thank you Major League Fishing and Zoeller Pump Company for supporting our efforts to improve and protect our local wate...
05/05/2026

Thank you Major League Fishing and Zoeller Pump Company for supporting our efforts to improve and protect our local waterways!

Learn more about our septic rebate program at https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/septic/

Healthy fisheries require careful attention to water quality, and thanks to the Zoeller Pump Company "We Work For Water" program in conjunction with the Major League Fishing Fisheries Management Division (FMD), Table Rock Lake's largest tributary will see a significant investment in its water.

During REDCREST week, FMD Co-Director Gary Klein Pro Angler presented the James River Basin Partnership (JRBP) with an $11,000 donation as part of the "We Work For Water" program, to aid in ongoing efforts to keep the James River clean. As Table Rock's largest inflow, the James serves as a critical spawning ground for both largemouth and spotted bass, making water quality improvements essential to sustaining one of the region’s most valuable fisheries.

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Helping with the City of Ozark’s 6th grade Adopt-a-Class program has been a great annual tradition since the late Larry ...
04/30/2026

Helping with the City of Ozark’s 6th grade Adopt-a-Class program has been a great annual tradition since the late Larry Martin started it in 2013. Larry was a dedicated JRBP volunteer and board member, and very passionate about educating youth and the public about our shared water resources. Maybe equally passionate about getting litter OUT of our rivers! After Larry’s passing in 2017 we worked with the family to create the Larry Martin Memorial River Rescue Fund. This supports our annual river cleanups, and keeps the memory and passion of Larry alive in our organization. Please consider a donation to support this summer’s cleanup: https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/larry-martin

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2754 S. Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO
65807

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+14174130415

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