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.

Summer is rocking and rolling! Have you signed up for our 100 Hours Outdoors program yet? Take the pledge to spend 100 h...
06/15/2026

Summer is rocking and rolling! Have you signed up for our 100 Hours Outdoors program yet? Take the pledge to spend 100 hours (or more!) outside this summer and be entered to win exciting prizes! We'll be hosting fun events all summer, sign up now at https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/100hours

After monitoring river conditions, current water levels, and the forecast for additional rainfall, we have made the deci...
06/11/2026

After monitoring river conditions, current water levels, and the forecast for additional rainfall, we have made the decision to postpone this Saturday's River Rescue to our scheduled rain date of Saturday, June 27, 2026.

The safety of our volunteers is our top priority, and we believe postponing the event is the best decision given the anticipated conditions on the Lower James River.

Registrants should have received an email with more details.

06/10/2026

Who can relate?

It sounds cliche, but watching a kid catch a fish, any fish, but especially their first fish, is the best part of our jo...
06/04/2026

It sounds cliche, but watching a kid catch a fish, any fish, but especially their first fish, is the best part of our jobs.
Thanks Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, Inc. for hosting as we led Rogersville 5th graders on a field trip around the park! Stream critters, fishing, guided hike, geology - this trip had it all!

Are you signed up for our River Rescue Cleanup? It’s coming up on June 13th! We’re excited to share that River Rescue ha...
06/02/2026

Are you signed up for our River Rescue Cleanup? It’s coming up on June 13th!

We’re excited to share that River Rescue hats are now available for pre-order! Hats come in tan and blue and are $15 each. These are limited edition and must be ordered in advance, so be sure to grab yours soon if you would like one.

Register for River Rescue and purchase your hat here: https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/calendar/riverrescue2026

Never a bad day fishing the James.
06/01/2026

Never a bad day fishing the James.

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!

Address

2754 S. Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO
65807

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14174130415

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