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.

Sunset Soiree is fast approaching! Get your tickets now! What's in it for you? 🌉Beautiful views of the Finley River from...
08/31/2026

Sunset Soiree is fast approaching! Get your tickets now!
What's in it for you?
🌉Beautiful views of the Finley River from the historic Riverside Bridge at Finley Farms & The Ozark Mill 🎴
🍻Drinks from Brew Co and St. James Winery 🍷
🥃A chance to win high dollar bottles of whiskey (and wine!) or take part in our silent auction to win some handmade goods or local experiences 🛶
🌎Fellowship with fellow water warriors, all while supporting out mission to improve and protect the James River and its tributaries💧

Get your tickets now: https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/sunsetsoiree

Big thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
Bass Pro Shops
Capital: Materials, Paving & Construction
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
HDR
Hogan Land Title Company
Associated Electric Cooperative
Brightspeed
Great Southern Bank
Guaranty Bank
Husch Blackwell
Liberty Utilities Central
Ollis Family Foundation
Olsson
PCnet Inc
IBEW Local Union 453
BWI Sanitation

08/28/2026

Join the Yard Ethic community!
We can help you transform your lawn into an environmentally friendly haven! Check out our soil testing program and rain barrel rebates at https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/yard-ethic

08/19/2026

James River Float Safety: A Reminder from Your Nixa Fire Protection District

We love that our community enjoys the James River — but we need to talk about something important.

In the last week, our crews have responded to three separate incidents where floaters didn't show up or check in with loved ones when expected. In every case, they were found later that night — some after midnight — still out on the river. Fatigue, dehydration, and alcohol were common factors each time.

The James River is shallow, slow, and about as beginner-friendly as it gets. That's exactly what makes it easy to underestimate. A short float can turn into hours if you're tired, sunburned, low on water, or slowed down by one too many drinks — and once the sun goes down, everything gets harder: navigating, seeing hazards, and for us, finding you.

Before you put in, here's how to float smart:

🕐 Know your float time. Plan to be off the water well before sunset — not just starting your trip.

📱 Check in with someone. Tell a friend or family member where you're putting in, where you're taking out, and when you expect to be back. If you're running late, let them know.

💧 Hydrate like you mean it. Water, not just what's in the cooler. Alcohol and sun are a dehydration combo that sneaks up fast.

🍻 Pace yourself. A relaxing float can turn into a rescue call quickly once judgment and coordination are impaired.

👥 Buddy up. Don't float alone, and keep an eye on each other.

We want every trip down the James to end with a good story — not a rescue. Float safe, stay hydrated, and check in with your people. We'd rather you never need us, but we're always ready if you do.

— Nixa Fire Protection District

"Every yard has a story, and after spending an afternoon with Erika and Autumn, I was reminded that some of the biggest ...
08/17/2026

"Every yard has a story, and after spending an afternoon with Erika and Autumn, I was reminded that some of the biggest impacts on our watershed begin right outside our back door."
Learn more about JRBP Project Manager Bekah Davis's visit to Erika and Autumn's environmentally landscaped yard in this summer's blog post: https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/river-ramblings/what-one-soil-test-can-teach-us

Sponsorship Opportunity!We're looking for a business or individual interested in sponsoring the Mystery Wine and Whiskey...
08/13/2026

Sponsorship Opportunity!
We're looking for a business or individual interested in sponsoring the Mystery Wine and Whiskey Pull at our Sunset Soiree event!
This sponsorship helps us raise additional funds for our critical mission to improve and protect the James River and its tributaries. Align your business with our mission, market to our network and event attendees, and receive tickets to join us on the historic Riverside Bridge over the Finley River.
Reach out if you're interested! (417) 413-0415 or [email protected]

Back by popular demand, we'll have Robot, the Fancy Animal performing live music for our Sunset Soiree event! Don't miss...
08/13/2026

Back by popular demand, we'll have Robot, the Fancy Animal performing live music for our Sunset Soiree event!
Don't miss out on this event on Friday, September 11th at Finley Farms. Tickets on sale now at https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/sunsetsoiree

Thank you to our sponsors: Capital: Materials, Paving & Construction, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Hogan Land Title Company, Associated Electric Cooperative, Brightspeed, Great Southern Bank, Guaranty Bank, Husch Blackwell, Liberty Utilities Central, Ollis Family Foundation, Olsson, and PCnet Inc

Check out the before and after of one of our native planting projects! This spring, we completed three detention basin r...
08/12/2026

Check out the before and after of one of our native planting projects!
This spring, we completed three detention basin retrofit projects in the Upper James River watershed. The first was at TransLand Trucking, where the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, Inc. Watershed Conservation Corps finished seeding the basin with native plants. We then partnered with City of Springfield, MO Public Works and Springfield-Greene County Park Board crews to retrofit detention basins at Sequiota Park and Dan Kinney Community Center with native plants. Together, these projects added more than 5,000 native plants that will help filter stormwater runoff, reduce erosion, improve water quality, and create habitat for pollinators and other wildlife!

Pictured: TransLand Trucking detention basin before and after

VOTE TODAY!Missouri voters will be asked to renew the Parks, Soils, and Water Sales Tax, which appears as Amendment 1 on...
08/04/2026

VOTE TODAY!
Missouri voters will be asked to renew the Parks, Soils, and Water Sales Tax, which appears as Amendment 1 on the ballot. The Parks, Soils, and Water Sales Tax is a one-tenth of one-percent sales tax that goes to fund our Missouri State Parks and our Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state. This tax was created in 1984 and is voted on every 10 years for renewal. In 2016 the amendment passed in every county in the state with over 80% approval!

How is the tax money used?
The tax revenue supports Missouri’s 93 state parks and historic sites, keeping them open and free to the public, and maintaining trails, campsites, and the natural, cultural, and historic resources. This tax also supports Missouri’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts, funding cost-share conservation projects to protect soil and water on agriculture land across the state. Since 1984 this tax has saved 194 million tons of soil from eroding off of farmland and contaminating local waterways.

What does is cost you?
This sales tax costs the average Missourian about $20 per year, and for that investment you get free entry to all 93 Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites and get to save millions of tons of soil, helping preserve farmland and clean water across the state.

Tickets are on sale for our 10th annual Sunset Soiree event, to be held on Friday, September 11th. Spend the evening ove...
08/03/2026

Tickets are on sale for our 10th annual Sunset Soiree event, to be held on Friday, September 11th. Spend the evening overlooking the Finley River on the historic Riverside Bridge at Finley Farms. Secure your spot to enjoy food catered by Finley Farms, beer and spirits from Springfield Brewing Company, and wine from St. James Winery. Proceeds support our mission to improve and protect the James River watershed.

Learn more and reserve your tickets online here: https://www.jamesriverbasin.com/sunsetsoiree

Special thanks to our sponsors: Capital Aggregates, Crawford, Muphy, & Tilly, Inc., Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc, Brightspeed, Great Southern Bank, Guaranty Bank, Husch Blackwell, Liberty Utilities, Ollis Family Foundation, Olsson, and Pcnet

07/24/2026

Can’t stop thinking about our James River cleanup with OTC Green Council

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