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WHAT IS LOWA?
The Lake Ozark Watershed Alliance LOWA, Inc. is a proactive group of local residents formed to protect and preserve our lakes and watershed. Prevention is better than repairing problems economically, health-wise, and for safety. Read about the 8 Elements of LOWA to learn more about the dangers and our solutions to preserve the lakes watershed.

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What is a Watershed?
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A watershed is an area of land where the runoff from rain and snow will ultimately drain to a particular stream, river, wetland, or other body of water. Healthy watersheds provide plentiful drinking water supplies, habitat for fish and wildlife, and water for irrigation, industry, or recreation activities. Without clean water supplies, our society would be radically changed from what it is today. Standards for a healthy watershed are easily defined by “yes” answers to two important questions. Is the lake or river clean enough for fish to thrive? Can you swim in it?
What is Watershed Management?

Few communities are alone in a watershed. They are each affected by activities of neighboring communities, towns, and cities – upstream or downstream, uphill or down hill – in a common watershed. A watershed approach brings diverse interests and resources together to solve common problems.


Why Care About Watersheds?

All water is recycled water, whether by nature or by people. The quality and quantity of our water is always at risk. Changes in land use which increase the amount of impervious surfaces, such as more pavements and rooftops, increase runoff volume and velocity, causing increased flooding and erosion. Impervious surfaces also prevent water from soaking into the ground and replenishing groundwater supplies within a watershed.
LOWA: Protecting Our Asset

Our watershed is a complex set of locations determined by geography. The full “Master Watershed” was originally established by Lewis and Clark. On orders from President Jefferson, they were to map out a water route to the Pacific. Lewis and Clark actually were mapping out what is now called the Missouri Watershed of which our lake is a part.


Let Your Voice Be Heard

LOWA provides you with an opportunity to voice your opinion on issues concerning the Lake of the Ozarks.
Get educated, get involved, voice your opinion.
Current issues on which surveys are available are:
1.Landfill Proposal
2. Quarry Project
3. Buoy Policy

LOWA Contact Information
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Sunrise Beach MO 65079 		Phone: (573) 374-8360
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