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What we Do

Our mission is to protect and improve water in the Ozarks by promoting community commitment, public policy, research, and local solutions. Broadly, we achieve these goals through several key initiatives.

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Septic System Assistance

In rural areas of the Ozarks, septic systems are quite common. Failing septic systems can cause contamination in local waterbodies and threaten public health and safety. To ensure the protection of both our communities and our water resources, we offer several programs to help homeowners maintain or remediate their septic systems.

Septic Programs
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Conservation with Landowners

We provide technical and financial assistance to landowners to implement conservation practices that protect water quality. In many of our priority watersheds, most land is held by private landowners. By building partnerships with these individuals, we can improve water quality while supporting local communities.

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Water Quality Monitoring

We train and lead volunteer citizen scientists who monitor water quality in the Beaver Lake watershed. This program fosters community involvement in water quality, creates high-quality scientific data, and builds a robust dataset on small tributary sites not monitored by other organizations in the watershed.

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Watershed Management Planning

An important part of protecting water quality is having a clear understanding of regional issues and solutions. To meeting this need, we create watershed management plans, which are EPA-approved strategic roadmaps for improving water quality. 

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Education and Outreach

Education and outreach are at the heart of all our work and everything we do. Whether we’re tabling a local event, teaching a water quality lesson in a classroom, or leading volunteers in a litter cleanup, we weave education into every interaction we have. We offer resources to teachers, providing speaking opportunities, and outreach to our communities through our events.

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Annual Reports

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2025 Annual Report
Cover of the H2Ozarks 2024 Annual Report featuring three hexagon photos of a river, a forested cliff, and a dam, with contact information and the slogan Cleaner Water Together! at the top.
2024 Annual Report