Truman Lake waterway with green land and trees in the background

The Water Protection Forum is a workgroup made up of representatives from the department, industry (both public and private), professional consultants, environmental groups, regulatory agencies and citizens interested in water quality issues. The forum was designed to provide an opportunity to engage in discussion related to clean water topics. Department team members present on topics of interest to the group. Stakeholders or other members of the public may also provide presentations related to clean water or related topics.

Meetings

Meetings are held as needed and are open to everyone. Attendance at these meetings may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department will attempt to correct technical difficulties as they arise, but the department cannot guarantee the quality of the Webex or conference call option. The meeting will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties.

If there are issues you would like to discuss during the meeting, you will need to notify the department before the meeting. Suggestions for discussion can be sent by email to waterprotectionforum@dnr.mo.gov. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations in order to attend a meeting can make arrangements by contacting the staff coordinator noted below at least 48 hours before the meeting. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may contact the staff coordinator through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966. Translation or interpretation services will be provided upon request at no charge. Call 573-522-9395 for assistance.

Staff Coordinator: Julie Borghardt, Water Protection Program, julie.borghardt@dnr.mo.gov, 573-751-6721

Upcoming Meetings


Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
LaCharrette/ Nightingale Conference Rooms
1101 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri

More Info:
Join the May 13 meeting using Webex

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
LaCharrette/ Nightingale Conference Rooms
1101 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri

More Info:
Join the Aug. 12 meeting using Webex

Meeting
Video Attendance Available!
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
LaCharrette/ Nightingale Conference Rooms
1101 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri

More Info:
Join the Nov. 18 meeting using Webex

Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
LaCharrette/ Nightingale Conference Rooms
1101 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri

Past Meetings


Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Water Protection Forum Meeting Agenda, Feb. 11, 2026
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Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Water Protection Forum Meeting Agenda, Nov. 12, 2025
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Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Water Protection Forum Meeting Agenda, Aug. 13, 2025
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Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Water Protection Forum Meeting Agenda (amended), May 14, 2025
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Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Water Protection Forum Meeting Agenda (amended), Feb. 5, 2025
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Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Water Protection Forum Meeting Agenda, Nov. 13, 2024
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 — CANCELLED
Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri

Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Water Protection Forum Meeting Agenda (amended), May 22, 2024
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Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
• Water Protection Forum Meeting Agenda, Feb. 14, 2024

Advisory Groups

Current Advisory Groups

Past Advisory Groups

  • Agriculture Rules
  • Clean Water Fees
  • Clean Water State Revolving Fund Affordability Workgroup
  • Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Operating Permits
  • Continuing Authorities
  • Federal Safe Drinking Water Rules/ Design Guide
  • Funding/ Staff/ Resources
  • Nutrient Trading Workgroup
  • Recreational Use Attainability Analysis Protocol
  • Residential Housing Wastewater Advisory Group
  • Small Flows (<22,500 gal/day) Effluent Limits/ Lagoon/ Pesticides Policy
  • Small Systems Workgroup
  • State Revolving Fund (SRF) Priority Points/ Process
  • Wet Weather Issues