Water quality restoration and protection requires a watershed approach, using a watershed based plan that is “locally-led and driven” in conjunction with government agencies. Locally-led efforts have resulted a number of department-accepted watershed based plans being developed. Plans accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the department are eligible for Section 319 funding for plan implementation. Plans more than five years old must be updated and accepted in order to be eligible for implementation funding.
- Watershed Planning
- Tools and Resources for Watershed Planning and Improvement
- Potential Funding for Watershed Improvement
Plans Under Development
- Blue River (Kansas City)
- Cuivre River
- Peruque Creek
Department-accepted Plans
| Waterbody Name | HUC | County(s) | Date EPA Accepted | Year to Expire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbody Name Black Creek | HUC | County(s) Shelby | Date EPA Accepted July 6, 2018 | Year to Expire 2023 |
| Waterbody Name Deer Creek | HUC | County(s) St. Louis City, St. Louis County | Date EPA Accepted Feb. 23, 2023 | Year to Expire 2028 |
| Waterbody Name Greater Bonne Femme | HUC | County(s) Boone | Date EPA Accepted June 12, 2023 | Year to Expire 2028 |
| Waterbody Name James River | HUC | County(s) Barry, Christian, Douglas, Greene, Lawrence, Stone, Webster, Wright | Date EPA Accepted March 12, 2021 | Year to Expire 2026 |
| Waterbody Name Lake of the Ozarks | HUC | County(s) Camden, Miller, Morgan | Date EPA Accepted June 25, 2024 | Year to Expire 2029 |
| Waterbody Name Lake Taneycomo | HUC | County(s) Christian, Stone, Taney | Date EPA Accepted June 27, 2024 | Year to Expire 2029 |
| Waterbody Name Lower Meramec - Kiefer Creek (Kiefer Creek is the part of the plan that was approved by EPA) | HUC | County(s) Franklin, Jefferson, St. Louis County | Date EPA Accepted May 25, 2018 | Year to Expire 2023 |
| Waterbody Name Mozingo Lake | HUC | County(s) Nodaway | Date EPA Accepted Oct. 15, 2024 | Year to Expire 2029 |
| Waterbody Name North and Middle Fabius | HUC | County(s) Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Schuyler, Scotland | Date EPA Accepted April 13, 2021 | Year to Expire 2026 |
| Waterbody Name Perry County Karst | HUC | County(s) Perry | Date EPA Accepted May 1, 2020 | Year to Expire 2025 |
| Waterbody Name Spring River | HUC | County(s) Barry, Barton, Christian, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence and Newton | Date EPA Accepted July 18, 2018 | Year to Expire 2023 |
| Waterbody Name Town Branch-Piper Creek | HUC | County(s) Polk | Date EPA Accepted May 8, 2020 | Year to Expire 2025 |
| Waterbody Name Upper Little Sac River | HUC | County(s) Greene, Polk | Date EPA Accepted May 15, 2020 | Year to Expire 2025 |