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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek | Shelby | July 6, 2018 | 2023 | |
| Deer Creek | St. Louis City, St. Louis County | Feb. 23, 2023 | 2028 | |
| Greater Bonne Femme | Boone | June 12, 2023 | 2028 | |
| James River | Barry, Christian, Douglas, Greene, Lawrence, Stone, Webster, Wright | March 12, 2021 | 2026 | |
| Lake of the Ozarks | Camden, Miller, Morgan | June 25, 2024 | 2029 | |
| Lake Taneycomo | Christian, Stone, Taney | June 27, 2024 | 2029 | |
Lower Meramec - Kiefer Creek (Kiefer Creek is the part of the plan that was approved by EPA) | Franklin, Jefferson, St. Louis County | May 25, 2018 | 2023 | |
| Mozingo Lake | Nodaway | Oct. 15, 2024 | 2029 | |
| North and Middle Fabius | Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Schuyler, Scotland | April 13, 2021 | 2026 | |
| Perry County Karst | Perry | May 1, 2020 | 2025 | |
| Spring River | Barry, Barton, Christian, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence and Newton | July 18, 2018 | 2023 | |
| Town Branch-Piper Creek | Polk | May 8, 2020 | 2025 | |
| Upper Little Sac River | Greene, Polk | May 15, 2020 | 2025 |