Reply Email From Mdc On Reservoir Concerns

[parachiteadams39]

I got this email this morning from the SW Missouri Stream Co-Ordinator Andrew Branson. It's not excatly firey but it does seem that it's on MDC's radar. I don't know if they are the ones to "bug" about this. It seems to me especially those of you who live in SW Missouri should contact state legislators. Anyway, here's the email I got:

New reservoirs are just one way to address the region’s need for additional water supply. Others include accessing water from existing reservoirs and more efficient use of the current water supplies. The Missouri Department of Conservation shares your concerns regarding the potential impact of proposed reservoirs on Crane Creek, Shoal Creek and other streams mentioned in the study. We intend to work with the Tri-State Coalition, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and other state and federal agencies to fully consider the proposals and to pursue water supply options that would avoid or minimize impacts on streams such as Crane Creek and Shoal Creek.

The Tri-State Coalition and other partners contracted for a study to identify potential reservoir sites in southwest Missouri to meet the projected water supply needs as the region (southwest Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Kansas) grows and the demand for water increases. Here are some relevant links that you may find informative:

News-Leader: Coalition zeroing in on future water sources

http://www.news-leader.com/article/2009907080435

(This link may no longer be active.)

http://www.news-leader.com/assets/pdf/DO13816678.PDF

Map of Potential Sites:

http://www.news-leader.com/assets/jpg/DO13813778.JPG

Joplin Globe: Water coalition notes reservoir locations posed by consultants http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_188215152.html

Thank you for your interest in Missouri streams,

Andrew Branson

Stream Coordination Biologist

Missouri Department of Conservation

2901 West Truman Blvd

P.O. Box 180

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180

tel: 573-522-4115, ext. 3501

fax: 573-526-0990