Strategic Partnerships

The success of any organization is based on the strength, commitment and enthusiasm of its members (partners). Stream Team #2945 members met with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff today for the purpose of evaluating and measuring progress on the Access Site and planning for the future. MDC staff from Jefferson City, Springfield and Neosho attended. It was an opportunity to open new lines of communication, share ideas, and celebrate in our success. Topics of interest to everyone, included improvements to the access point, eliminating vandalism, and encouraging more involvement from citizens of all ages. We are so lucky to have a MDC Access Point on Spring River that is so accessible and so beautiful.

We identified projects that Stream Team #2945 can work on. MDC also identified projects that they would do. Working together, we can accomplish a lot more than any one of us can by ourselves. Please take time to visit La Russell Access Point on Spring River. While you are there, please help us eliminate vandalism, by reporting it.

Call the Jasper County Sheriff's Department at 417-359-9100 to report suspicious or unlawful activity, curfew violations and vandalism. The Missouri Department of Conservation also has a HotLine to report illegal activity, 1-800-392-1111 which is manned 24 hours a day. You may remain anonymous, and you may ask to be considered for a reward if you wish. When you call, you will be asked simple questions, the answers to which will be vital to the investigation. Here are a few things to remember when you witness a suspected violation.
* Nature of suspected illegal activity
* Date and time of violation
* The suspect’s identity, if possible
* Description of the suspects and vehicles