Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District

08/30/2026

An amazing achievement. More than 850 Missouri FFA members packed 252,564 meals during the Missouri FFA Day of Service.

08/30/2026

Grant funds! Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:

Public and private schools
Nature centers
Youth organizations
Community centers
Libraries
Tribal organizations
Nonprofit organizations serving youth
Projects must:

Be located in the United States
Use native plants or native seed
Directly engage youth in the project
Include a plan for long-term stewardship and maintenance

SFE Grant Program provides meaningful learning opportunities that connect youth to nature and the Wild Ones mission.

08/29/2026

ONE WEEK and ONE DAY till the FSCE (Field Science Career Experience) applications are due for juniors and seniors in high school! Friday, September 4th by 6pm!

CALLING ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS! Unique, experiential, adventurous learning, designed to increase your observation skills in science and provide you with a huge boost to your scholarship applications and resume is completely FREE to take advantage of.

You can see the informational video and on-line application HERE:
https://www.earthsclassroom.org/fsce

Please consider the application as a competition. Earth's Classroom's board of directors score the applications based on how well you express yourselves.

Earth's Classroom's staff is currently visiting high schools and presenting about FSCE to juniors and seniors. If you know of a high school or science class within about 1 hour driving radius from Earth's Classroom, please reach out at 573-437-7628 and schedule a presentation! WE WILL BE THERE!

08/29/2026

Good to know....

With a history of wastewater violations combined with the scale of investment needed to restore compliance, the City of Ironton needed assistance to stabilize wastewater operations and advance environmental performance.

See how Missouri American Water has been able to be that solution for the city at https://ow.ly/YLX450ZG6rr

Read more of our environmental success stories: https://ow.ly/2vJb50ZwIlU

08/29/2026

We look forward to following along with this classroom's progress as Ozark Rivers has supported the Future City competition for many years.

08/29/2026

♻️👍- Yikes! When plastic bottles are crushed, they are more likely to get stuck in recycling machinery. It is always best to check in with your local recycling folks about their preferences.

Let us hear from you, drop your recycling inquiries in comments. Thank you for Recycling Right. 💚😉♻️

08/29/2026

Growing native plants reduces the use of pesticides and drastically reduces water usage. Discover the correct placement of plants along with recommended garden design plans at Grow Native.

🌱 The right native trees and shrubs on your property can be a haven for wildlife, prevent erosion, reduce the need for pesticides, while also improving the appearance and value of your land.

George O. White State Forest Nursery offers a variety of low-cost native tree and shrub seedlings for sale for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control or wildlife food and cover. Seedling orders can be made online starting Sept. 1.

Check the comments for a link to order! 👇

08/28/2026

Upcoming happenings in ROMO. KDC has grown into an amazing community partner.

08/27/2026

Attention Educators & Families! There are many opportunities to engage classrooms through the Show-Me Less Plastic initiative. Volunteers are ready to assist with engaging students in activities. If you are unable to attend one of these kick-off events and you would like more information, contact Jill at [email protected] Show-Me Green Schools

08/27/2026

Recycle it all, no matter how small. Let's keep electronics out of our landfills. For more information, visit https://ozarkrivers.org/programs-and-services/special-collections/