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Greenways are linear parks which preserve
undeveloped ribbons of natural habitat, usually through urban
areas. Greenways typically follow stream corridors or  abandoned
railroad rights-of-way. Hard surfaced paths with minimal grade
provide access to walkers, runners, bicyclists, in-line skaters,
wheelchairs and baby strollers. |
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| Greenways… |
| promote family-oriented recreation,
fitness and alternative transportation in a safe setting. |
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| provide habitat for wildlife
and serve as islands of nature in urban areas. |
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| improve water quality by protecting
crucial floodplains from destructive development. |
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Ozark
Greenways
Ozark Greenways is a non-profit group of private citizens in the greater
Springfield area who are working to preserve and enhance the Ozarks'
natural heritage for public use and enjoyment. Ozark Greenways works
closely with private land owners, developers and governmental entities
to make greenways a reality. Planning, fund-raising, right-of-way
acquisition,
maintenance, urban forestry and public education are all activities
of Ozark Greenways. Read
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Vision 20/20 - A Plan
for the Future
From 1997-1999,
a group of over 100 Springfield area
citizens worked with
local government
officials to develop
and adopt a comprehensive
plan to guide the growth of our city through the year 2020. Read
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Earth Share
of Missouri
Earth Share is made up of the world's finest environmental
charities working together. Through Earth
Share of Missouri, it's easy to give to organizations in Missouri
who are helping to conserve our environment. You can make a single
gift or a payroll deduction donation. Ozark Greenways is one of
over 70 organizations represented by Earth Share of Missouri. Contact
Earth Share at (314) 621-6182
www.earthsharemo.org
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Funding
There are many different sources of funds for the
acquisition, development
and management of greenway facilities. Read
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Staff
Terry Whaley
Executive Director
easement acquisition, fund raising, project development,
“Mr. Meetings”
(417)864-2014
Email
Terry
Lori Tack
Program Coordinator
special events, promotion, grant writing, newsletter,
website, everything
(417) 864-2015
Email
Lori
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Board of Directors
& Committees
A great way to ensure that greenways become preserved
throughout the Springfield community is to get involved "behind
the scenes." People just
like you are taking responsibility for protecting the Ozarks natural
heritage by serving on Ozark Greenways committees and on the Board
of
Directors. Review the following committees
and let us know if something interests you! Read
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