Lake of the Ozarks

Lake of the Ozarks is located in the Ozark Highlands, though a portion of the watershed originates in the Osage Plains Region. The Harry S. Truman Reservoir precedes this large impoundment on the Osage River. Even though the majority of the watershed is forest and grassland, the proximity of urban areas to the lake may influence water quality. Truman Reservoir also influences water quality. Past research has shown, when large volumes of water are being released from Truman scouring occurs in the old river channel. At these times, large amounts of inorganic suspended solids along with high concentrations of nutrients are brought into Lake of the Ozarks (Jones and Kaiser 1988).

For E. coli data, click HERE.

Sample Sites at Lake of the Ozarks

Other information:
Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance
Scientific Publications about the Lake of the Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks State Park website
Lake of the Ozarks TMDL information sheet
EPA page on Lake of the Ozarks
E. coli data from LOWA/DNR/MDC

Thanks to the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance, we now have MANY more samplers!