Ozark Fly Fishers is an affiliate of the Missouri Stream Team program - Stream Team #31. Since its inception, Ozark Fly Fishers has been associated with numerous conservation endeavors such as stream bank stabilizations, skyhook construction, riparian tree plantings, water quality monitoring, watershed clean-ups and monetary contributions to preserve stream habitat along with education programs such as Passport to Clean Water.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

If you have questions about the following, contact Scott Darrough at: 314-560-1335 or swdarrough@yahoo.com

February 1, 2025: Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - Level 2 and Validation - Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center - Kirkwood, MO

This workshop will provide the necessary training for Level 2 status and Level 3 validation.

July 18-20, 2025: 15th Annual Missouri Stream Team Outing - Montauk State Park

This event spotlights the Missouri Stream Team Program offering numerous opportunities combining the sport of fly fishing and science. Keeping with tradition, various presentations and activities are planned. Currently this outing is in its planning stage. Continue to watch for upcoming details.

July 26, 2025: 29th Annual Watershed Celebration - Meramec State Park - by invitation from Stream Teams United

Do not miss this “Grand Picnic”! There will be opportunities for members to volunteer for casting and fly-tying instruction, tying safety pin flies and manning the Stream Team macroinvertebrate display. This event provides an opportunity to promote conservation and recruit new members. It is also a fun time.

https://www.streamteamsunited.org/watershed-celebration-picnic.html

August 23, 2025: 58th Annual Operation Clean Stream - Byrnes Mill City Park - by invitation from the Trashmanian Devils Stream Team 3797

Ozark members are invited to attend this clean-up of the Meramec watershed. Details will follow in the months to come.

Ozark Fly Fishers - July 2024 Operation Clean Stream Outing: