2. MSTWC History Formed in 1998-established 501c3 status Received MoDNR mini-grant 2009 Hired first staff in 2010

3. Stream Team Associations Association Function- Multiple Stream Teams that work together to meet common goals Strength in experiences, numbers, and diversity 14 Associations- Located across the state MSTWC Board- Every Association has representation on the board

5. Mission The Coalition promotes and supports watershed based Stream Team Associations, by serving as a resource for information, education, stewardship and advocacy; by facilitating communication among Associations; and by serving as a united voice for healthy watersheds in Missouri.

6. How We Support our Stream Team Associations Provide 501c3- Associations can utilize MSTWC’s non-profit status for donation request and when applying for grant funding Email Marketing System- utilize “Constant Contact” system to manage and disseminate information (provided by MoDNR 319 mini grant)

7. How We Support our Stream Team Associations Educational Display- provides Associations a non- point source educational display for use at their events (provided by MoDNR 319 mini grant)

9. Current Projects Strategic Planning- developing action based goals for the organization in the following areas: Education/Outreach Technical Advocacy Sustainable Funding

10. Missouri Stream Team Specialty License Plate Allow Mo residents to purchase a Stream Team specialty plate Revenue Stream for coalition Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Sponsored Application fee Will be up for approval in the 2011 legislative session

11. Missouri Stream Team Specialty License Plate Consider supporting the approval of this specialty plate by submitting an email message to mvbmail@dor.mo.gov by November 30mvbmail@dor.mo.gov Your full name Your address Your telephone number I support the Missouri Stream Team Watershed “Stream Team” Specialty License Plate

12. 319 Mini-Grant Grant Period-October 2009 thru October 2010 Create organizational foundation Allows the coalition to create non-point source educational tools/products that stream teams and associations can utilize

13. Supporters

14. Questions? hollyneill@mstwc.org www.mstwc.org