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Beyond the Ozarks

Natural Resources Conservation Service Proposes Removing Karst Terminology From Handbook

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich

Published April 7, 2021 at 1:13 PM CDT

Dane Schumacher hikes along a karst-rich ecosystem in southern Carroll County.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is calling for public comment on a proposal to remove the term “karst” from its National Handbook of Conservation Practices, regarding sinkholes. Ozarks environmental consultant Dane Schumacher says karst designations are critical to conserving watersheds. The deadline to comment has been extended to Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021.

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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