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Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area

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at the area's eastern boundary. The creek is fed by four springs located on private property in its watershed. Blue Springs Creek is managed for
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in 1983 and was expanded when an additional tract was added in 1992. There is a boat launch and three parking areas in the conservation area.
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The conservation area has 598 acres (242 ha) of forest, 251 acres (102 ha) of grasslands, and 10 acres (4.0 ha) of
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habitat. Hunting and fishing are permitted as long as appropriate regulations are followed.
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consists of 859 acres (3.48 km) about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of
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This article related to a protected area in Missouri is a
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IUCN category
Map showing the location of Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area
Crawford County
Missouri
United States
Bourbon, MO
38°07′04″N 91°10′39″W / 38.117797°N 91.177392°W / 38.117797; -91.177392
Missouri Department of Conservation
Official website
Bourbon
Missouri
Blue Springs Creek
Meramec River
rainbow trout
white-tailed deer
wild turkey
squirrels
quail
glades
Missouri Department of Conservation
Army Corps of Engineers
"Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area"
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Protected areas
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Federal
National Parks

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