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Lawsuit over streams may may affect landowners

By Mindy Ward, Missouri Farmer Today
Jan 13, 2011
Jan 13, 2011

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By Mindy Ward, Missouri Farmer Today

OWENSVILLE — Miles upon miles of creeks and streams meander through farmland across Missouri serving as a watering hole for livestock or wildlife.

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