River Relief

April 24, 2015

Refurbish Our Fleet Campaign

UPDATE! Our campaign was a success...but we still need help!

Thanks to the generous donations of 127 people, our Indie-GoGo campaign raised $12,186!!! But we still have a ways to go to reach our goals. You can always donate on our website here. 

We will begin fulfilling donor perks in late June and we'll contact you with our plan. THANK YOU!!!!

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March 17, 2015

Film: "Peeled Faces on the Amazon - The Story of the Amazon Express"

Missouri Premiere - Saturday, April 11

Where - Columbia Independent School - 1804 N. Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO (please use South Parking Lot and entrance)

When - Door Open at 5:30 p.m. Film starts at 7:00 p.m. followed by discussion with expedition paddler West Hansen

Tickets - $18 in advance or at the door. (15 and under FREE with paid family member) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Film Length - 1 hour 42 min. Click here to download flier (pdf)

Refreshments donated by Be the Change Volunteers and Bur Oak Brewing

Come see a special showing of the feature length film documenting the first descent of the Amazon River from its most distant source in 2012. This will be followed by a question and answer session with the expedition’s leader West Hansen.  With sponsorship from National Geographic, the Amazon Express team negotiated significant whitewater challenges in the upper headwaters and then transitioned to paddle down waters that develop into the largest river on earth. Click here to view the trailer on Vimeo. 

This event is a fundraiser for Missouri River Relief and Be The Change Volunteers. See below for more info. 

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March 5, 2015

Join Missouri River Relief for the 2015 "Summers@Mizzou"

July 12-16, 2015
University of Missouri - Columbia

Missouri River Relief is excited to offer a very special summer camp for students aged 12-18 getting up close and personal with the Big Muddy.  It's called "Big River Experience" and it's part of the "Summers @ Mizzou" summer camp hosted by MU Extension and the 4-H Center for Youth Development.  There are 30 slots available, first come first serve.

Click here to learn more»

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February 1, 2015

Wild & Scenic Film Festival - 2015

Sunday, February 8th
2:00-5:00 p.m. 
The Blue Note - Columbia, MO

This was our fifth year hosting this event at The Blue Note, and it was the best yet. Despite some really beautiful weather, over 290 visitors filled the venue to screen a diverse slate of films, feast on amazing treats baked up by River Relief volunteers and raise funds for Missouri River Relief. Plus we were treated to music from Two Bit Steve, the new duo featuring local musical legends Stephen Andsager and John Galbraith.

Thanks to many silent auction donations from a long list of community members and local businesses, we raised over $5,700 for Missouri River Relief's local clean-up and education projects.

The event was hosted by Missouri River Relief and The Blue Note with support from the Alpine Shop and donations from a long list of local businesses, artists and friends (see the full list on the right). In addition, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival is supported by several National Sponsors, listed on the right. 

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January 16, 2015

Accepting Applications for Education Coordinator

NOTE - THIS POSITION IS NOW FILLED. We will announce our new Education Coordinator in April!

Missouri River Relief seeks applicants for the position of Education Coordinator.

This position will be responsible for the design and implementation of a wide variety of environmental education projects that further the goals of Missouri River Relief.

Click here for a complete job description (pdf).

To apply, download and complete the job application form and send it electronically with a cover letter describing why you are applying for the job to Executive Director, Jeff Barrow by January 30, 2015.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Jeff Barrow at 573.443.0292 or the email address linked above.

Resources

• MRR Education Coordinator Job Description (pdf)
• MRR Job Application Form (link to download word doc.)
• Missouri River Relief Education Plan (pdf)
• MRR Blogs tagged "education"

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