River Updates
September 10, 2013
Race to the Dome and Mo River Rendezvous 2013
Two Great River Events in One!
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013
Noren Access at Serenity Point
Jefferson City, MO
This was the 4th Annual Race to the Dome, followed by a great music and biking combination: the Mo River Rendezvous.
We had 123 boats and 167 paddlers competing in 22 divisions this year. Paddlers could choose between a 15.8 or 26.6 mile race course, starting in either Providence or Hartsburg. It was a perfect day on the river. A little blustery but beautiful.
The main sponsor of the event was Missouri American Water, and all proceeds benefit Missouri River Relief. The event is organized by Missouri River Relief volunteer board member Patrick Lynn.
September 1, 2013
Janet keeps paddling and smiling
Interview with Janet Moreland
UPDATE: On December 5, 2013, Janet Moreland completed her Source to Sea journey by entering the Gulf of Mexico at the South Pass mouth of the Mississippi River. Congrats Janet!
July 31, 2013
Buy St. James Wine and Support River Relief!
For the second year in a row, St. James Winery is showing their support for Missouri River Relief by donating $1 per case of wine sold to cleaning up the Missouri River!
Throughout August and September, any St. James wine you purchase in a Missouri store will count toward this generous donation. Even cooler... St. James wine is now river friendly! In addition to the traditional glass bottle, St. James is now serving their concoctions in river-friendly non-breakable bags.
July 30, 2013
Fourth Annual Race to the Dome
The 4th Annual Race to the Dome, presented by Missouri American Water, is a charity canoe/kayak race on the Missouri River with two race courses set for Saturday, September 14th.
The longest course is from Providence to Jefferson City (26.6 miles). The shorter is from Hartsburg to Jefferson City (15.8 miles).
All proceeds from the Race will directly benefit MRR thanks to race organizer, and our 2012 partner of the year, Patrick Lynn, alongside long time River Relief sponsor Missouri American Water. Thank you guys for all of your efforts and support over the years!
Click here for details about this annual canoe and kayak event!
July 1, 2013
July 10 - Big Muddy Speaker Series - St Charles 2013
"Climate Change - the Great Political Equalizer"
Presented by Tony Messenger, columnist at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
4:30 p.m. Free Paddle trip with Big Muddy Adventures!
6. p.m. Meet at Big A's Restaurant
6:30 p.m. Presentation
At Big A's Restaurant
308 N Main St. - St Charles, MO
(directions below)
PLUS! Special opportunity for a free paddle before the presentation with Big Muddy Adventures! See below for details.
Living with the Missouri River is hard. Sharing it across such a massive watershed with its diverse landscapes, cultures and water needs is harder. Throw in the uncertainties of a changing climate and things get really sticky.
In the past three years we've had extreme flooding followed by extreme drought followed by another flood . Since the 2011 flood, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has been running a series of articles titled "One River, One Problem" calling for states, tribes and stakeholders to come together and develop a sensible plan for management of the Missouri River.
St. Louis Post Dispatch columnist Tony Messenger will join us to discuss his ideas for what needs to happen along the river, what positive steps and missteps politicians are already making on this and what role a changing climate plays in all of these decisions. The three main goals outlined in the articles are: creating more room in the floodplain to let the river roam during extreme events, as outlined in the original Flood Control Act of 1944; increasing flood storage capacity in the reservoir system; and reducing development encroachment on the floodplain.
We're delighted to have Tony Messenger return with his unique perspective on the issues facing our watershed.
Free Paddle Trip with Big Muddy Adventures!
Join expert Missouri River guide Mike Clark of Big Muddy Adventures before the presentation for a up and downstream paddle through downtown St. Charles on the Junebug canoe. Space is limited - first come first served.
Meet by the river behind Big A's at 4:30. You'll be back by 6 p.m.
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