River Updates
November 30, 2012
Dec. 12 - Big Muddy Speaker Series - Kansas City 2012
"Location, Location, Location -
How Missouri River geography shapes restoration and management options"
presentation by Robert Jacobson, PhD, Chief of River Studies Branch, US Geological Survey
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
6 p.m. Social Hour
7 p.m. Presentation
At Hickok's Grill
528 Walnut St. - Kansas City, MO (in the River Market),
Click here to download flier (pdf)»
The past two years of extreme flooding followed by extreme drought in the Missouri River basin highlights the difficulties in managing and restoring this massive river system. Every decision made in Missouri River management seems to have repercussions that affect other uses or stakeholders along the river.
The Missouri River basin ranges over 23 degrees of longitude and 12 degrees of latitude, and in its breadth it encompasses tremendous physiographic, climatic, ecologic, and socio-economic diversity from the snowpack of the Rockies to the arid plains of the Dakotas to the moist river hills of the Ozarks' northern edge.
This diversity promotes challenges to restoration and management. One size of policy does not fit well in all parts of the river. Robert Jacobson, PhD, chief of River Studies for the US Geological Survey, will provide an overview of the environmental geography of the Missouri River and an analysis of how the very location of the river effects restoration and management options along the mainstem from Montana to Missouri.
November 6, 2012
Nov. 13 - Big Muddy Speaker Series - Rocheport 2012
"Discover the Katy Trail"
presented by Hannah Hemmelgarn and Laurel Goodman of Missouri River Communities Network and Missouri River Bluffs Association
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
7 p.m. presentation
lower floor of the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO (directions below)
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Presentation is FREE and open to the public! Come early to purchase a great dinner upstairs at the Bistro!
photo on right copyright Brett Dufur
This fall, some of the adventurous Americorps members from Missouri River Community Network biked across the state on the Katy Trail, hosting free workshops, presentations and gatherings at all the great river communities along the way. From beer tastings in Augusta to bike repair workshops in Sedalia, the purpose was to highlight the great resource the trail brings to the communities along it. They called the expedition "Discover the Katy Trail". Hannah Hemmelgarn and Laurel Goodman will join us to share photos and stories from their trip, while providing a broader look at the history and importance of the state's favorite bike ride.
In fact, the crew will be riding their bikes from Columbia to Rocheport for this presentation. Anyone is welcome to join! Sign up on Facebook for more information.
November 6, 2012
Nov. 14 Big Muddy Speaker Series - Kansas City 2012
"Whither Missouri? Aldo Leopold's Challenge"
presentation by author and historian Dr. Susan Flader, professor emeritus, University of Missouri 
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
6 p.m. Social Hour
7 p.m. Presentation
At Hickok's Grill
528 Walnut St. - Kansas City, MO (in the River Market),
(816) 472-0161
Click here to download flier (pdf)»
This month, we will be moving beyond the floodplain of the Missouri River. Missouri environmental historian Dr. Susan Flader has spent a lifetime researching and writing about the "Land Ethic" of Aldo Leopold. She will join us to share her thoughts on extending the vision of Aldo Leopold into the land and water conservation issues we face today.
Presentation is FREE!
Please support our partner by coming early for dinner and drinks at this great local establishment! Happy Hour till 7:00
October 24, 2012
Nov. 13 - Big Muddy Speaker Series - St. Charles 2012
"Invasion Carp!"
Presented by Duane Chapman, research fisheries biologist for the USGS Invasive Carp Research Program at the River Studies Branch of Columbia Environmental Research Center.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012
(NOTE: this month's talk will be on the second TUESDAY, not Wednesday. Thanks!)
5 p.m. Walk on the Katy Trail with Quinn Kellner of Confluence State Park (more info below)
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)
Presentation is FREE!
NOTE - before the presentation, you will have the opportunity to take a short hike on the Katy Trail with Quinn Kellner, natural resources manager of Ted and Pat Jones Confluence State Park. Meet in front of Big A's at 5 p.m. to join the free and informative walk.
One of the most "charismatic megafauna" of the Missouri River doesn't really belong there. Actually, there are several species of recently introduced asian carp that are changing the ecosystem of the river.
Throughout the Mississippi River watershed, and now potentially the Great Lakes, "Flying Carp" have been flopping their way into people's boats and all over You-Tube. But much of the havoc they are wreaking is under water. USGS biologist Duane Chapman has been on the front lines of the asian carp invasion across the world. He'll join us for an update on what is being learned about these new big river inhabitants and their effects on our rivers.
October 3, 2012
Oct 10 Big Muddy Speaker Series - Kansas City
"Port of Kansas City, a History"
presented by Branden Leay Criman, Deputy Director of the Port Authority of Kansas City
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
6 p.m. Social Hour
7 p.m. Presentation
At Hickok's Grill
528 Walnut St. - Kansas City, MO (in the River Market),
(816) 472-0161
Kansas City was founded on the banks of the Missouri River; fighting the current, the settlers finally heaved boats on land to unload their families, personal effects and the cargo of supplies necessary to build a new community. Symbolically, the presence of waterborne commerce in the Kansas City area is vital! Come discover elements of the City’s history based on the barging industry. Come find out what the Port Authority of Kansas City is doing to revitalize commercial river traffic in Kansas City. Branden Leay Criman, Deputy Port Director of the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri will be at Hickok’s Bar and Grill on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to tell the story of the Port of Kansas City.
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The monthly series is held in three locations, Rocheport , Kansas City and St. Charles. The free presentations bring in experts to discuss Missouri River issues, biology, hydrology, history and more.
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