River Updates
June 4, 2012
June 12 Big Muddy Speaker Series - Rocheport 2012
"The Great Flood of 2011"
presented by Doug Latka, US Army Corps of Engineers, Missouri River Water Management Division
The Missouri River flood of 2011 was created by a pile of unprecedented circumstances. And it was the first major flood in the reaches of river immediately below the reservoirs since they were built. Releases from the dams stayed at 160,000 cfs for most of the summer, more than twice what the Corps of Engineers had ever released before.
The devastation from the flood continues to impact the daily lives of thousands of people living along the river. Many people, from bottomland farmers to US Senators are attempting to understand what happened, what can prevent such an event in the future and, by extension, how should Missouri River management be changed?
US Corps of Engineers biologist Doug Latka will join us to describe how the flood unfolded, why the Corps made the decisions they made and what lessons were learned that might affect Missouri River water management going forward.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
7 p.m. presentation
lower floor of the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO (directions below)
Click here for flier (pdf)»
Presentation is FREE and open to the public! Come early to purchase a great dinner upstairs at the Bistro!
top photo: Gavin's Point Dam at 160,000 cfs (photographer unknown). Bottom photo: Decatur area, photo by Lee Valley Auction.
May 25, 2012
River Relief Benefit Rummage Sale 2012
Update:
We had a fantastic rummage sale, raising over $2,700 for Missouri River Relief. A huge thanks to the Penningtons and to everyone that donated items, bought stuff or worked to put it together.
Friday and Saturday, June 1 & 2, 2012
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
419 Parkade Blvd. Columbia, MO
(Rain Date is June 15-16)
Come support Missouri River Relief...and find ye hidden treasures!
Our hard-core crew members the Penningtons are hosting a rummage sale to benefit Missouri River Relief. We've already gotten several rooms full of donated stuff - books, appliances, great clothes, furniture, super cool knick-knacks. And all proceeds go to cleaning up the Missouri River.
There's several ways you can help
- Come and browse the treasures! All proceeds benefit Missouri River Relief!
- Check out our Facebook event and invite your friends!
- Donate your treasures for us to sell! Contact event organizer Sarah Pennington or contact the Missouri River Relief office to find out how.
- Post the flier in your workplace or favorite hang-out.
- Volunteer to work at the sale! Contact Sarah to sign up for a shift.
April 30, 2012
May 8 Big Muddy Speaker Series in Rocheport
"Six Generation Farm in the McBaine Bottom"
presented by Boone County farmer John Sam Williamson, who farms in the McBaine bottom near Huntsdale
John Sam Williamson's family has been farming the McBaine bottoms along the Missouri River for six generations. They've fought floods, droughts and the changes of the river while taking care of the rich bottomland and growing food for the country.
There's a lot going on in the McBaine bottoms, including Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area, the Columbia Water Treatment Plant and well field and the much revered site of the state record bur oak tree, which Williamson and his family have been taking care of for generations. Williamson is also the president of the McBaine Levee and Drainage District and treasurer of the Boone County Fire Protection District.
John will share some of his family history in the area and bring the story to the present, where changes in the management of the Missouri River mean changes in the ways farmers deal with levees.
photo by Kristen Coleman - from the Big Tree in McBaine facebook page
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
7 p.m. presentation
lower floor of the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO (directions below)
Presentation is FREE and open to the public! Come early to purchase a great dinner upstairs at the Bistro!
April 13, 2012
Free Showing of the film "Bag It" Monday, April 23rd
Join us for a free screening of this award winning film! Hosted by Missouri River Relief, Sustain Mizzou & the Missouri River Communities Network.
Monday April 23rd, at 7 p.m., Strickland 204, on the MU Campus in Columbia.
More about the film»
March 31, 2012
April 10 Big Muddy Speaker Series in Rocheport
Common snapping turtle. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Zimmer.
"Missouri River Turtles"
presented by Stephanie Zimmer, graduate research assistant at University of Missouri - Columbia
An approach to shore on the Missouri River is often preceded by the plops of a variety of turtles as they dive into the muddy water. Because of the scale and turbidity of the river, assessing the population and habits of the variety of turtles there is a tough task.
Graduate Assistant biologist Stephanie Zimmer will share with us the different varieties of turtles on the river, what is known about their life cycles and what her research on soft-shell and snapping turtles has shown about their populations.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
7 p.m. presentation
lower floor of the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO (directions below)
Presentation is FREE and open to the public! Come early to purchase a great dinner upstairs at the Bistro!
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There are many ways that you or your organization can support the great work we do along the Missouri River. In addition to becoming a sponsor, giving through your workplace, or lending your volunteer muscle, Missouri River Relief kindly accepts in-kind donations of food and river clean-up supplies such as tools, gadgets and gear. Make sure to check out our full equipment wish list here.
In Memoriam
We are honored to have received charitable donations in memory of and in honor of the following friends of Missouri River Relief. You can always contact us or donate online for gifts in memoriam.
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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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