River Updates
December 23, 2011
Check out inspiring film "Work of 1000"
and meet Marion Stoddart, the woman that started it all
30 minute film and reception with Marion Stoddart
Hosted by Missouri River Communities Network
Tuesday, Jan 17 - 7:00pm
J. Wrench Auditorium, Room 107
Memorial Union South
University of MO-Columbia Campus
Click here for event flier (pdf)
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Free and open to the public, donations accepted
In the early 1960's, Marion Stoddart moved near the Nashua River in Massachussetts. The Nashua had become the dumping ground for a series of paper plants and was one of the most polluted rivers in the country.
Over the course of the next two decades, Stoddart led a citizen crusade to clean up the Nashua River, working from the local grassroots up to the federal level to guarantee a swimmable river.
It's an inspiring story of the difference one person can make when they decide to solve a problem and won't take "no" for an answer.
"Work of 1000" is an award-winning 30 minute film about Stoddart's story. Our friends at Missouri River Communities Network are hosting a screening of the film, along with a personal presentation from Marion Stoddart.
Come meet this inspiring woman and share in her story!
December 1, 2011
Dec. 13 Big Muddy Speaker Series in Rocheport
"Whither Missouri? Aldo Leopold's Challenge"
presentation by author and historian Dr. Susan Flader, University of Missouri
For the last Big Muddy presentation of 2011, we will be moving beyond the floodplain of the Missouri River. Local 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.
7:00 p.m. - Tues. Dec. 13, 2011
lower floor of the
Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO
(directions below)
Presentation is FREE and open to the public! Click here for flier (pdf)
Come early to purchase a great dinner upstairs at the Bistro!
November 28, 2011
Dec. 7 Big Muddy Speaker Series in Kansas City
"The Big Muddy Refuge - Habitat Restoration on the Missouri River"
presentation by Tim Haller, Ranger for the Big Muddy National Fish & Wildlife Refuge
(note: our location has changed for this month's presentation. The Big Muddy Speaker Series is now located at Hickok's Grill)
The Big Muddy National Fish & Wildlife Refuge was formed in the wake of the massive destruction of the floods of 1993 and 1995. Property owners along the river were able to sell their properties to the federal government at market value and the US Fish & Wildlife Service began "passive" management of the growing patchwork of river bottomlands for fish and wildlife habitat.
Tim Haller, ranger for the entire Big Muddy Refuge, will join us to describe the growth of this "string of pearls" along the Missouri River.
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
At Hickok's Grill
528 Walnut St. - Kansas City, MO (in the River Market),
(816) 472-0161
(directions below)
Please support our partner by coming early for dinner and drinks at this great local establishment! Happy Hour till 7:00
Click here for flier (pdf)
November 4, 2011
Big Muddy Clean Sweep
River Clean-up Towboat. photo by Alicia Pigg.
Sept. 10 to Oct. 29, 2011
Kansas City, Cooper's Landing, Jefferson City, Mokane, Hermann, New Haven, Washington, St. Charles, St. Louis
The Big Muddy Clean Sweep was a success! Thanks to everyone that made it happen, from our generous sponsors and partners to many volunteers to hardworking crew!
The Big Muddy Clean Sweep was the keystone event of our 10th year cleaning up the Missouri River. We chartered a barge to stop in communities along the river for clean-ups, river education and celebration!
Thank you to everyone who made it happen! 1473 volunteers removed over 60 tons of trash from the Missouri River this fall. Keep checking in on this page as we update with more results, photos and stories.
Click here for the Big Muddy Clean Sweep homepage. Check out our River Notes Blog and photos on Flickr or like Missouri River Relief's facebook page for the latest updates.
November 3, 2011
Nov. 10 Big Muddy Speaker Series in Kansas City
"Forecasting the Mighty Mo"
an introduction to the Missouri River Basin Forecast Center
presentation by Kevin Low, P.E, National Weather Service
When flood season hits the Missouri River, those of us that work on the river find ourselves obsessively checking the forecasts put out by the Missouri River Basin Forecast Center in Pleasant Hill. Many of us have wondered...how do they do that?
Kevin Low will be explaining this complicated task, and giving a broad view of the Missouri River watershed in the process.
Thursday, November 10, 7 p.m.
At the Farmhouse Restaurant
300 Delaware St. - Kansas City, MO (in the River Market),
(816) 569-6032
(directions below)
Click here for flier (pdf)
Please support our partner by coming early for dinner and drinks at this great local establishment!
above image shows precipitation for the month of May, 2011 - the month that the Flood of 2011 started
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