River Updates
December 20, 2010
Jan. 18 Big Muddy Speaker Series
"Biomass Energy in the Missouri River Floodplain"
presented by Shibu Jose, Ph.D. Director of MU Center for Agroforestry
7:00 p.m. - Tues. January 18, 2010
lower floor of the
Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO
(directions below)
Presentation is FREE!
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Join us for our monthly Big Muddy Speaker Series at the Les Bourgeois Bistro. We'll be joined by Shibu Jose, Ph.D, discussing a new proposal to develop biomass energy resources in the Missouri River floodplain.
December 11, 2010
2010 was big and muddy!
2010 was big in a lot of ways. Big water for one thing.
Flooding throughout the basin rearranged our schedule a bit, but that didn't stop River Relief volunteers from gettin' it done.
2,115 volunteers removed 55 tons of junk from the banks of 79 miles of river!
November 29, 2010
Dec. 14 Big Muddy Speaker Series
"Taming the Wild Muddy
A History of Change on the Missouri River"
Presented by author and historian Jim Denny
7:00 p.m. - Tues. December 14, 2010
lower floor of the
Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO
(directions below)
Presentation is FREE!
As America explored, settled and learned to live with the Missouri River, it also forever changed the nature of this wild, western river. Author Jim Denny uses historical journals of early river travellers, including Lewis and Clark, to conjure up the essence of the natural Missouri River.
November 16, 2010
Vicki Richmond honored with international Clearwater Award
We couldn’t be more proud! Our Middle 
Reach Manager, Vicki Richmond, was awarded the international Clearwater Award on Friday, November 5 at the Urban Waterfronts 2010 Conference in Baltimore, MD. The award recognizes excellence and innovation in projects that engage the public in awareness and restoration of urban water resources.
Vicki has been working with Missouri River Relief since 2004, organizing and partnering on clean-ups in Kansas City; Atchison, KS; Omaha, NE; Sioux City, IA and Yankton, SD. Her organizing skills and dedication to her work has attracted the help of many friends and allies along the way, and she’s helped developed local MRR “crews” in Kansas City and Sioux City.
October 29, 2010
Nov. 9 Big Muddy Session
"Life in a Missouri River Chute"
7:00 p.m. - Tues. Nov. 9, 2010
lower floor of the
Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO
presented by USFWS Biologist Andy Starostka
As part of the Missouri River Recovery Project, the US Army Corps of Engineers is building new islands, chutes and shallow water habitat along the Missouri River.
US Fish and Wildlife biologist Andy Starostka will be reporting on what science tells us is working and what lessons are being learned.
Join us as we fire up our popular Big Muddy Sessions speaker series again in partnership with Friends of Big Muddy, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Big Muddy NFWR and Les Bourgeois Winery.
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The Missouri River is home to fascinating creatures, as well as many issues. In these packets, a broad range of information is introduced and discussed; from the giants who dwell in the depths, to the consequences of the interaction between cities and the Missouri River.
Equipment Wish List
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.
Enjoy the Big Muddy Speaker Series each month in three cities!
The Big Muddy Speaker Series has its own website! A one stop shop for statewide Missouri River knowledge. www.bigmuddyspeakers.org
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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