River Updates
January 30, 2008
MRR joins Americorps Stream Team Program
Melanie Cheney
River Relief is excited to be participating in the Americorps Stream Team Assistant Program this year. We’ve hired one of our volunteer crewmembers, Melanie Cheney. She will be helping us and other area Stream Teams.
January 28, 2008
MRR receives award from Open Space Council
St. Alban's bluffs by artist Bryan Dawes Haynes
On Sept. 20, MRR crewmembers Jeff Barrow and Melanie Cheney accepted the William T. Schock “Clean Water Conservancy” award at the Open Space Council’s Meremec Basin Summit. The award recognizes MRR’s commitment to water conservation across the state, and is a beautiful print of the pre-settlement St. Alban’s bluffs by artist Bryan Dawes Haynes.
January 21, 2008
From the Bottom Up hits bookstores
Jeff Barrow
MRR Coordinator Jeff Barrow spent the last year writing down Chad Pregracke’s amazing story about the growth of Living Lands and Waters, the industrial strength river clean-up and restoration organization that inspired Missouri River Relief. The book has been published by National Geographic. Check out www.fromthebottomup.org and www.livinglandsandwaters.org
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2020 Schedule
The 2020 schedule is here! As we get closer to the dates you will find links to full web pages detailing our events here.
There are many changes to our schedule as we adjust to the reality of COVID-19 spread. For the latest updates on our policy and schedule changes, please visit this page.
Missouri River Information Packets
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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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