2020 Presentations

Grand Bluffs Natural Area

November 10, 2020

Natural Gems along the Big Muddy: Missouri’s Natural Areas along the River’s Valley

Presentation by Mike Leahy, Missouri Natural Areas Coordinator, Mo. Dept. of Conservation

Missouri Natural Areas Coordinator Mike Leahy will take us on a tour of a variety of designated Natural Areas connected to the Missouri River that range from floodplain wetlands to river bluff prairies and forests.

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Craig Paukert - Lake Sturgeon

October 20, 2020

To migrate or not to migrate: that is NOT the question

Presentation by Craig Paukert, PhD, Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at University of Missouri – Columbia

We were joined by University of Missouri professer Craig Paukert, PhD, to explore the issues and solutions for fish migration. World Fish Migration Day is observed on October 24.

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Toxic Algae in the News

September 8, 2020

Missouri reservoirs: are they toxic?

Online Presentation by Dr. Rebecca North, PhD, Limnologist with MU Limnology Lab

Dr. North shared some of the research she’s been doing on harmful algal blooms in Missouri lakes and reservoirs.

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Utz village

June 9, 2020

The People of the River’s Mouth – In Search of the Missouria Indians

Presentation by Mike Dickey, Historian and Site Administrator at Arrow Rock State Historic Site Original Presentation was Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Hosted by Missouri River Relief  Live Streaming sponsored by Rivermiles Watch this presentation on YouTube Few people know that the Missouri River, and the state named after it, were actually named for a tribe of Native Americans that […]

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Coopers Landing Riverbed

May 12, 2020

River of Sand – The Bottom of the Big Muddy

Presentation by Carrie Elliott, USGS River Studies Branch Hosted by Missouri River Relief via Zoom Streaming sponsored by Rivermiles, the folks that bring you the MR340 Watch this presentation on YouTube Original Presentation on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 When you look at the surface of the Big Muddy do you wonder about what is going on below?  Let’s explore what […]

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