Big Muddy Speaker Series presents:
Meet Your Big Muddy - A Missouri River Primer
Online Presentation by Steve Schnarr, Missouri River Relief
Steve provided an overview of the history of the Missouri River in this livestreamed presentation.
Published: April 14, 2020
Hosted by Missouri River Relief
Streaming sponsored by Rivermiles, the folks that bring you the MR340
The Missouri River is the longest river in North America, and its story runs through the heart of our history and culture.
Steve took a broad look at the river, its character, the story of human interaction with it and how it has shaped our cultures. It's a big story and we'll take little bites.
This presentation marked the first livestreamed Big Muddy Speaker Series event.
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Steve Schnarr
, Missouri River Relief
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The Big Muddy Speaker Series in Rocheport
is hosted by these wonderful partners.
- Missouri River Relief
- Les Bourgeois Vineyards
- Katy Trail Bed & Breakfast
- Missouri River Cultural Conservancy (MoRivCC)
Streaming is sponsored by Rivermiles, the folks who bring you the MR340.
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Special thanks to Les Bourgeois Vineyards for giving us the opportunity to use their beautiful space overlooking the Missouri River. All speakers are presenting for free! Thank you all for sharing your knowledge with us!
And a special tip of the hat to volunteer David Owens who has been doing the sound for the Speaker Series for several years.
Our thanks to Dave and the good people of MoRivCC who are video recording these presentations when possible.
The Big Muddy Speaker Series also takes place monthly in Kansas City and St. Charles.
The views and opinions expressed by our presenters do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of Missouri River Relief, the Big Muddy Speaker Series or any of the partners that support this public forum. The Big Muddy Speaker Series believes that hearing diverse perspectives is a crucial building block for an informed public.
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