Big Muddy Speaker Series presents:

Name: Petals and Pedals: What\'s Going on at Confluence & the Rock Island Corridor
Start: 2022-07-13T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-07-13T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Big A\'s on the Riverfront

Petals and Pedals: What's Going on at Confluence & the Rock Island Corridor

Presented by Quinn Kellner

Quinn Kellner from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will share the latest news on Jones-Confluence Point and the Katy Trail State Parks since the 2019 flood event with attendees. The talk will include insights into recent additions and upcoming plans for the Jones-Confluence Point and the Katy Trail. Plans for flood management have been at the forefront of future park designs for the past few years as the frequency of severe flooding events increases.

Join us at Big A's on Wednesday to learn what is happening with the Rock Island Corridor and its development.

Meet Your Presenter

Quinn Kellner

, Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Resources & Links

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ARTICLE - "How Flooding Has Impacted the Missouri-Mississippi Confluence" - By Dean Klinkenberg, Mar. 3, 2021 - Terrain Magazine

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