Big Muddy Speaker Series presents:
The River Beneath the Missouri River
Presented by Hydrogeologists David Stous and Pat Higgens, Burns & McDonnell Co.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
In July we learned about the Missouri River as a direct source of drinking water. This month, David Stous and Pat Higgens will take a peek below the river, at the mysterious and very large quantity of water contained that flows through the sediments of the Missouri River flood plain. And they'll look at some the technology used to access this valuable water resource.
Meet Your Presenters
David Stous
, Hydrogeologists
David Stous, P.G., P.E. has made a career of exploring the alluvial aquifer of the Missouri River valley for Burns & McDonnell.
Pat Higgens
, Burns & McDonnell Co.
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The Big Muddy Speakers Series in Kansas City
is hosted by Friends of Lakeside Nature Center, Little Blue River Watershed Coalition, Missouri River Relief, Friends of Big Muddy and Healthy Rivers Partnership with the following list of partners. All speakers are presenting for free. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
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The Big Muddy Speaker Series is also held monthly in Rocheport and St. Charles.
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