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Plastic Pollution, Gulf Hypoxia, and Water Quality
November 11, 2026
St Charles, MO
Culture, History
Jennifer Wendt from MidAmerica Clean Future guides us through understanding regional water quality challenges.
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Special Event: River Soundings Conference
September 16, 2026
St. Louis
Culture, History, River, Science
Join us for this year's River Soundings Conference!
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Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad
August 12, 2026
St Charles, MO
Culture, History
Dorris Keevan-Franke shares research and stories about Archer Alexander and his lasting impact in St. Charles county and the country as a whole.
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Missouri's Natural Heroes
May 20, 2026
St Charles, MO
Culture, History
Alex Primm outlines the conservation heroes of Missouri.
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Learning from Lidar: Exploring the Missouri River's Relief
April 14, 2026
Columbia, MO
History, River, Science
Embark on a virtual voyage of discovery though the geologic backstory of the Missouri River's landscape.
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Jefferson Landing: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of a Historic Riverboat Landing
October 14, 2025
Columbia, MO
History
Explore river history with Tiffany Patterson as she weaves the story of Jefferson Landing - a historic Missouri River landing in the state's capitol.
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Big Medicine: York Outdoors Film at Ragtag Cinema
September 9, 2025
Columbia, Missouri
History
We premeired Big Medicine: York Outdoors, a compelling new film that elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Standing Rock: Politics of Place and Protection
March 11, 2025
Columbia, MO
History
This presentation originally took place on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kandice Grossman takes us on a closer look at the Standing Rock movement that occurred in 2016-17 to stop the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and protect the Missouri River. This Indigenous-led political movement resisted the pipeline in the […]
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Echoes of the Past: Exploring Fossils along the Missouri River
September 10, 2024
Columbia, MO
History
Discover the ancient stories etched in fossils with Dr. Sarah Jacquet. Bring your own mystery fossils for a chance to have them examined by an expert and learn about the prehistoric past of the Missouri River.
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Black Perspectives on the Color of Water
August 13, 2024
Columbia, MO
Culture, History
Presentation by Cecilia Nadal
Sociologist and playwright Cecilia Nadal calls for urgent action within Black communities as she describes their complex relationship with nature and water. She offers a compelling narrative on how history, culture and place must be considered when looking at community engagement strategies to raise awareness around the adverse effects of climate change on water and related issues.
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Boone County and the River
February 13, 2024
Rocheport
History
Presentation by local historian Matt Fetterly.
Join local historian Matt Fetterly as he takes us on a journey through the past exploring the relationship between humans and the Missouri River in Boone County.
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Franklin Island – One Family’s Heritage Along the River
January 23, 2024
History
Presentation by Paul Davis, son and grandson of the founders of Davisdale Farms.
Paul Davis will share stories on the fifty-year history of treasured public lands prior to their acquisition by MDC.
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