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Leave No Trace Training on the Barge
October 14, 2026
St. Louis, MO
River, Science
Join us for a special Big Muddy Speaker Series on the Living Lands & Waters Barge where Perry Whitaker will lead us in a Leave No Trace Training.
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Introducing the Missouri River Center for Conservation Innovation
October 13, 2026
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Join us for an evening with Zack Miller to learn about the Missouri River Center for Conservation Innovation.
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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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Tracking the Shifting Sands of the Missouri River
September 8, 2026
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Join USGS geologist, Carrie Elliot, as she tracks the ever-shifting sand of the Missouri River.
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Peruque Creek Watershed Alliance & Efforts to Improve Local Water Quality
July 8, 2026
River, Science
Kelly Dunlap of the Peruque Creek Watershed Alliance will present information about the efforts to decrease pollution and restore water quality in the Peruque Creek Watershed--as well as ways that YOU can help!
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Conservation in Focus
May 12, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, Science
Celebrated Missouri photographer, Noppadol Paothong, shares how photography can support conservation efforts and explore the power a single image can have in creating awareness and inspiring action.
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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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An Environmental Journey: Tales of Tragedy and Hope From the Heartland
February 10, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, Science
Missouri author Loring Bullard shares a brief environmental history of Missouri while weaving in personal lessons learned, sustainability initiatives, and where we go from here.
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The Story of Gray Bats in Rocheport Cave
January 13, 2026
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Learn about the small creatures that play a big role in the Missouri River ecosystem and the conservation efforts that have shaped their survival.
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Minnows to Monsters: Fishes of the Missouri River
November 11, 2025
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Take a deep dive with Brittany Harried from the Missouri Dept. of Conservation as we look under the surface at all the fish that call the Missouri River home.
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Islands of Life: How Urban Parks Support Birds Along the Mississippi Flyway
August 13, 2025
St Charles, MO
Science
Dr. Jodi Devonshire will present her team's findings on urban parks supporting birds populations along the Mississippi flyway.
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PFAS 101: Navigating the World of Forever Chemicals
December 10, 2024
Columbia, MO
Science
Presentation by Erin L. Pulster, PhD, U.S. Geological Survey
What exactly are PFAS? And how do they affect us? Learn the basics about these "forever chemicals" as well as what you can do about them!
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