Upcoming in Rocheport, Mo.
To migrate or not to migrate: that is NOT the question
Presentation by Craig Paukert, PhD, Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at University of Missouri – Columbia
We’ll be joined by University of Missouri professer Craig Paukert, PhD, to explore the issues and solutions for fish migration. World Fish Migration Day is observed on October 24.
Our presenter Craig Paukert, PhD, of the Missouri Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Unit, shows off a lake sturgeon his crew has captured to measure, tag and release as part of research studying the migration of these long-lived fish.
Time and Place
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
7:00 pm
Online Presentation by Leader and Cooperative Professor Craig Paukert, PhD, Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at University of Missouri – Columbia
Hosted by Missouri River Relief on Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube.
Streaming sponsored by Rivermiles, the folks that bring you the MR340
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
- NOTE – This month’s presentation will be the THIRD Tuesday of the month. Next month we’ll return to our normal schedule.
- 7 p.m. presentation
- The presentation will be hosted on Zoom. Click here to register.
- We will allow 115 to register, but only 100 will be allowed to connect for the presentation. By watching through Zoom, you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
- Anybody can watch the live stream on our YouTube Channel!
This month’s presentation is part of a week of events promoting World Fish Migration Day. Migration is part of the natural life cycle of many of our freshwater riverine fish. Here in the Missouri River watershed, many fish including sturgeon, catfish, eels and many more will move hundreds of miles during a year to find spawning habitat and food.
With increased human impact on our river systems, from dams to pollution to habitat loss, how are these migrations affected and how can we mitigate for that?
We’ll be joined by University of Missouri professer Craig Paukert, PhD, to explore the issues and solutions for fish migration. World Fish Migration Day is observed on October 24.
Paukert is the Unit Leader of the Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Cooperative Professor in the School of Natural Resources at MU.
October 24 is World Fish Migration Day, exploring and celebrating the connection between healthy rivers and the movement of riverine fish. Find out more – www.worldfishmigrationday.com/
“Love Flows” Documentary
This documentary explores issues and solutions impacting fish migration in our world’s rivers. (34 min.)
Resources & Links
Dig deeper for more info on this topic
- “River Studies” – blog for the Missouri Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit at MU.
- “World Fish Migration Day” webpage
- “Love Flows” – a documentary about the importance of fish migration and issues impacting fish success. (34 min.)
- Brochure on World Fish Migration Day (PDF download)
- FACT SHEET – “American Paddlefish” (PDF download)
- RESEARCH – “One Hundred Pressing Questions on the Future of Global Fish Migration Science, Conservation, and Policy” – published in “Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution”
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.
Click here for a list of upcoming presentations»
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!
The Big Muddy Speaker Series also takes place 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.
