Watch the film Microplastic Madness and then join us for two webinars. On October 5th, Missouri River Bird Observatory will be joined by the movie's co-producer Debby Lee Cohen and health expert Dr. Jenny Davies, along with Missouri's own Rachel Bartels of Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper. We'll discuss the movie, microplastics in general and in Missouri specifically, and answer audience questions.

Dr. Jenny Davies joins us again on October 18th for a very deep dive into the health issues caused by plastic proliferation. Learn about the effects of microplastics on the human body and what we can do to decrease their prevalence.

Watch the film Microplastic Madness and then join us for two webinars. On October 5th, Missouri River Bird Observatory will be joined by the movie's co-producer Debby Lee Cohen and health expert Dr. Jenny Davies, along with Missouri's own Rachel Bartels of Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper. We'll discuss the movie, microplastics in general and in Missouri specifically, and answer audience questions.

Dr. Jenny Davies joins us again on October 18th for a very deep dive into the health issues caused by plastic proliferation. Learn about the effects of microplastics on the human body and what we can do to decrease their prevalence.

Join the WATER Institute at SLU for a virtual one-day summit highlighting exciting research and exploring regional water priorities.

Join us for the launch of the Trash Free St. Louis Pilot Project — a collaborative initiative to clean up our region’s waterways. We’re partnering with EPA Region 7’s Trash Free Waters Initiative, the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State, Blue2Blue Conservation, and other community partners to capture in-stream litter, analyze data, and work to stop plastic pollution at its source.

Thanks to the EPA Region 7’s Trash Free Waters Initiative and the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation, we are excited to invite you to the launch of three new trash traps in our region’s waterways.

Inspired by the Great Meramec River Raft Race of the 1970s and 80s, this event features human-powered rafts and a little friendly competition.

Join Waterkeepers from around the world as we discuss plastic pollution and community solutions. More info coming soon!

This series is a collaboration between Environment America, U.S. PIRG, League of Conservation Voters, Recycle Across America, Captain Planet Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition, Surfrider Foundation, and Waterkeeper Alliance.

Join 500 Women Scientists St. Louis Pod for their third annual Beer with a Woman Scientist! There will be beer, scientists, games, activities, prizes, and two awesome speakers. Event is family friendly and open to everyone!

Learn to be an advocate for streams and rivers, both locally and at the state and national levels. Speakers include Rachel Owen of Missouri Science and Technology Policy Initiative, Rachel Bartels of Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper, Mary Culler of Stream Teams United, and more. Opportunities to practice advocacy communications are included as part of the program.

Celebrate the opening of the Mighty Mississippi exhibit at the Missouri History Museum with a family-friendly event featuring live music, hands-on activities, resource tables, and more! Stop by and see us to learn more about our work protecting clean water in Missouri and our newly launched microplastics monitoring initiative.

BIG MUDDY SPEAKER SERIES - Meet Your Missouri Waterkeeper

Come out to Big A's on the Riverfront in St. Charles for the July Big Muddy Speaker Series and join the conversation! Learn what a Waterkeeper is and what we are doing to protect clean water in Missouri.

Presented by Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper co-founders Bob Menees and Rachel Bartels.

River Soundings is an annual conference that features lectures and panel discussions from scientists, regulators, and clean water advocates. This year's conference is focused on effective citizen activism and river policies in the St. Louis region, and topics include flood control, river restoration, floodplain development, and much more. Come learn about our great rivers and become a better advocate for them in our community!

Join the Alpine Shop for 26 miles of fluid raceway for their 2nd year of the Meramec Marathon Paddle Race. You'll have your strength and stamina put to the test as you take on the meandering Meramec River as it winds from the Valley Park, MO Landing ramp, all the way to the Kimmswick, MO.

To celebrate the golden anniversary of 2019, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and its urban fishing partners are holding a series of family fishing festivals throughout the months of April, May, and June. These events are free and open to the public, and anglers of any age, both expert and novice.

We have a rescheduled date! Join us May 19 to help clean up Simpson Park. Bring a boat if you have it, or there will be kayaks available. We will provide gloves and cleanup supplies. Register in advance for your shirt and free beer!

To celebrate the golden anniversary of 2019, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and its urban fishing partners are holding a series of family fishing festivals throughout the months of April, May, and June. These events are free and open to the public, and anglers of any age, both expert and novice.

Plastics are every where, even the most remote parts of our planet. Most current research on plastics is undertaken on marine systems, despite the fact that over three quarters of the plastics found in oceans are derived from rivers. Despite their importance to the global plastic cycle, very little is known about plastics in river and lake ecosystems. Come learn about the research by Dr. Tony Dell and others at NGRREC into this globally important topic, including touring some state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities.

Artifishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature.

Hosted by Blue2Blue Conservation along with sponsors: Espresso Yourself, Lola Jean's, Russell's on Macklind, Onetime Supply Co, Charm Me Sweet, and Big River Running.

Come join us for a family-friendly day of cleaning up the SOHA neighborhood! From 10am - noon we will be beautifying the neighborhood, picking up trash on the streets and sidewalks, and then showcasing the efforts needed for a cleaner city. Afterwards, sponsors will be offering prizes for everyone who volunteers and takes the time to help out!

Greenway Network will lead a panel discussion discussing the impacts of a proposed development adjacent to the Katy Trail and Bangert Island Park south of downtown St. Charles. Bangert Island is a wild island park adjacent to the Missouri River just south of the I-70 bridge in St. Charles. Bangert Island was a Conservation Area owned by the Missouri Dept. of Conservation which gave up the control of the island to the City of St. Charles. The island is currently leased to St Charles County Parks and volunteers have established a trail system in the park. The park is wonderful wildlife habitat and is great for bird watching.

Join us on Jan 26 for an Advocacy Workshop where you can meet local representatives and learn about local watershed issues. We will discuss ways to effectively get your message heard to make policy changes on watershed issues. 

Are you up for a winter challenge that will help improve the Meramec Watershed? Join us for a special Operation Clean Stream winter cleanup on Saturday December 8th in Lower Meramec Park. This cleanup is focused on recovering large, difficult items left from dump sites and flooding, and requires volunteers to have strength, endurance, and a passion for cleaning our parks!