August 12, 2022

This Week's Highlights: The blob returns to Lake of the Ozarks, low lake levels affecting boaters, a proposed Ozark Run scenic byway, forging ahead with the Rock Island Trail, Pomme de Terre Lake Shoreline Management input, toxic waste in the Columbia River, worrisome salt level in DC area streams, a new Mississippi River photo book, a mysterious fish kill in Germany and Poland, drought drying up rivers in Europe and wreaking havoc on western states, and Blanchard Springs to reopen August 18

MISSOURI
Forging Ahead with Rock Island Trail
Belle goes it alone on Rock Island Trail development, for now
Columbia Missourian

Conversation with Paddling the Ozarks Author
Andy Ostmeyer: A conversation with the author of "Paddling the Ozarks"
Joplin Globe

Pomme de Terre Lake Shoreline Management Plan
Pomme de Terre Lake Open House and comment opportunities for Shoreline Management Plan
Army Corps of Engineers

Low Lake Level Causing Problems
Low-lake levels, trees causing problems for boaters on Table Rock Lake
KY3

The Blob Returns
The Blob Returns! Bizarre Creatures Surfacing At Lake Of The Ozarks Are A Very Good Sign
Lake Expo

Proposed Scenic Byway
WATCH NOW: Proposed scenic byway through the Ozarks waits for local approval
Daily Journal Online

NATIONAL
New Mississippi River Photo Book
It's not easy managing the Mississippi River: Photo book shows just how hard it is
The Advocate

Salt Worrisome in DC Region
Salt in water sources becoming worrisome in D.C. region, experts warn
Washington Post

Tackling Toxic Waste in Columbia River
Feds give Oregon cities, environmentalists $1.8 million to tackle toxic waste in Columbia River
Missoula Current 

Depleting Colorado River Wreaking Havoc on States
Depleting Water Supplies from the Colorado River Could Wreak Havoc on Western States
OMelveny

Lake Flyover Underscores Challenges
Flyover of Great Salt Lakes Underscores Environmental Challenges
Utah Public Radio

Blanchard Springs Caverns to Reopen Aug. 18
Blanchard Springs Caverns set to reopen Aug. 18
White River Now

WORLD

Drought Across Europe Drying Up Rivers
The drought across Europe is drying up rivers, killing fish and shriveling crops
NPR

Rhine River Levels affecting Energy Supply
Rhine River Falls to Crisis Levels, Causing Potential Fuel Disruptions
EcoWatch

Mysterious Fish Kill in Germany/Poland
Mysterious mass fish kill in River Oder: Climate change or poison?
DW