August 16, 2024

This Week's News: Mizzou scientists remove nanoplastics, local fishermen work to remove invasive carp, NPS seeks interest in operation of Big Spring facilities on Current River, video of ocean trash cleanup interceptor, a judge orders more analysis for the Upper Missouri Grayling, a Corps of Adventure on the Missouri, US Army invests millions to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp, a potential federal listing of Alabama Shad, a Colorado paddler takes on the 340, and lessons learned in risk management from Table Rock Lake. 

MISSOURI
Mizzou Scientists Achieve Nanoplastics Removal
Mizzou scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water
ShowMeMissouri.Edu

Steamboat Springs Kayaker Takes on 340
The indomitable spirit: Steamboat Springs kayaker takes on 340-mile river race
Vail Daily

Local Fishermen Tackle Invasive Carp
Protect our native species': MO Dept. of Conservation works with local fishermen to tackle invasive carp
KSHB

Interest in Operation of Big Spring Facilities
National Park Service seeks expressions of interest for operation of Big Spring Lodge and cabins
NPS

Lessons Learned
Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri
EMS1

NATIONAL
Ocean Cleanup Interceptor Video
Timelapse Video Shows Trash Interceptor Halting Flow of Trash Into the Ocean for One Month
MSN

Debate over Upper Missouri Grayling
Judge orders more analysis amid debate over threatened status for Upper Missouri grayling
Montana Free Press

Alabama Shad may be Federally Endangered
A fish not seen in Illinois for 30 years may be added to federal ‘endangered’ list
Belleville News - Democrat

Corps of Adventure
Lake Yankton feeds a waterfall that audibly spills into the tiny nook just off the Missouri River where the vessel, named the Eagles Nest, will launch on a 1,000-mile adventure down the famed water trail.
DVIDS

US Army Invests Billions to Battle Carp
US Army invests billions to battle highly invasive species wreaking havoc on state waterways: ‘A significant victory’
EMEA Tribune