February 17, 2023

This Week's News: Riverfront development in St. Louis faces obstacles, train derailment sparks water concerns, 24 states including Missouri sue the Biden Administration over Waters of the US, the Colorado River crisis explained, catch and keep trout season begins March 1, a golden largemouth bass, whitewater races seek volunteers, a conversation about Missouri's newest state parks, and find out more about the Jacks Fork, Yellowstone River, and the oldest man-made lake in Arizona

MISSOURI
Riverfront Developments Face Obstacles
Riverfront developments face obstacles, but the Mississippi River itself may be the biggest
STL Public Radio

Conversation with Missouri State Parks
Andy Ostmeyer: The conversation with David Kelly continues
Joplin Globe

Whitewater Races Seeking Volunteers
Whitewater kayaking event needs volunteers
Daily Journal Online

Catch and Keep Trout Season begins March 1
Catch-and-keep trout season starts on March 1 in Missouri trout parks
KRCG

Water Levels Could Be Dropping Soon
Lake Of The Ozarks Water Level Could Be Dropping Soon
Lake Expo

Paddling the Jacks Fork
Paddling Through The Jacks Fork River Is A Magical Missouri Adventure That Will Light Up Your Soul
Only in Your State

NATIONAL
Train Derailment Sparks Water Concerns
Is the Ohio River contaminated? East Palestine train derailment sparks concerns over water
The Columbus Dispatch

States Sue Biden Administration over WOTUS
24 Republican-led states sue Biden administration over water regulations
Reuters.Com

Colorado River Crisis Explained
Lessons emerge as 7 thirsty states war over Colorado River water
The Harvard Gazette

Golden Largemouth Bass
Virginia fisherman reels in ‘extremely rare’ golden largemouth bass from James River
ABC 8 News

Oldest Man-Made Lake in Arizona
Discover the Oldest Man-Made Lake in Arizona
AZ Animals

Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River, in Brief
YourBigSky.Com