January 24, 2025

This Week's News: How do wildfires affect water quality, passed federal Water Resources Development Act addresses Mississippi River climate extremes, Corpus Christi drills for water, a Minnesota asian carp netting effort comes up empty, planning for Missouri River water for the Black Hills, ice disks and frigid phenomenon, grants for homeowners affected by floods, Reeds Springs school without water, and upcoming waterfowl meetings in Springfield and Joplin. 

MISSOURI
Frigid Phenomenon at Lake of the Ozarks
VIDEO: Extreme temps bring frigid phenomenon at Lake of the Ozarks
KY3

Grants for Homeowners Affected by Floods
Homeowners affected by November floods will receive grants from Missouri realtors
Spectrum News

Reeds Spring Students Without Running Water
Reeds Spring Mo., students without running water as crew work to reroute line
KY3

Ice Disks Form Along Missouri River
Ice disks form along Missouri River as bitter cold hits Kansas City. What are they? 
The Kansas City Star

Waterfowl Meetings in Springfield and Joplin
MDC to hold waterfowl meetings in Springfield and Joplin in February
MDC News Room

NATIONAL
Asian Carp Netting Effort Comes Up Empty
Winter Asian carp netting effort comes up empty on Minnesota waters of the Mississippi
Outdoor News
Winona MN

Federal Law Addresses Climate Extremes
How the latest federal law on water resources development addresses climate extremes and Mississippi River flooding
MINN Post

Missouri River Water for the Black Hills?
Missouri River Water for the Black Hills?
KXLG

How do Wildfires Impact Water Quality?
How do Wildfires Impact Water Quality?
College of Natural Resources News

Corpus Christi is Drilling for Water
As reservoirs dwindle and industrial demand grows, Corpus Christi is drilling for water
The Texas Tribune