This Week in #MOwater News

This Week's Highlights: Scientists solve mystery, invasive water flea decimates plankton, a Missouri bill to ban rights of Nature, and a Watergoat appears in Arnold, MO

MISSOURI
Watergoat in Arnold
Device will collect trash in Pomme Creek Park in Arnold
Leader Publications

Missouri Bill to Ban “Rights of Nature”
Missouri Bill to Ban “Rights of Nature”
National Review

Off-Tasting Water
Lake turnover causes off-tasting water in Branson over holiday weekend
Branson Tri-Lakes News

Winter Drawdown Scheduled
Winter Drawdown Scheduled at Wappapello Lake
Daily Journal Online

Crane Lake Dam Project Update
Public comment results, next steps for Crane Lake dam project
Daily Journal Online

Beware of the Zebra Mussel
Department of Conservation: Beware of the Zebra Mussel
Fulton Sun

Tips for Preparing Fish
MDC Dec. 9 Online Program Has Tips for Preparing Fish
MDC News Online

NATIONAL
Scientists Solve Mystery
Scientists solve mystery of mass coho salmon deaths. The killer? A chemical from car tires
Los Angeles Times

EPA ditches Bush Veto
EPA ditches Bush veto, approves WWII-era flood project
E&E News

Glyphosate Harm to Species
New EPA finding: Glyphosate harms 93% of endangered species
The Counter

New Wild and Scenic Proposal
King, Collins introduce legislation to designate York River as part of NPS’ Wild and Scenic River System
News Center Maine

Invasive Water Flea Decimating Plankton
This ferocious water flea is mauling the Great Lakes
National Geographic

Rochester Reclaims the River
Rochester reclaims the river
Rochester Beacon

A Leg Up for River Fish
A Leg Up for River Fish
The Highlands Current