This Week in #MOwater News

This Week's Highlights: WW2 canteen found in St. Louis, Mississippi River Deepening Project Begins, Risk of Mercury in Permafrost Thaw, Federal Protection Proposed for Missouri Crayfish, and Free Fishing for Veterans at Roaring River Hatchery

MISSOURI
Federal Protection Proposed
Federal Protection Proposed for Two Missouri Crayfishes
Center for Biological Diversity

WWII Canteen Found
Man Finds WWII Canteen Along Mississippi River, Tracks Down his Family 600 miles away to Return it
KMOV

Low Water Level Concern
Lake Taneycomo Residents and Marinas Concerned about LowWater Levels
KY3

Mussels are Strong at the Bourbeuse
Mussels are Strong at the Bourbeuse River
eMissourian

Nature’s Filter, Nature’s Food
Nature’s Filter, Nature’s Food
eMissourian

Table Rock Lake Oversight Meeting
4th Table Rock Lake Oversight Committee Meeting Announced
Douglas County Herald

81 Year Old Veteran Arrives in Cape
81-year-old veteran stops in Cape Girardeau as he kayaks the Mississippi River
KFVS

Rock Island Bridge Inspections
Rock Island Corridor Bridge Inspections Scheduled Thursday
Gasconade County Republican

Seeking Visitor Feedback
Forest Supervisor Seeking Visitor Feedback, Community Engagement Surrounding Recreation Sites
Rolla Daily News

Thousand Hills Meeting
Thousand Hills State Park Hosts Public Information Meeting Sept. 30
EIN News

River Adventure
Car Shuttles Part of River Adventure
Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Alternative Catfishing Clinic
MDC Offers Alternative Methods Catfishing Clinic Sept. 19 at Truman Lake
MDC News Online

Free Fishing for Veterans
MDC Invites Veterans to Fish for Free at Roaring River State Park
MDC News Online

Kayak Clinic
MDC Offers Beginner Kayak Clinics in Kirksville
MDC News Online

Time to Buy Natives
Buy Native Trees and Shrubs From MDC State Forest Nursery
MDC News Online

Bikefest at Lake of Ozarks
Bikefest Expected To Bring More Than 100,000 Motorcyclists To Lake Of The Ozarks This Week
Lake Expo

NATIONAL
Mississippi River Deepening Project Begins
Mississippi River Ship Channel Deepening to 50 Feet Begins
American Journal of Transportation

Permafrost Mercury Risk
Mercury Released by Permafrost Thaw Puts Yukon River Fish at Risk: Study
KFGO

Step Toward Dam Removal
Becker County commissioners take step toward removing Buck’s Mill dam
DL Online

Black River Initiative Progress
Tug Hill Commission Releases Ten Year Black River Initiative Progress
Informnny.com

Sampling White River from Headwaters to Confluence
Project will sample White River from headwaters to confluence
The Herald Bulletin

DNR Seeks Feedback on Missouri River
DNR Seeks Feedback on Missouri River Project
KMA Land

Explore Five Waterfalls
Explore 5 Waterfalls within 5 miles along the Black River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Smallmouth fishing on the Illinois
‘Stupid easy’ on Illinois River: Walking the dog, smallmouth bass, topwaters, barges, fall fishing
Chicago Sun Times

$1 Million Grant: Living Shorelines
James River Association (Virginia) receives $1 million grant. Here’s where it will be used 
WY Daily