Canoe for Clean Water!

The last month of winter was rough on the MRCN crew here in Columbia! Our plans for water quality monitoring fell through so we had to find ways to keep busy inside. We held meeting after meeting, and I personally spent many hours in front of the computer learning the ins and outs of web design. But, we are now proud to finally announce what we have been working so hard on...

On Saturday, June 19, MRCN will be holding the first ever CANOE FOR CLEAN WATER! This is a three-in-one event for anyone who loves our mighty Missouri River. The day will begin bright and early with the Clean Water 50, a 50-mile canoe and kayak race for anyone looking for a real challenge! If you do love paddling but are looking for something a bit less intense, the Clean Water 15 may be what you are looking for. While still a timed race, it only runs 15 miles so you could just as easily take your time and enjoy the beautiful scenery that the river has to offer.

But in my opinion, here's the best part: both races end at Katfish Katy's in Huntsdale, MO where MRCN will be holding River Fest! We will have great local bands, delicious local cuisine and even some great local beverages. All sorts of different environmental organizations will have educational booths and activities, and we are even hoping to have a silent auction! So if paddling isn't your thing, you can sleep in and join us at River Fest!

Just thinking about this day makes me super giddy, but I know there is still a lot to do before then. If you would like to learn more about our race, check out the website: http://www.moriver.org/race/race.html. Or, go to our home page and click on our "river rat" as he canoes across the page. No seriously...he canoes across the page. It took me forever to get that to work right.

So pull out your calendar right now, and mark June 19. We hope to see you in a boat, enjoying the festival or even working as one of our volunteers! Please and thank you!