Missouri River Information Packets
Dive into the Missouri River!
The Missouri River is home to fascinating creatures, as well as plenty of challenges. That's why we put together this set of information packets; a broad range of topics covering everything from the giants that dwell in its depths, to what happens when a city and a river have to share space.
Each packet gives you a plain-language rundown of what a topic is, why it's happening, and why it matters to the Missouri River.
Who these are for: teachers building a river-focused lesson, volunteers and presenters prepping for a River Days or boat trip, tabling at a community event, or anyone who just wants a quick, solid answer to "wait, what's a Bighead Carp?"
How to use them: Pull facts for a classroom unit, hand them out at a booth, or use them to get up to speed for a new volunteer task.
Invasive/ Non -Native Species
Check out the Bighead Information Packet to learn about how these fish got here and how they compete with the native fish in the Missouri River.
Check out the Silver Carp Information Packet to learn about how these flying fish affect the environment and recreation on the Missouri River.
Check out the Bush Honeysuckle Information Packet to learn about how this invasive species affects the forests and banks of the Missouri River.
Check out the Zebra Mussel Information Packet to learn about how this invasive species damages infrastructure and threatens life in the Missouri River.
Conservation Success Stories
Endangered Species
Check out the Piping Plover Information Packet to learn about how this bird calls the Missouri River sandbars home and the challenges it faces.
Check out the Pallid Sturgeon Information Packet to learn about their long life cycle and the challenges they face in the Missouri River.
Human-Related Issues
Check out the Trash Information Packet to learn how trash makes its way into the Missouri River and how it harms the wildlife and our drinking water.
Check out the Channelization Information Packet to learn about why channelization happened and how it has changed the Missouri River.
Check out the Agricultural Pollution Information Packet to learn how agricultural pollution gets into the Missouri River and the damage it causes.
Check out the Combined Sewer Outfalls Information Packet to learn about how combined sewer outfalls threaten the water quality of the Missouri River.