Thursday, October 10, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us at the Argosy Casino Grand Ballroom on October 10 to hear from thought leaders and representatives with federal, state, and local agencies. Together, we will discuss current challenges in water supply management, water quality and the importance of partnership in solving water resource issues.
Morning Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 Registration and Networking Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks:
- Melissa Sieben, MOARC President
- Mayor Kathy Rose, Riverside, MO
9:15 – 9:45 Introduction of Participating Law and Policy Makers
9:45 – 10:15 Remarks from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Colonel Niewohner, Kansas City District Commander
- Steve Kopecky, Deputy Chief, Northwestern Division Regional Integration Team
10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:45 Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities for Water Supply, Water Quality and Water Resources – A Focus on the Future
· Chris Wieberg, Deputy Division Director, Missouri Geological Survey, MDNR
· Andrew Lyon, Farm Journal –Trust in Food’s Technical Director
Afternoon Agenda
12:00 – 1:15 Lunch
Presentation by Dr. Peter (Rocky) Smiley Jr., Research Ecologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Columbus, Ohio: Ecological Restoration –Inspiring Hope for Biodiversity, Water Quality, and other Ecosystem Services Provided by Midwestern Watersheds
1:15 – 1:30 Background and Instruction for Feedback Sessions
1:30 – 2:30 Feedback Sessions
- Priorities and Collaboration
- Education
- Policy and Advocacy
2:30 – 2:45 Coffee Break
2:45 – 3:30 What We Heard from You
3:30 – 4:00 Closing Remarks and Next Steps: Melissa Sieben, MOARC President
4:00 - MOARC Social Event Speakers Bios
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