Missouri River Relief

The summer season is almost upon us, and that's exciting for a lot of people, especially those at Missouri River Relief, a local non-profit that hosts - among other things - several educational programs for both kids and adults alike! Lara Cox introduces us to one such program: catfishing! May 31, 2024

Missouri River Days is a half-day field trip offered to all fourth-graders at Columbia Public Schools in partnership with the nonprofit group Missouri River Relief. The field trip is held at Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina, where students have the opportunity to get up close and personal with nature.

Looking for something to do with your pre-K child this month (June) that's both fun and educational? Missouri River Relief has just the thing! Education director KRISTEN SCHULTE tells us about Mornings at the River, a hands-on program that encourages both children and their caregiver to 'explore, discover and make memories at the Missouri River.' June 8, 2022

If it weren't for Missouri River Relief, there'd be 1,000 more tons of garbage in our rivers and streams. But MRR is about more than just trash removal! Education director KRISTEN SCHULTE tells us about a new resource for teachers called 'Missouri River Scientist: Traveling Trunk'. March 7, 2022

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The Assistance League of Mid-Missouri bakes chocolate-chip cookies four times a year. CARLA McFARLAND tells us how the money raised is spent and a little…

There's still time to get your kayak or canoe ready for the 10th annual Race to the Dome, benefitting Missouri River Relief. KEVIN TOSIE tells us how…

The 9th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival returns this Sunday to The Blue Note in downtown Columbia. Missouri River Relief's KEVIN TOSIE tells us about…

Today Paul Pepper visits with VALORIE LIVINGSTON, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia, about the 13th annual 'Rootin' Tootin' Chili…

A couple of decades ago, trash cluttered the banks of the Missouri River.Tires, alcohol bottles, cigarette butts and plastic interrupted the natural…