non-profit group known as the Missouri River Relief (MRR) began a 754-mile journey down the Missouri River this week to map trash deposits along the river. The information they gather will be entered into a digital database that can be used to plan river clean-ups.

The 'MegaScout' participants began their journey on Sunday, July 16th at Ponca State Park, NE.

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They are currently in the Omaha area and will continue on to the Mississippi in St. Louis, MO.

The project involves two boats traveling downstream scouting for trash deposits and old dumpsites. The information they gather will be made available to the public and will be useful to local organizations who would like to become involved in keeping our river clean.

The MRR began six years ago in Missouri and has hosted Missouri River clean-ups and learning festivals across the state. They decided to extend their reach north this year to just above Sioux City, IA.

The goal is to energize local communities to join in their effort in restoring the Missouri River and making it a more beautiful river for all to enjoy.

The first leg of this journey will end on or about Friday, July 28th in Kansas City, MO (mile marker 365) with the continuation to St. Louis to be completed later this summer or fall.

For more information or to find out what you can do to help, check out the MegaScout Brochure or click on the email link below or contact:
 
Missouri River Relief
P.O. Box 462
Columbia, MO  65205
573-443-0292
riverrelief@riverrelief.org