Commerce and Conservation
Along the Missouri River

 Wednesday, July 29
Jesuit Hall in Historic Downtown Washington

Augusta    Berger    Defiance

Dutzow    Hermann    Labadie

Marthasville    McKittrick    New Haven

St. Albans    St. Charles   Treloar    Washington

On Wednesday, July 29, join friends, colleagues and leaders from throughout Missouri River Country for a high-impact workshop dedicated to stimulating economic development by focusing on the region’s natural assets.  We will address opportunities for the last 100 miles of the Missouri River – from Hermann to the Confluence.  How can we do more to bring visitors, residents and entrepreneurs to our historic river towns?  What can we do to enhance the experiences of visitors to the Missouri River, Katy Trail State Park, Busch Conservation Area, Shaw Nature Reserve, the Daniel Boone Home, our agricultural and viticultural areas, and the Confluence?

7:30 a.m.:  Coffee and a light breakfast

8:15 a.m.:  Conference begins with a video welcome by Senator Kit Bond

This fast-paced workshop features 20 original presentations and will include representatives from: the Missouri Humanities Council; Missouri-American Water; Missouri State Parks; Nine Network of Public Media; Missouri Grape and Wine Board; St. Louis Regional Chamber; University of Pennsylvania; Missouri Department of Agriculture; St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission; Trailside Companies, Northampton, Massachusetts; Katy Bike Rental; Missouri Botanical Garden; Render Writing Services; Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition; and civic leaders and entrepreneurs from Warren, St. Charles, Franklin and Gasconade Counties.

HAPPY HOUR/BOAT RIDES

Tuesday, July 28  |  5 – 8 p.m.
Washington’s Historic Riverfront

Happy Hour on John G’s Bier Deck

Take your first boat ride on the Missouri River with the Missouri Department of Conservation…veterans of the river are also welcome! Tour the Gary Lucy Art Gallery and get inspired by the history and rich cultural history depicted in Gary’s artwork.

 

Commerce and Conservation is sponsored by the Katy Land Trust and Magnificent Missouri.

Funding has been provided by the William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank, Trustee; Missouri-American Water; Emerson; and Edward Jones 

FREE - Register Now!