Missouri Stream Team

06/16/2026

Today is International Waterfall Day, celebrate by taking care of the beautiful waterfalls we have right here at home in Missouri! Participating in the National Rivers Month challenges, like attending a litter pickup or removing some invasive species, helps keep Missouri’s waterfalls beautiful. From a seasonal trickle to a roaring fall, your dedication to Missouri's rivers and streams is always appreciated!

Share with us your favorite waterfall in the comments below, and tell us ways you’re keeping it beautiful!

Photo Credit Missouri Department of Conservation

06/15/2026

Missouri Stream Team volunteers can receive free tree seedlings from the Missouri Department of Conservation's State Nursery!

We're introducing a new ordering process this year. Volunteers will be able to submit their planting plans and preferred tree species during August, and we'll place all orders together on September 1.

More details are coming next week, but you can start planning your planting projects now!

Photo of volunteers planting trees at Beyond Housing's Community Conservation Days by C. Becker.

06/15/2026

After monitoring river conditions, current water levels, and the forecast for additional rainfall, we have made the decision to postpone this Saturday's River Rescue to our scheduled rain date of Saturday, June 27, 2026.

The safety of our volunteers is our top priority, and we believe postponing the event is the best decision given the anticipated conditions on the Lower James River.

Registrants should have received an email with more details.

06/12/2026

Have you heard of the latest Citizen Science project in partnership with Missouri Stream Team and Missouri Department of Conservation? Help catalog what crayfish species are where in Missouri by participating in Missouri Crayfish Finders. First watch the informational video posted on our YouTube channel. Then get started! Missouri Crayfish Finders is one of the activities that counts for National Rivers Month and you can earn a limited-edition sticker if you submit your activity report with the appropriate NRM activity code!

Photo Credit Jim H. ST #4956.

06/11/2026

Interested in joining Stream Team? Tried it out and want to go all in? Don't know where to start? Join us for our upcoming Orientation and Onboarding Webinar on Monday June 22nd, 7pm-8pm.

This virtual event is where you can learn a brief history of Stream Team and our mission. You'll learn about some of our most popular activities to get started with. You can meet staff and ask questions directly to the source. If there is anything keeping you back from diving headfirst into volunteering with Missouri Stream Team, now's your chance to get help keeping afloat as you dip your toes into being a Missouri Stream Team volunteer!

REGISTER HERE! https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/AllEvents?EventTypeId=21

Photo Credit E. Mansfield ST #4025

06/10/2026

It's National Rivers Month! Did you know that the confluence of two mighty rivers come together along the border of our great state? The Missouri and Mississippi Rivers meet just north of St. Louis where the Muddy Missouri River traveling from west to east through the middle of the state meets the Mighty Mississippi traveling from north to south along the eastern border of the state! The waters come together slowly mixing and continuing their journey to the Gulf!

The Missouri River is the longest river in North America, and the Mississippi River Watershed is the 4th largest in the world! Over 20 million people rely on the Mississippi for drinking water. Nearly 60% of North America's birds use the Mississippi as a migration route!

Learn how you can protect Missouri's waterways through Missouri Stream Team! For more information, check out our website: mostreamteam.org.

Photo by C. Becker.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Whether you are young, or young-at-heart, getting in the creek is fun and learning about life in the bottom of the creek and why it is important to protect Missouri's rivers, streams and creeks is what Stream Team is all about.

Education is one of our three pillars! You can learn more about life in the creek and how you can get involved on our website: www.mostreamteam.org/ and by checking out our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/. While you are there, watch the Intro to Water Quality Monitoring Video to complete one of the challenges for the Stream Team Slam for National Rivers Month!

Photo Stream Team #6706 – exploring life in the bottom of the creek

06/08/2026

In case you missed it, watch the recording of our National Rivers Month webinar on our YouTube Channel!
https://youtu.be/chgAVg7u3PQ

Ryan Morman from KC Water gave a presentation on the effects storm water has on the environment.

Don't forget, watch the recording and submit an Activity Report for National Rivers Month - Education workshops/trainings (attended) to make sure you can receive the limited-edition National Rivers Month sticker. Complete the Stream Team Slam for National Rivers Month activities and you will be entered to win our Stream Team swag bag!

National Rivers Month webinar held on June 4th 2026.0:00 Welcome...

06/07/2026

Want a chance to win some Stream Team swag? Complete the National Rivers Month Stream Team Slam, file your activity reports using the special National Rivers Month activity codes before July 15, and be entered into a drawing for some fabulous Stream Team merch!

To complete the National Rivers Month Stream Team Slam:

1. Participate in a Litter Pickup or Invasive Species Removal.

2. Attend the National Rivers Month Webinar on Wed. June 4. If you missed it watch the recording on our YouTube channel!

3. Learn more about Water Quality Monitoring by watching an introductory video on the Missouri Stream Team YouTube Channel.

4. Participate in the new Missouri Crayfish Finders Project.

For more information, please visit our website https://www.mostreamteam.org/.