https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl A presentation on the Missouri River Basin en-us 2022-06-14 17:56:12 UTC 2025-11-28 14:25:44 UTC hello@padlet.com abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221089792 2022-06-14 18:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221089792 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221128038 The Missouri River is the longest and second biggest river in the United States. Reaching 2,341 miles in length and 529,300 square miles in volume. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221128038 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221133493 Around one half of the Missouri River gets more than 41cm/yr of precipitation, 70% of this comes from rainfall. For most of its length in the Great Plains and Central Lowland provinces, the average annual precipitation ranges from 36-104cm/yr. The lowest precipitation is about -1.7cm in January and February while the highest is in June, 8cm. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221133493 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221133736 The NCA (4th National Climate Assessment) stated that there could be a 8-10% increase in precipitation by mid-century and a 10-16% increase by the late-century in the Great Plains. For majority of the basin there is an expected increase in precipitation during fall, winter and largely in spring but a decrease during the winter. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221133736 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221133919 Characteristics that are the greatest concerns are chemicals and temperature. High concentrations of metals such as Arsenic and Selenium have been found. Due to changes in land use, increased urbanization, atmospheric deposition of pollutants and dam construction these water quality characteristics are often changing. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221133919 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221134683 About 12 million people are reliant on the Missouri River. Many people in surrounding areas rely on the river as a water source, for transportation and irrigation. The river also helps feed many people through fishing and because it is a water source for many animals as well. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221134683 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221134904 Many recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping , is a big source of income for the river. About $87 million is made for annual benefits. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221134904 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221135219 Many sources of pollution are impacting the river and putting animals and humans who use the water in danger. Over 11,000 pounds of pollution has been dumped into the river. Pollution in the river mostly comes from agricultural nutrients, construction, and waste dumps. 21,750 acres as well as connecting streams were impaired by mercury. This puts many people at risk of mercury poisoning when fish can absorb this mercury and be consumed by humans and other animals. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221135219 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221135697 Almost 109 million acres of the surrounding land is used for agricultural. The basin is expected to increase in agricultural demands due to the temperature increasing. Groundwater irrigation in the Niobrara River, a tributary of the Missouri River located in Nebraska, accounts for about 83% of the 600,000 acres of irrigated land. The other 17% relies on surface water availability. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221135697 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221135765 The U.S. Supreme Courts decisions on which waterways are able to gain protection puts 66% of Missouri's streams at risk of losing protection from the Clean Water Act. Over 2.5 Missouri residents rely on these streams for drinking water. ]]> 2022-06-14 19:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221135765 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221232851 51 of the 67 specifies of fish located in the Missouri river are considered rare, uncommon, or decreasing. The Missouri River contains 4 species that have been federally listed under the Endangered species Act. These species are the Pallid Sturgeon, Least Tern, Piping Plover, and the Scaleshell Mussel. Through land use changes, levee building, and channelization, almost 3 million acres of its riparian and floodplain habitats have been altered. These species are in more danger due to modifications and operations of the river, that is heavily dammed and channelized. ]]> 2022-06-14 22:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221232851 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221233068 Due to climate change, aquatic ecosystems such as wetlands, lakes, streams and rivers, will be highly impacted. High precipitation will lead to an increase runoff of sediments, fertilizers, and pesticides into the river. Drought and heat wave frequency as well as an increase in demand for water will create lower streamflows, an increase in stream segments being de-watered and wetlands drying up. Climate change will increase runoff as well and due to this it is expected that there will be an increase of contaminant loads to surface waters. ]]> 2022-06-14 22:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221233068 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221233539 The Missouri River is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Although the river is owned by the government there are still many systems such as the dams along the river and recreation managements that are taken care of by other organizations and partners. ]]> 2022-06-14 22:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221233539 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221234116 The National Drought Resilience Partnership and Reclamations Drought planning processes are working to build drought resilience capacity. This will be done through preparing stakeholders for drought while still preserving cultural and ecological values. 8 Watersheds in the Missouri River headwaters are working together to train community coordinators to lead planning, mitigation and project implementations. ]]> 2022-06-14 22:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221234116 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221234166 The Big River Clean Up and Restoration Effort is a group of federal, state, and non-governmental organizations that are working to restore the Missouri River. This coalition informs, educates, and involves communities with prevention and restoration strategies. They remove build up behind dams and structures, restore vegetation along the riverbank, stabilize eroding riverbanks, help restore decreasing species, and address contaminated yard soil. ]]> 2022-06-14 22:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221234166 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221234217 In order to reduce pollution, the Missouri River depends on the protection from the Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Acts is a federal law that aims to protect against water pollution. The Supreme Court had repealed the Clean Water Act in a 5-4 decision. The new rule has reduced the role of states and tribes. Supreme Court decisions have put not just the Missouri River but many other streams and wetlands open to unlimited pollution. Environment Missouri has already called EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, to guarantee the restoration of the Clean Water Act. ]]> 2022-06-14 22:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221234217 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221234468 The Missouri River crosses 25 Native American Tribal Reservations and Lands. Around 1500 the Missouri River was home to 20 Native American tribes that belonged to 4 different linguistic groups (Algonkian, Caddoan, Siouian, and Shoshonean). In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase had put the Missouri River Basin into Federal ownership. This created many conflicts with Native Americans. Now around 86% of the Missouri River belongs to private interests, countries, states, or Native American Tribes. ]]> 2022-06-14 22:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221234468 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221239168 The Missouri River begins in the Eastern Centennial Mountains of Southwestern Montana then trails East and South before entering the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Missouri. Major rivers and tributaries of the Missouri River Basin include:
- Yellowstone River
- Niobrara River
- Little Missouri River
- Milk River
- Platte River
- James River]]> 2022-06-14 22:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221239168 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221239968 There are a total of 23 hydroelectric powerplants across the Missouri River Basin. Many of these not only provide hydroelectric power but the dams associated with the powerplants provide flood control. ]]> 2022-06-14 22:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221239968 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221260935 Due to pollution in the river the amount of fish available for fisherman have decreased. As a result, there has also been a decrease in commercial fishing harvests by 80%. ]]> 2022-06-14 23:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221260935 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221340125 The source of majority of the water runoff to the Missouri River comes from snowpack. Due to increasing temperatures it is expected that there will be a large decrease in peak snowpack. The eastern portion of the basin experiences 2 inches of annual runoff whereas the western portion receives 1 inch annually. Projected changes indicate an increase in runoff from 11-15%]]> 2022-06-15 01:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221340125 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221578773 Sources 
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Galat/publication/279429114_Missouri_River_Basin/links/5cb1417f92851c8d22e7b1c8/Missouri-River-Basin.pdf
- https://www.usbr.gov/climate/secure/docs/2021secure/basinreports/MissouriBasin.pdf
- https://www.epa.gov/urbanwaterspartners/big-river-clean-and-restoration-effort-missouri
- https://environmentmissouri.org/sites/environment/files/reports/Top_Ten_Frightening_-Facts_About_the_-Missouri_River_2010.pdf
- https://www.nps.gov/mnrr/learn/nature/endangered-species-on-the-missouri-national-recreational-river.htm#:~:text=The%20Missouri%20National%20Recreational%20River%20has%20four%20species%20that%20are,piping%20plover%20and%20scaleshell%20mussel.]]> 2022-06-15 05:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221578773 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221579606 Picture 1 - https://www.usd.edu/-/media/Project/USD/DotEdu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/Arts-and-Sciences/Missouri-River-Institute-at-USD/PH-MissouriRiver2013_035.jpg?rev=e5f422eb7b954cef997bf030f9ab86c5&w=1900&la=en&hash=F70E69EBEB87ABC6BEE8DB691B7874AC

Picture 2 River Map - http://www.americanrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Map_Missouri-River_wikimedia.jpg

Picture 3 Tribes - https://sites.google.com/a/pcsd.us/river-horse/_/rsrc/1328837226912/home/the-lower-missouri-river/history-of-the-lower-missouri/Screen%20Shot%202012-02-09%20at%204.26.39%20PM.png?height=233&width=320

Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/FGluaa3zFkw

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Photo 5 Changes in Precipitation - https://static01.nyt.com/images/2021/08/24/us/warmer-wetter-world-promo-1629833089515/warmer-wetter-world-promo-1629833089515-jumbo.jpg

Photo 6 Water Quality - https://www.thoughtco.com/thmb/cFl8rh4jBtg6nGDQgdb2k-2zS38=/2912x1638/smart/filters:no_upscale()/GettyImages-184957763-25bd535075fa4891bbd52a57a1e6cb0c.jpg

Photo 7 Who Relies On The River - https://www.dakota-pheasant-hunting.com/uploads/photos/xavndhx02uzpbgejvws9.jpg

Photo 8 Agriculture - https://chapelboro.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Irrigation.jpg ]]> 2022-06-15 05:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221585540 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221591274 Photo 9 Recreation - https://trailadventures.com/content/files/uploads/2016/01/Missouri-River-Canoeing.jpg

Pollution Website Link - https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-millions-of-raw-sewage-dumped-into-Missouri-River-amidst-calls-for-testing-566827971.html

Photo 10 Fish Pollution - https://static01.nyt.com/images/2021/07/23/science/23TROUT-MONTANA8/23TROUT-MONTANA8-superJumbo.jpg

Photo 11 Political Issues - https://www.southernenvironment.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CWA_permit_request_bar_graph_1660_1064_75_s-1.jpeg

Photo 12 Endangered Species - https://platteriverprogram.org/sites/default/files/styles/species_rep_image_full/public/species-rep-images/sturgeon_0.jpeg?h=e89f2536&itok=UjPuML-r

Photo 13 Climate Change - https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8aaa665/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2048x1248+0+0/resize/1486x906!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F05%2F0b%2F4ad7541fb9895371fd4acf024e24%2Fla-apphoto-oil-boom-photo-gallery-jpg-20140816]]> 2022-06-15 05:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221591274 abigailmincks https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221600067 Photo 14 Hydropower - https://images.renewableenergyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/5721-pumped-storage.jpeg

Photo 15 Management - https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/US-ArmyCorpsOfEngineers-Seal.svg/1200px-US-ArmyCorpsOfEngineers-Seal.svg.png

Photo 16 Drought - https://www.ecowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/684543591-origin.jpg

Photo 17 Big River Clean Up - https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2019-06/big_river_clean-up_logo.jpg?itok=c4W2_xhG

Photo 18 Clean Water Act - https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/portals/39/siteimages/Interagency/imagesCASY0XAC.jpg]]> 2022-06-15 05:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/abigailmincks/ppnlprelbgo7gjwl/wish/2221600067