Chris Whitley, a spokesman for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7, shares the latest updates on the remediation efforts at Meramec Caverns. The popular tourist cave closed in March due to elevated contamination levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) vapors.
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Meet Woman Of The Year – Kim Cella
Pictured: Kim Cella
Kimberly Cella of Affton is always in a multi-modal frame of mind – from a transit standpoint. She thinks about hiking, biking, car-sharing, riding buses or MetroLink practically 24-7.
That may be why Cella, executive director of the Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), was recently selected by her colleagues as the Woman of the Year. The award was presented by the St. Louis chapter of the international WTS, otherwise known as the Women’s Transportation Seminar.
Missouri Conservationist Goes Mobile
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) magazine, the Missouri Conservationist, is going mobile!
” The MDC now offers its award-winning magazine, Missouri Conservationist, through a new free app for mobile devices. Read about research and other happenings with fish, forest, and wildlife in Missouri. Get info on conservation news and events, in-depth articles, and ways to discover nature. Browse captivating wildlife photography and videos. Once downloaded, the app will offer current issues of the magazine to save and read. Get more information and download the new MO CON MAG app for Apple or Android devices HERE. “
Business Develops A Social Conscience?
Photo Credit: Webster-Kirkwood Times.
In Don Corrigan’s latest column, he talks about Missouri businesses influence on the Missouri legislature in the past year, including the changing business views about the environment.
Forest Park Forever Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Artist In Residence Program
A new program will mark the 30th anniversary of Forest Park Forever this year – the Artist in Residence Program. The program is designed to “celebrate the anniversary through the creative output of talented artists” chosen to “explore the beauty and inspiring nature of Forest Park and share their new work with the community through public programming.”
Celebrate Pollinator Week With Dinner At The Zoo
A Pollinator Dinner in celebration of National Pollinator Week will be held, Tuesday, June 21, at the St. Louis Zoo in The Living World. Reservations are required by noon on June 9. Find more information below.
The Great Race For Modern Transit Is Over – We Have A Winning Team
Don Corrigan at The Great Race. Photo by Ursula Ruhl, Webster-Kirkwood Times.
Notice the medal hanging around Don Corrigan’s neck? Yes, that’s right, Team West won the transit challenge. Corrigan was scheduled as one of the media personalities that participated in the Great Race.
Stay tuned for a short recap from Corrigan in the near future.
Citizens for Modern Transit organizes the race each year. Find out more about “CMT’s Great Race 2016: Linking the Last Mile” and the media personalities who participated on Team East and Team West – CLICK HERE.
Save the Meramec River Route 66 Bridge Photo Shoot
Route 66 Bridge. All photos provided by Jo Schaper.
A photo opportunity to help save the Meramec River bridge in Route 66 State Park will happen at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 14, and the public is invited to be part of the event.
Using Outdoor Recreation To Build Veterans’ Confidence
Learning the basics of kayaking in the medical center’s swimming pool at Jefferson Barracks. Photo Credit: Ursula Ruhl, Webster-Kirkwood Times.
Veterans of all shapes and sizes churned up swimming pool water with their double-bladed kayak paddles on a recent Tuesday. The paddling vets in the recreational therapy program at Jefferson Barracks were preparing for a big kayak trip in Arkansas.
National Prairie Day Event
The Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. The organization has established National Prairie Day the first Saturday in June. This year, National Prairie Day is Saturday, June 4, 2016. Find details about the annual Prairie BioBlitz event below.
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