Missouri Scientist Showcase

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Overview:
Our Missouri Scientist Showcase is a series of guided conference call discussions with featured scientists about the Conservancy’s conservation efforts in Missouri and around the world. It’s a perfect way to spend your lunch break!

Upcoming Showcases:
May 20th, 2010
12:15pm to 12:45pm CST:
Grand River Grasslands site manager Randy Arndt will present, "Bison and Fire: What a Native Prairie Needs."  During this conference call discussion, Randy will describe the Conservancy's plan to reintroduce bison onto the newly restored prairie, and will explain how this native species and fire interact to play a critical role in prairie management.

Previous Showcases:
The Mississippi River, February 2010
Todd Strole, director for the Upper Mississippi Floodplain Initiative in St. Louis, led a conference call discussion about the Mississippi River and the Conservancy's efforts to protect, maintain, and restore functional floodplains.  Listen to a replay of the February Scientist Showcase to learn more about this iconic American river.

Climate Change, November 2009
Dr. Jonathan Hoekstra presented, "Climate Change, Conservation, and The Nature Conservancy" in November.  Listen to the replay of the November Scientist Showcase.  Learn more about how the Conservancy is adapting conservation strategies in countries such as Bolivia and Papua New Guinea to address climate change challenges.

 
 

Chilton Creek and the Current River Watershed, August 2009
Our featured speaker for August was Doug Ladd, the Conservancy’s director of conservation science in Missouri.  Listen to the replay of the Scientist Showcase about Chilton Creek (36 MB), a preserve in the Current River Watershed. 

 

Grand River Grasslands, May 2009
Listen to the replay of the Scientist Showcase about the Grand River Grasslands Project, presented by site manager Randy Arndt. (36 MB)  Plan a visit!