On behalf of the 2006 Steering Committee, we would like to invite you to join us for a Joint Meeting– 8th Biennial River Management Society Symposium 10th Annual Missouri River Natural Resources Conference Collaborating in the Current The Marina Inn, South Sioux City, Nebraska May 9-12, 2006

From the mountains to the sea, and everywhere in between, we find rivers and streams contributing to the lives and economies of our communities. All have names and come in sizes, large and small. Most were conquered before being fully understood. And just when we understood what we wanted most, time moved on. Now we ask ourselves, what does this river really need? Should it be divided more and more, or should health and sustainability be our lore?

A wide range of workshops and topics will help stimulate, educate, and challenge you to re-think ways of addressing concerns about rivers within your own watersheds. In addition to an exciting program of social and hard science, we have included field trips, entertainment, and opportunities to help you touch the resource and converse with people who love rivers and the ecosystem goods and services they provide.

South Sioux City is on the Missouri River, 732 miles upstream of the mouth, and just downstream of the Missouri National Recreational River, a rather unique Wild and Scenic River. Twenty-one miles of transition river separate the unchannelized 59-mile segment of the MNRR from the channelized reach below Sioux City. Come with an open mind and immerse yourself along the great Missouri River. Help us “Collaborate in the Current!”

Wayne Werkmeister and Gene Zuerlein
Co-Chairs, 2006 Steering Committee