Protect the Missouri

Supporting responsible management of Missouri River resources & authorized purposes including flood control, navigation, water quality & supply.

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@ProtectMORiver honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. This Memorial Day, we are grateful for all who served and gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

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CPMR continues advocating against out-of-basin Missouri River water transfers. Recently, CPMR led a coalition of nearly 80 organizations and businesses opposing more federal funding for proposed transfer projects in ND. Read the letter to Congress here: https://t.co/X0n1Tlt3Yx

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According to USACE, the updated 2026 calendar year runoff forecast for the #MissouriRiver Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. April runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 1.5 million acre-feet, 51% of average. https://t.co/FyAKKXRb9U

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Floods. Drought. Missouri weather can change fast. The new “Missouri Flood & Drought” app from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources helps you stay informed with real-time conditions and information across the state. Scan the QR code to download.

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We are pleased to welcome Helm Fertilizer in Kansas City as a new member of CPMR! The #MissouriRiver is a critical avenue to move fertilizer into the Heartland for farmers. We appreciate Helm for recognizing the work we do to keep the #MissouriRiver open for business.

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Despite already securing $150 million to fund projects moving water out of the basin, Sen. John Hoeven of ND has filed legislation to secure more than $500 million in additional funds. Without a plan to protect the entire basin, this funding needs to stop.

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CPMR urges Congress to fully fund the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, in addition to advocating for full funding of $42 million for operation & maintenance (O&M). Read more in a letter submitted to Members of Congress by CPMR: https://t.co/idHvOX2i65.

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🗓️ Mark your calendars for two upcoming opportunities to attend in-person USACE Spring Meetings held April 7 in Smithville, MO and April 8 in Sioux City, IA. For additional public meeting details, visit: https://t.co/iZ21c3e8M4 .

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📋️ The Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study (System Plan) comment period is extended to April 8. CPMR urges local stakeholders to lead flood protection discussions & solutions. To read the report and provide your direct comments, click here: https://t.co/IzRW7xzV9k.

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🗓️ Save the Date: CPMR Annual Meeting
⏱️ August 26 & 27
📍 Kansas City, MO
Join us to hear updates and engage with USACE, the U.S. Coast Guard and state agency staff on a broad range of issues important to our stakeholders including flood control, navigation & water supply.

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News Article: Missouri River is Kansas City’s lifeblood. Don’t cut it off upstream. Thank you to Missouri DNR Director Kurt Schaefer for continuing to bring attention to the importance of this issue. Read more here: https://t.co/SyLtgCOFEF

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Quick 📹recap of the 2026 #MissouriRiver Navigator's Mtg in Jeff City last month. Thank you to @AGCHanaway, @RepBobOnder, COL Andrew Niewohner, @USACEHQ, @USCG and all of our speakers, panelists & industry leaders for helping move these important conversations forward.

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Kicking off the 2026 #MissouriRiver Navigator's Meeting @MOFarmBureau with an industry update from panelists: Kevin Holcer: AgriServices of Brunswick, Steven Engemann: Missouri River Towing, James Sauder: Capital Sand Company and Michael Carpenter: Magnolia Marine.

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Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? Join today & stay connected on current #MissouriRiver issues, find ways to stay engaged and hear about upcoming events including the Missouri River Navigator's Meeting Feb. 19 in Jefferson City, MO. Sign up here: https://t.co/CZsnkk2jdO

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Thank you to Ag Daily for publishing our Op-Ed on Missouri River water transfers. While under the radar for many, this issue will impact energy, drinking water & agriculture in the region as well as the national supply chain. Read article here: https://t.co/GWqo32IjM5

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CPMR would like to welcome our newest member, Transport 360! With two locations in Kansas City and St. Joseph, MO--TransPort 360 offers freight handling solutions for barge, rail, and truck transloading operations. Thank you for your work on the #MissouriRiver!

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🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: Missouri River Navigator's Meeting
🕜 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍 Missouri Farm Bureau, Jefferson City, MO

To register, click here: https://t.co/iaUnhq1FAV

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🎄 Merry Christmas from the Coalition to Protect the Missouri River. Christmas is a time to reflect, gather with loved ones and celebrate the reason for the season. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and blessed New Year! #merrychristmas #missouririver #CPMR

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Member Highlight: We would like to thank @iowa_corn for their continued support in helping keep the #MissouriRiver open for business. Iowa Corn has supported the development of projects such as the Port of Blencoe & provided leadership to CPMR through Iowa Corn member Larry Buss.

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CPMR appreciates @BobOnderMO for hearing the concerns of dredgers & committing to support those who live/work on the #MORiver. Dredging makes up a large portion of the tonnage on the river & provides the majority of the sand to critical infrastructure projects in the area.