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The Coalition to Protect the Missouri River (CPR) has been created to
represent the diverse interests of agricultural, navigational, industrial,
utility and business-related entities who support responsible management
of Missouri River resources. CPR opposes any major changes in the management
of the Missouri River that adversely affects congressionally authorized
uses. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has been considering
changes in its guidance document, the Missouri River Master Water Control
Manual (Master Manual) for more than a decade. Potential changes in
the quantity and timing of flows from the Upper Basin (Montana, North
and South Dakota) are extremely controversial and could negatively impact
flood control, river commerce, municipal drinking water supplies and
electric power generation in the Lower Basin (Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa
and Missouri). Lower flows on the Missouri River will also decrease
flows on the Mississippi river, thereby adversely impacting river transport
to the Gulf of Mexico.
A full-time
Executive Director is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing
all CPR activities staffs the CPR. Strategic efforts will be accomplished
through a three-fold process including political, grass roots, and legal
initiatives.
Coalition to Protect the Missouri River Membership List:
| Ameren |
American Waterways
Operators |
| Blaske Marine |
Cargo Carriers |
| DeBruce Grain |
Farmland Industries,
Inc. |
| Iowa Farm Bureau |
John Lincoln |
| MFA Incorporated |
Midwest Area
River Coalition (MARC 2000) |
| Midwest Terminal
Warehouse Co., Inc. |
Missouri Chamber
of Commerce |
| Missouri Corn
Growers Association |
Missouri Dairy
Association |
| Missouri Farm
Bureau |
MO Levee &
Drainage Dist. Assoc. |
| Missouri Soybean
Association |
Missouri Soybean
Merchandising Council |
| MO-ARK |
National Corn
Growers Association |
| Phoenix Towing
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David Sieck |
| Wayne Stouder |
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Last reveiwed
May 6, 2008
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