WORK SESSIONS- First Quarter 2015 Chairman Mark Harvey: The Upper Mississippi River Basin http://neighborsofthemississippi.org/ NOM Board members have met Association (UMRBA) is a regional study to review impact multiple times since December to on all areas implicated review 2014 and begin planning by the river, before for 2015. A general discussion further changes or was held reviewing successes in permits are allowed. 2014. Much was learned through working with all entities. This was approached in a good faith effort to share all items in a NOM Members Attend UMBRA Members have experienced many unexplained changes in interstate organization formed by the Governors of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin to coordinate the states' river-related programs and policies and work with federal agencies that have river responsibilities. UMRBA is involved with programs related to commercial navigation, ecosystem restoration, water quality, aquatic nuisance species, hazardous spills, flood risk management, water Members Nancy Guyton & Jane Rushford attended the Mississippi River Flood Control Association Meeting in New Orleans. NOM appreciates their attendance and representation. NOM SUPPORTS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BASED ON… 1. 2. 3. Five State Do No Harm Comprehensive Plan Equitable Risk For All Stakeholders Independent Cumulative Impact Study before changes! supply, and other water resource issues. NOM Members Janet Neustadt, Andy Burkemper, Harris & Nancy Guyton, Curt Loesing, and Ed Keeven attended the UMBRA on Feb. 10 at Rock Island, IL. NOM has been represented for quite some time at UMBRA meetings. transparent manner. NOM flooding and water continues to realize success levels over the past few through being open and honest years. We need to know opportunity for individuals to in our efforts to strive for a five what future changes will network and promote a tenor of state do no harm comprehensive occur and not become an openness between five states in plan. Essential components must experiment, based on include equitable risk and an the guise of a comp. independent cumulative impact plan. These meetings are a great the Upper Mississippi River Basin. NO BIRDS POINT FOR ST. CHARLES, LINCOLN OR Upcoming Events – Member Interest PIKE COUNTIES! March 23 Mississippi River Commission - New Madrid 9:00 a.m. PROTECT MISSOURI March 25 USACE River Update – Winfield MO Fire Dept. 6:00 p.m. SUMMER 2015 – Event Planned A committee of the membership and board is currently making plans to secure event space for summer 2015. There will be an opportunity for NOM members, community members and friends to gather for a NOM Update and the First Annual NOM Event. Donations for a silent auction and raffle will be solicited. If you or your corporation is interested in being an event sponsor please contact Myra Beauchamp [email protected] , Adam Jones [email protected] or one of your board members. Watch your email for details. This will be a casual time with activities as well as general information. U.S. Capitol Fly In NOM was represented by Myra Beauchamp and Mark Harvey during the February U.S. Capitol Fly In - Washington D.C. Appointments were made with elected officials from Missouri, those from neighboring states, and staffers from various governmental agencies. This was a two day event. Member input and concerns are shared during each meeting. The Five State Do No Harm Comprehensive Plan, Equitable Risk and Independent Cumulative Impact Study were shared. explored. The United States Army Corps of Engineers 408 Permit… (USACE), elected officials, and The Hunt-Lima Drainage & bureaucrats are interested in a Levee District permit is still a plausible solution. This requires major concern for those to the some engineering be put in south of Hunt-Lima. Members place to begin the process, so are involved with the USACE that NOM has input into the Headquarters on a regular basis process. to voice concerns. Contact a member of the NOM Board if Year End Donations you would like to make Thank you to those who made additional calls or send additional donations for 2014. correspondence. Your added support is greatly appreciated. MO Levee & Drainage NOM Board Members Harris 2015 Dues Structure Guyton & Myra Beauchamp represented our organization at the Missouri Levee and We have made great strides Individual $50.00 100-250 Acre Farm $100.00 251-500 Acre Farm $250.00 500+ Acre Farm $500.00 Business/Corp. $250.00 Hunt Club $250.00 Levee District $250.00 Attached is a membership form for over the past years. Being you to fill out and return with fairness in an effort to enhance PROACTIVE is an integral part your dues. Additional copies will understanding in Mississippi of NOM’s continued success. A be available on the website River issues. NOM P.O. Box 314 Clarksville, Missouri 63336 Check out the web updates! Potential timelines for a funding stream will also be explored. Engineer for NOM plan is necessary to achieve results. Therefore, hiring a consulting engineer is something that is being Board of Directors Mark Harvey, Ch. Janet Neustadt, Vice Ch. Nancy Guyton, Secretary Kim Hunter, Treasurer Pike County Mark Harvey Jo Anne Smiley Harris Guyton Myra Beauchamp Drainage District Association Meeting in Columbia Missouri. They made contact with many supporters of NOM, state officials, and other groups that are in favor of equity and http://neighborsofthemississippi.org/ Lincoln County Andy Burkemper Mike Padella Brian Wehde Craig Koch St. Charles County Janet Neustadt Chuck Williamson John Boerding Adam Jones
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