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Sunday, July 14 - Tuesday, July 16, 2019
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Missouri River Relief
Steve Schnarr is the Director of Missouri River Relief, a nonprofit based in Columbia, MO, that is dedicated to connecting people to the Missouri River through stewardship, education and recreation. The organization has worked with over 25,000 volunteers to remove 920 Tons of Trash from the Missouri River. Last year, the organization shared Missouri River knowledge and experiences with 1,980 students and 214 teachers. Steve started as a River Relief volunteer, then began organizing events and programs as a staff member and took over as Director in 2018. His passion for rivers started with childhood camping and paddling trips in Minnesota and Missouri. He enjoys meeting the many different kinds of people that come to the Missouri River for community, solitude, recreation and refreshment.
A Look Inside the EPA
Receive an inside look into cases investigated and prosecuted by the EPA’s Criminal Investigation Division. Learn how to identify signs of criminal activity within your community. Understand the procedures EPA uses to investigate. Find out how we can work together to deter illegal activity.
Cate Holston is a Special Agent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Criminal Investigation Division (CID). SA Holston works in the Kansas City Area Office in Lenexa, KS. She began her career with EPA CID in 2011 and has investigated environmental crimes relating to hazardous waste, air, and water. Many of these investigations have resulted in criminal charges. Prior to becoming a criminal investigator with EPA CID, SA Holston worked as a life scientist at EPA Region 7 in the Clean Water Act 404/Wetlands Program from 2006 to 2011.
SA Holston has experience speaking at trainings and conferences for workers in local, state and federal environmental programs. In addition to conducting investigations, SA Holston is the physical fitness coordinator for the Kansas City Area Office. When she is not at her desk or in the field, she enjoys running and playing golf. SA Holston earned both a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Kansas State University.
AGENDA
| Full conference agenda available hereSummary agenda available hereREGISTRATIONRegistration fees are $250 for the full conference, $175 for one day. The registration fee goes up $25 effective June 1. Registration is now open! REGISTER RESORT INFORMATIONRoom Rate for 2019 is $115 for run of the house, and Resort complex room. Rate for suites: $249 for Resort One Bedroom Suite, $389 for Resort Two Bedroom Suite GOLF TOURNAMENTThe golf tournament is Sunday, July 14, with a shotgun start at 11 am. We will be playing at The Oaks Golf Course. The registration fee for the golf tournament is $100 per person, or $360 for a team. RECEPTION FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALSThe board of directors will be hosting a reception Sunday evening at 8:00 pm for those attendees who are new to the industry, with five or less years of experience. Be sure to indicate your interest in attending on the registration form. SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLEEvery year the Coalition provides scholarships to students at four-five Missouri universities. These students are often in attendance at the conference. Raffle tickets to support the scholarship fund may be purchased with your registration or onsite at the conference. Grand Prize is $1,000; first prize is $400 cash; and second prize is $200 cash. |