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Sunday, January 19
 

6:00pm CST

Welcome Networking Social - Sponsored by USFWS
Sunday January 19, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Grand Foyer (4th Floor)
Catch up with old colleagues and new friends at our Welcome Networking Social on Sunday evening! Join us for a laid-back evening with snacks, drinks, and games.
Sunday January 19, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Grand Foyer (4th Floor)
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Monday, January 20
 

8:00am CST

Plenary Session 1 and Awards
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:05am CST
Grand Ballroom (4th Floor)
PLENARY SESSION I & AWARDS
Monday, January 20, 2025. 8:00 AM - 10:05 AM 

8:00 AM
Posting of Colors   
National Anthem

8:10 AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks,& Sponsor Remarks

8:35 AM
Beyond Borders: A Basin-Wide Vision for Managing Resilient Fisheries in the Mississippi River Basin 
Ben Batten, Deputy Director, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

9:00 AM
People, Partnerships, and Policy Build the Road to Resiliency 
Jim Inglis, Mirim Enterprises, LLC        

9:45 AM
Awards Presentations:
The Wildlife Society Professional Awards
North Central Division - American Fisheries Society Awards

10:05 AM Adjourn
Speakers
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Ben Batten

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Ben is a Springfield, Illinois, native and grew up fishing, camping, and hunting. Ben turned his passion for the outdoors towards a career in conservation by studying Natural Resources at the University of Illinois in Champaign, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 2004. He then... Read More →
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Jim Inglis

Mirim Enterprises, LLC
Jim is the Co-founder and Strategist of Mirim Enterprises, a company he and his wife formed in 2014.   They offer consulting services in the agriculture, conservation, engineering, and energy sectors that promote the wise use of our natural resources while providing food, fiber... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:05am CST
Grand Ballroom (4th Floor)
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6:00pm CST

Offsite Dinner and Social ($) - Sponsored by Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
Monday January 20, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Join us for a delicious Dinner Event at the iconic Anheuser-Busch Brewery! Savor a mouthwatering barbecue feast as you soak up the lively biergarten atmosphere. And if that wasn't enough, you'll even have the chance to meet one of the world-famous Clydesdales - the majestic Budweiser mascots! This is an event you won't want to miss. So grab your friends, raise a glass, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of good food, great beer, and even better company.
Monday January 20, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Anheuser-Busch Brewery 1127 Pestalozzi Street , St Louis, Missouri 63118
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Tuesday, January 21
 

8:00am CST

Plenary Session 2 and Awards
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am CST
Grand Ballroom (DEFGH)
PLENARY SESSION 2 & AWARDS
Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

8:00 AM
Welcome & Introductions

8:10 AM
Resilient Rivers, Resilient Communities
Rob Hunt, The Nature Conservancy

8:45 AM
A Road from the Last Generation of Conservation and Into the Next
Roger Still

9:05 AM
Awards Presentations:
The Wildlife Society Student Awards
North Central Division - American Fisheries Society Student Awards
Janice Lee Fenske Memorial Award

10:00 AM
Adjourn
Speakers
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Rob Hunt

Rob Hunt works for The Nature Conservancy as the Missouri Director of Resilient Waters where he leads strategic initiatives statewide. He previously worked for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as a Policy Advisor for the Director’s Office, and while in this role, worked... Read More →
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Roger Still

Roger Still is a conservation leader with over twenty-five years of experience conceptualizing, forging partnerships around, and securing resources for large scale initiatives.As the State Director of the Nature Conservancy of Missouri, he led efforts to greatly expand grassland conservation... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am CST
Grand Ballroom (DEFGH)
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6:00pm CST

Poster Session & Tradeshow Social - Co-Sponsored by Aquatic Control, HDR Engineering & NASA
Tuesday January 21, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom (4th Floor)
A staple of the Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference, this annual social is a chance to learn about products, research, and projects from your peers and colleagues across the natural resource industry. Visit our tradeshow vendors and thank our sponsors for their support, and chat with poster authors about their research. Food and drink included. 
Tuesday January 21, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom (4th Floor)
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  • Poster Session
  • Pre-Conference Workshop
  • S-01: Flight of Discovery: Bird Research & Monitoring within the Mississippi Flyway
  • S-02: Connecting the Dots: Addressing Aquatic Habitat Fragmentation Across the Midwest
  • S-03: CWD: A Wicked Challenge
  • S-04: Building Resilient Salmonid Populations with Multi-faceted Management and Research Approaches (PART 1)
  • S-04: Building Resilient Salmonid Populations with Multi-faceted Management and Research Approaches (PART 2)
  • S-05: Working Lands & Resilient Streams: The Power of Partnering with Landowners
  • S-06: Restoring and Reconstructing Endangered Ecosystems in Missouri: Case Studies of Prairie/Savanna/Woodland and Wetland Natural Communities
  • S-07: Sharing Knowledge Across Sub-basins: Invasive Carp in the Missouri River Basin and Beyond
  • S-07: Sharing Knowledge Across Sub-basins: Invasive Carp in the Missouri River Basin and Beyond (PART 1
  • S-08: Conservation of Crawfish Frogs and Other Amphibians and Reptiles of the Midwest
  • S-09: Conservation Social Science: Informing Management and Enhancing Engagement in the Midwest
  • S-10: Charting a Path Forward - Fisheries and Aquatic Plant Management Now and in the Future
  • S-11: Crayfish Conservation and Management
  • S-12: Not Just for Ducks…Reframing Marshes as Working Water Gardens
  • S-13: Living Data on the Road to Resilience: Opportunities/Challenges/Best Practices
  • S-14: Thriving Amidst Challenges: Examining Resilient Walleye Populations
  • S-15: The Sustainable Rivers Program - Reoperating Corps of Engineers Water Infrastructure to Enhance Environmental Benefits
  • S-16: Migratory Birds and Climate Change: Science to Inform Management
  • S-17: Applied Science and Adaptation of R3 Efforts
  • S-18: FishCAST: Working Towards a Better Future for All Fisheries Professionals
  • S-19: How is Landscape Conservation Relevant to You?
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