2026 Event Calendar
We're happy to announce that we're kicking off our 2026 meeting season back at Llewelyn's in Webster Groves! As summer wraps up, we'll be gathering every other month — some meetings will feature speakers, others will be social events. All meetings run from 6–8pm, are catered by Llewelyn's, and are free to attend, so bring a friend!
One note on location: we'll be in the McPherson Room, not the front room we've used at past events. Head past the bar and to the right. The room has its own cash bar and bartender.
August Meeting — Thursday, August 20th (6-8pm)
Mapping Missouri's Stream Barriers with the TU RIVERS App
Our own Gateway member and Ozark Council Conservation Chair, John Thomas, will present on a new Missouri Department of Conservation project to document stream barriers — like low-water dams — across the state. These barriers block the movement of trout and smallmouth, along with crayfish, darters, and other aquatic life that healthy streams depend on. Removing and replacing them benefits fish and wildlife, improves water quality, and makes streams safer for nearby communities.
MDC has asked TU and other organizations to help identify these barriers, and that's where we come in. John will explain the project and walk us through a hands-on tutorial of the TU RIVERS App, which lets every member photograph and document barriers on Missouri's coldwater creeks and streams — helping MDC prioritize replacements with more environmentally friendly crossings. Come learn how you can be part of this effort!
2026 Meeting Dates — Mark Your Calendars
- Thursday, August 20th — John Thomas: Stream Barriers & the TU RIVERS App
- Thursday, October 15th — details to come
- Thursday, December 17th — details to come
- Thursday, February 18th — details to come
- Thursday, April 15th — details to come
Stay tuned for details on upcoming meetings. We hope to see you there!
One note on location: we'll be in the McPherson Room, not the front room we've used at past events. Head past the bar and to the right. The room has its own cash bar and bartender.
August Meeting — Thursday, August 20th (6-8pm)
Mapping Missouri's Stream Barriers with the TU RIVERS App
Our own Gateway member and Ozark Council Conservation Chair, John Thomas, will present on a new Missouri Department of Conservation project to document stream barriers — like low-water dams — across the state. These barriers block the movement of trout and smallmouth, along with crayfish, darters, and other aquatic life that healthy streams depend on. Removing and replacing them benefits fish and wildlife, improves water quality, and makes streams safer for nearby communities.
MDC has asked TU and other organizations to help identify these barriers, and that's where we come in. John will explain the project and walk us through a hands-on tutorial of the TU RIVERS App, which lets every member photograph and document barriers on Missouri's coldwater creeks and streams — helping MDC prioritize replacements with more environmentally friendly crossings. Come learn how you can be part of this effort!
2026 Meeting Dates — Mark Your Calendars
- Thursday, August 20th — John Thomas: Stream Barriers & the TU RIVERS App
- Thursday, October 15th — details to come
- Thursday, December 17th — details to come
- Thursday, February 18th — details to come
- Thursday, April 15th — details to come
Stay tuned for details on upcoming meetings. We hope to see you there!