March 2026

Waterborne on the Road:

Recap of the Missouri Natural Resources Conference 2026

Martha Gerig, PhD

As I pulled into the long winding driveway of the Margaritaville Lake Resort in the late hours of a misty February evening, I felt instant camaraderie knowing that the parked lines of agency trucks and university field vehicles ferried natural resources professionals from across the state to join in a week of data sharing, goal setting, and story making. As the sun rose the next morning over a partially ice-covered Lake of the Ozarks, I scanned the names and affiliations on the name badges of attendees – smiling as mere email acquaintances were finally placed into context. Unlike many meetings I’ve attended throughout my career, from the moment coffee started flowing on the first day of the gathering, the Missouri Natural Resources Conference (MNRC) felt more like a reunion of stewards than a conference. As the meeting got underway, it was clear that the diverse group shared a sense of purpose: three days devoted to the future of Missouri’s land, water, forests, and wildlife. Workshops spill into hallways as participants linger to debate watershed modeling, wildlife monitoring, or soil health strategies. Exhibitors—nearly fifty of them lining the perimeter of a basement ballroom —showcase gear, promotional materials, and programs that spark impromptu demonstrations and long, animated discussions...



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Waterborne on the Road:

Waterborne kicks off 2026 at NAICC in Orlando, FL

The National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC) held its annual meeting from January 26th to 30th in sunny Orlando, FL. Despite weather challenges for much of the US, Waterborne’s Jennifer Trask and Shawn Meyer were able to escape the snowy weather and soak in the warm Florida sun. The meeting was a success and gave us the chance to learn what’s ahead for the coming year, share experiences, and promote cutting-edge tools and skills with friends and colleagues. As a bonus, we found time for a little team-building fun. 


There were many highlights from this year's meeting! For Waterborne, meeting the many people who stopped by our booth ranked number 1. Outside the booth, this year’s meeting included educational workshops, training sessions, networking events, and professional development opportunities. 

One thing that makes this NAICC event special is the chance for exhibitors to offer a raffle prize. This year, Waterborne’s offering was a mouth-watering basket of Florida fresh fruit, which Kenneth Bolen won...



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Scientists worry about lasting damage from Potomac sewage spill: In January, part of a decades-old sewer line in Maryland collapsed by the Potomac River. Over the following days, the broken pipe dumped more than 200 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac near Washington, D.C.

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