This week's webcast came from Omaha, Nebraska. Find out what happened during the last week on the river and the Corps' interaction with Indian Tribes in the area. Meet Paul Johnston from the Corps of Engineers to learn more about the work of the Corps, the physical river then and now, and many of the issues facing the Missouri River today. We look forward to your e-mail questions during the webcast.
Contents of the Broadcast:
1. Opening to 4:16--Introduction, welcome, information on today's location, orientation to today's topic
2. 4:16 to 15:59--Scott Mandrell, portraying Meriwether Lewis for the Discovery Expedition, discusses events of the original expedition around today's location and shares events of the previous week of the re-enactment. Topics related to the original expedition include arriving at the mouth of the Platte River, changes noted in topography of the area, and their meeting with the first Indian they encountered since leaving St. Charles. Images of the last week on the river are included, highlighting events as the the crew moved from Nebraska City to Omaha.
3. 15:59 to 43:25—This week's feature focus takes a closer look at the Missouri River. Our guest is Paul Johnston, Chief of Public Affairs for the Northwestern Division of the Corps of Engineers. Topics covered include the physical changes in the river topography and flow since the time of the expedition, the corps' work in creating transportation channels in the river, and environmental and economic issues facing the river today. Images are included which visualize each topic. See pictures of a channelization project, barge traffic, power plants utilizing the river, pallid sturgeon, piping plover, and the interior least tern.
4. 43:25 to End--Our closing segment includes answering e-mail questions, topics of upcoming webcasts, thanks, and goodbye
