Frank Nelson, Wetland Conservation and NWS Update

On World Wetlands Day, Frank Nelson will present “Celebrating Wetlands in Missouri and Around the World,” a perspective on Missouri’s wonderous wetlands and their conservation needs. Frank has worked for the Missouri Department of Conservation for the past 20 years to help advance wetland conservation in Missouri. He has played different roles through strategic planning, research, working with wetland managers, renovating infrastructure, and communicating with the public. He now serves as the Wetland Systems Manager in the Statewide Resource Management Branch. He is working to conserve and promote the full spectrum of Missouri’s wetlands, their biodiversity, and the benefits these critical habitats provide people. Integrating the built and natural environment with nature-based solutions in these habitats is of keen interest.

Following the presentation, Steve Runnels with the National Weather Service will give a quarterly update, and meeting attendees are encouraged to share brief updates.