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WaterwayS missouri Story and Photography By: Missouri Department of Conservation


 Whether you are kayaking,              and experience levels.


Before heading to the water this summer, make sure you are pre- pared to keep yourself safe. You should always have a life jacket handy when you are on the water. You also should bring sunscreen and water, especially in the late summer months when Mother Na- ture sends brutal heat and humidity to the Show-Me State. When choosing where to go, be aware of your skill level. Some waterways                       Paddler’s Guide to Missouri serves as a wonderful tool for learning  a local lake or pond, go to mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places to              quette. Keep an eye out for other resource users and leave the area 


with the Missouri Stream Team program to provide free “Stash Your   your trash home with you to dispose of properly so that the natural resource is left in a great condition for the next people.  that are held around the state throughout the warmer months. From            available to instruct participants of all ages and experience levels on how to maneuver in various forms of water. Find local events near you at mdc.mo.gov/events.


take time while you are out on the water to appreciate the natural world around you.


Finally, take time while you are out on the water to appreciate the natural world around you. Being on the water gives you the unique ability to watch the life below the surface as various aquatic spe- cies go about their lives. When you aren’t looking down into the  tree to tree along the water corridors. Most importantly, just safely enjoy nature in the Show-Me State.


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