Every year tons of commercial products move up and down the Mississippi River. Ever wonder how the river is managed to maintain this kind of boat traffic and what kind of effects our use of the river has on the river ecology? Join Science Center staff as we travel to the Melvin Price Lock and Dam to explore how the river is managed and how the lock and dam system works. We will also assist the National Great Rivers Research & Education Center in collecting data on the 'Mighty Mississippi'. Fees include travel only. Please bring sack lunch and drink. Dress for the weather. Wear shoes with good traction.

Times: 9 am-4 pm. Bus leaves promptly at 9 am
Location:Meet at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Price: $65/adult; $60/child (8+)
$55/adult; $50/child (8+)
Registration Deadline: October 20, 2012

8:30AM: Meet Science Center staff and bus in James S. McDonnell Planetarium
9:00AM: Bus leaves for Melvin Price Lock and Dam
10:00AM: Arrive at Melvin Price Lock and Dam. Explore the museum exhibits and take a tour of the dam
12:00 Noon: Lunch
1:00PM: Join the National Great Rivers Research & Education Center in collecting river data
3:00PM: Return to James S. McDonnell Planetarium
4:00PM: Arrive at James S. McDonnell Planetariu, program ends

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