Work this year will focus on wildlife habitat management activities and recreational facility improvements in the Northeast Missouri Environmental Stewardship Demonstration Area located at the Frank Russell Recreation Area.  Trail construction, shrub/travel corridor planting, food plot planting, rabbit/quail habitat development, and prairie grass plantings are potential projects that will be accomplished.  All individuals and groups will meet at the Frank Russell Recreation Area Pond at 8:00 am to coordinate work efforts. 

        Mark Twain Lake has several activities scheduled for that day.  It is not limited to these activities though.  If you or your group has work efforts that are of specific interest, we would be happy to give it full consideration.  Please bear in mind that material or equipment needs specific to the special activity will require pre-planning.  Deadline for special activities coordination is September 18, 2009.     

        If you or your group have an interest in contributing time, efforts or materials, contact Allen Mehrer at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097 to register for the event.  Your contributions to maintaining and preserving public lands will be greatly appreciated by all who utilize Mark Twain Lake.