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Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

Our Goals

Founded in 2000 to directly combat the commercial development
of the 100-year Confluence floodplain through policy, protection,
conservation, public awareness and education.

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

Our Mission

Protecting the 100-year Confluence floodplain for the benefit of wildlife,
historic waterfowling, agriculture, clean water and people.

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

Our Programs

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance implements a number of initiatives
dedicated to preserving the natural resources of the floodplain.
We strive to educate the public on the importance of limiting
Big River flood plain development.

In The News: Opponents voice concern of expansiveapartment project next to Creve Coeur LakeGRHA Comments to ACOE

‘Very confident it’ll flood’

Mike Checkett, executive director of the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance, said that
same spot flooded in 2019 and last summer. He’s certain it’ll flood again.
“Even if they don’t flood, they’re going to flood somebody else,” said Checkett.

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

Why Support Great Rivers Habitat Alliance?

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Support Policy

Lead Efforts

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Protect

Wildlife Habitat

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conservation

Efforts With Partners

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public awareness

and Education

Latest News & Articles

POLICY – A TRAGEDY FORETOLD: WHY WE MUST STOP BUILDING IN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN
27 Aug 2025
Latest News

POLICY – A TRAGEDY FORETOLD: WHY WE MUST STOP BUILDING IN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

A Tragedy Foretold: Why We Must Stop Building in the 100-Year Floodplain The July 4 Guadalupe River flood that devastated Camp Mystic...

STATE OF THE BIRDS 2025
27 Aug 2025
Latest News

STATE OF THE BIRDS 2025

The release of the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report was announced in March at the 90th annual North American Wildlife...

GRHA’s 2025 Event Season: A Powerful Start to a Milestone Year
27 Aug 2025
Latest News

GRHA’s 2025 Event Season: A Powerful Start to a Milestone Year

As we celebrate GRHA’s 25th anniversary, this year’s events have been a true reflection of the strength, generosity, and energy of our...

A Season of Gratitude, Growth, and Stewardship - LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
27 Aug 2025
Latest News

A Season of Gratitude, Growth, and Stewardship - LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends of the Confluence, As fall settles in across the floodplain, we are reminded of how much we have to be...

Victory for the Confluence: Data Center Withdrawn Amid Environmental Concerns
21 Aug 2025
Latest News

Victory for the Confluence: Data Center Withdrawn Amid Environmental Concerns

In a welcome turn for conservation advocates, the proposed “Project Cumulus” data processing center has been withdrawn from consideration in St. Charles...

2025 Wetlands Workshop: A Sold-Out Success
05 Aug 2025
Latest News

2025 Wetlands Workshop: A Sold-Out Success

The 2025 GRHA Wetlands Habitat & Management Workshop, held July 28–30, was an outstanding success—completely sold out and celebrated by attendees for...

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Duck Club Maps
Purchase and Support - $400/each

Realtree Max-5 Six Panel Structured Camo Cap

$30.00

Medium profile six panel structured cap Standard pre-curved visor Camouflage twill Fabric strap with two piece hook & loop closure.  (OSFM) Color: Realtree Max-5

Premium Vintage Washed Mesh Back Cap

$30.00

Mid profile original relaxed cap with standard pre-curved visor 100% washed cotton twill with washed soft trucker mesh 3-part comfort fit sweatband with adjustable plastic snap back closure. (OSFM)

Premium Triblend Short Sleeve Crew - Royal

$26.00

Vintage Royal 4.2 oz., 50/25/25 polyester/combed ringspun cotton/rayon, 32 singles Fabric laundered Set-in 1x1 triblend baby rib collar Side seamed Satin label Color: Royal  Sizes: Med-XXLg

Premium Heavy Woodland Fleece Pullover – Saddle Brown

$85.00

Premium Heavy Woodland Fleece Pullover 18.3 oz., 80/20; cotton/polyester Power Fleece™ Three-piece hood Textured thermal-lined hood Articulated elbows Flat ribbed knit cuffs, hem, and v-notchl Color: Saddle Brown  Sizes: Med-XXLg

Member & Supporter Testimonials

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Adolphus Busch IV

GRHA DONOR & SUPPORTER

“It will take the collective resources of all partners, working together, to safeguard the wetland, agricultural and waterfowl hunting heritage of the Confluence.”

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Peter von Gontard

Founding Board Member

“Duck Hunting and conservation is not just a one-person effort. It takes a group, it takes a community, it takes everyone to come together and make it happen.”

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Archie Hager

GRHA DONOR & SUPPORTER

"I encourage other landowners and clubs to protect this landscape to ensure that future generations throughout the Mississippi Flyway will be able to enjoy the spectacle of migrating waterfowl provided by Confluence wetlands for years to come,"

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Philip von Gontard

Board Member

“How can you hunt waterfowl in this local floodplain and not get involved in the preservation of the Confluence and the environment?”

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Pierre Francois de Charlevoix

"In 1721, French explorer Father Pierre Francois de Charlevoix wrote of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers: “I believe this is the finest confluence in the world."

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Rick Holton

Sr Board Member, Chairman Deer Creek Watershed Alliance

“Our floodplains must be preserved, because once they are gone, they are gone forever.”

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Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

Vision Statement

"GRHA will achieve our vision through diverse public and private partnerships to address the full range of factors that continue to erode and threaten the historic natural resources of the Confluence."

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Doug Sansone

Principal, Sansone Group, Board Member

“I am a developer, but I believe in responsible development, and that involves preserving our irreplaceable floodplains to do the role they were intended to do.”

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Warren Hager

Raccoon Ranch est 1898

“This is floodplain, its highest and best use as natural marsh and that’s something that’s been obvious to our family for 100 years,”

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Steve Maritz

President Wetlands America Trust – Dardenne Hunt Club Est. 1878

“Because of the closeness to the population center of St. Louis, the Confluence is constantly attractive to developers and we have to continue to fight that not only for our own duck hunting but for downriver as well,”