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ACEC-MO Annual Sporting Clay Tournament

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, GER staff participated in the ACEC/MO’s 4th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament held at Prairie Groves Shotgun Sports in Columbia, MO. The tournament consisted of an 8-station course that allowed participants a chance to hit a maximum of 50 clay targets. It was a great fall day event for our staff.

Our participants were (pictured from left to right): Ken Koon, Jacob Fitzpatrick, Cole Mengwasser, and Marshall Woods. Cole Mengwasser placed 3^rd in Class B and Marshall Woods won overall 1^st Place! Thanks to ACEC-MO for hosting this event.

ACE Conference Presentation

GER staff attended the 64th annual Association of Conservation Engineers (ACE) conference this October and presented a session on one of our specialized services. ACE collaborates with the natural environment to promote the application of effective engineering practices in natural resource protection and recreation development. This organization is comprised of individuals with shared interest in fish, wildlife, parks, and conservation and recreation fields.

Jacob Fitzpatrick, P.E., GER Environmental Engineer, presented a session titled, “Shooting Range Assessment and Waste Reduction”, sharing strategies for shooting range waste reduction and beneficial reuse. This session discussed GER’s experience with characterizing shooting ranges, renovating old ranges, reducing waste, reducing environmental liability, and increasing profitability at operating ranges.

GER appreciates Water and Wastewater Professionals!

Governor Kehoe Proclaims November 2-8 as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri

Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 2-8, 2025, as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the vital work that water and wastewater professionals do to keep Missourians healthy and our communities strong.

The proclamation highlights the important contributions made by water and wastewater professionals to protect the public health of Missouri citizens, and improve water quality for the state’s streams, rivers and lakes. Water and Wastewater Professionals Week offers the perfect opportunity to recognize the vital role these professionals play in our lives.

Communities and organizations are encouraged to show their appreciation for their professionals through social media posts.

For more information about the important work that water and wastewater professionals do, or how to become a certified operator, contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Water Protection Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-1600.

Employee Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2025

GER staff decorated pumpkins for a contest, with votes cast by visitors during our Open House. Each year, our creativity gets better and the voting is more of a challenge. All pumpkins were winners in our mind!!

First Place Winner – Skooby-Doo Mystery Machine, Jacob Fitzpatrick

Second Place – Dinosaur Egg, Tristanna Crapo

Third Place – Deer, Marshall Woods

Consolation Winner – Spider, Debbie Hartman

Open House Celebrated 25 Years in Business!

GER Open House on October 1, 2025 was a day filled with friendship and gratitude, celebrating 25 years in business in 2025! We had a great turnout, spending time visiting with our clients and community. The weather was beautiful and the food was delicious. Thank you each and everyone! Our great clients, community and staff are the reason for our 25 years of success!!

Special thanks to Jefferson Bank for the use of the shade tents, Cole Mengwasser and Jacob Wolken for grilling, Debbie Hartman for keeping the food stocked, and Tom Gredell for making this happen! And of course, our clients are of upmost importance to us! We hope to continue the working with you in 2026!