Event Calendar

This three-hour Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification course is an official training in the basic emergency medical procedure against cardiac arrest. The courses teaches people how to execute chest compression with artificial ventilation or an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). The goal is to preserve a person’s organ/brain function and avoid tissue decompensation until medical help can

This fun, interactive two-day course is essential for anyone who plays hard outside. The course immerses participants in basic wilderness medicine procedures, preparing individuals to take immediate action when an outdoor activity doesn’t go as planned and 911 responders are hours away. Time is split between interactive classroom sessions and hands-on field scenarios to prepare

Come learn safety! this course is perfect for anyone who uses float streams-- were all see canoes pinned against trees. Details & registration here... https://missouriwhitewater.org/.../aca-l4-swiftwater-rescue/ The Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and

Attend our 2 day kayaking skills clinic.  This is the ACA ERK (Essentials of River Kayaking) curriculum where you will learn all about paddling on big rivers.  We teach you all about equipment and gear, paddling strokes, river hazards, rescue maneuvers, useful technology options, and marine radio communications.  After this class you will have the

You can help us in a BIG way by learning some basic skills to be a Safety Boater Practice towing, deep water rescue, radio communications, etc. Training will be from 9-2 and you can come and go as you please. FREE TO SEASON VOLUNTEERS. $10 for non-volunteers. Contact Melissa at board@mississippiriverwatertrail.org

You can help us in a BIG way by learning some basic skills to be a Safety Boater Practice towing, deep water rescue, radio communications, etc. Training will be from 9-2 and you can come and go as you please. FREE TO SEASON VOLUNTEERS. $10 for non-volunteers. Contact Melissa at board@mississippiriverwatertrail.org

Attend our 2 day kayaking skills clinic.  This is the ACA ERK (Essentials of River Kayaking) curriculum where you will learn all about paddling on big rivers.  We teach you all about equipment and gear, paddling strokes, river hazards, rescue maneuvers, useful technology options, and marine radio communications.  After this class you will have the

Come out and kayak with us on a small lake in Maryville IL.  We will have about approximately 50 kayaks in all shapes and sizes for you to select from.  This event is FREE and open to the public.  Pre-registration is requested by calling 618-223-8965.  Before getting on the water you will receive a brief

UPDATE: This event is cancelled due to extreme heat. Please watch for additional Sunset Paddles to be scheduled soon! It's time for our second Sunset Paddle. Route TBD depending on group preference. Please contact Danelle Haake at dhaake@lc.edu if you would like to participate.

Join us as we spruce up our Pool 26 campsites with the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the Rangers mow down the noxious weeds, MRWTA will be on site to pick up trash and lend a hand. We will start in the morning and work until we are tired! RSVP to board@mississippiriverwatertrail.org for more