ERK Kayak Skills Clinic #2- SOLD OUT
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesAttend 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
Drost Park Kayaking Day
Drost Park Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL, United StatesCome 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
Mississippi River Sunset Paddle
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.
Campsite Work Day in Pool 26
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
Team River Runner Weekend
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesMRWTA/USACE/Audubon Center will host national members of Team River Runner (TRR) for a weekend of fun at Riverlands. On Saturday, September 9th, TRR will be putting on their annual kayak football game. Come out to cheer on our disabled veterans! On Sunday, September 10th, join us at 10am for the ribbon cutting for the new
Piasa Island Sunset Paddle
Piasa Harbor Boat Launch piasa harbor, elsah, ILPlease come join us THIS THURSDAY, 9/14 as we enjoy a September sunset and say good-bye to our advisory board member, Caia Gillett. Meet at the Piasa Harbor Boat Launch at 6pm. RSVP to Melissa at mjksauter@yahoo.com if you plan to attend. ACA waivers are required if you are not an annual member. If you
National Public Lands Day
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesAudubon Center, St. Louis Zoo, and USACE are hosting a first ever bioblitz of Ellis Island. MRWTA has been invited to participate in water (or land) based biological surveys of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms of the Island and Bay. Please contact Emily.Connor@audubon.org if you would like to participate.
Water Festival at NGRREC
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help us by working at our MRWTA land-based activity boothhttp://www.ngrrec.org/Education/Children/Water-Festival/http://www.ngrrec.org/Education/Children/Water-Festival/http://www.ngrrec.org/Education/Children/Water-Festival/ on the morning of Friday, September 29th. Introduce students to paddling by helping them try on a PFD, sit in a kayak, or practice paddle strokes. Contact volunteer@mississippiriverwatertrail.org if you are interested in volunteering. Each year, NGRREC’s Water Festival is flooded with hundreds
Meramec Marathon
The Alpine Shop is hosting the annual Meramec River Marathon. Racing or joining the celebration, this 13 and 26 mile paddle is a crowd favorite. For details and to register, visit Meramec Marathon.
MDC Partner’s Round Table
Springfield, MORegistration for the 7th annual Missouri Conservation Partners Roundtable is now open! We are excited to be together in-person this year, October 11-12, at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Our theme is “Sharing the Conservation Journey” where we will be focusing on community, challenges, and collaboration on how we can come together with our