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
Mississippi Meanderings 2024
National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United StatesTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. COME OUT and join paddlers and other river people at the annual Mississippi Meanderings event at the National Great Rivers Museum on January 20th. All river people need to get together, especially during the winter. What better opportunity than this annual event with the Mississippi River Water Trail Association. Reserve
2024 Annual Meeting with Member and Volunteer Happy Hour
Dressel's Public House 419 North Euclid, Saint Louis, MOAll members and volunteers are invited to attend our 2024 Annual Meeting at Dressel's Public House in the Central West End, where we will share our 2023 wrap-up report as well as goals and plans for 2024. Mingle with new and old paddling friends, volunteer to help at events, enjoy some complimentary food, then partake
ON WAITLIST-ACA Level 2 Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Clinic, May 13-14
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesAre you new or newer to paddling, or just want to improve your existing kayak skills? Join us for this 2-day training class where you will learn paddle strokes, maneuvers, river hazards, how to plan a trip, self-rescues and more. The skills class is a prerequisite for becoming a Level 2 Instructor, but anyone is
Drink for a Cause with MRWTA!
The Old Bakery Beer Company 400 Landmarks, Alton, United StatesCome have a beer and some great food with us! Support the work of the Mississippi River Water Trail Association by coming out on May 16, 2024, 11:30 am-9pm at Old Bakery Brewery in Alton, IL and socialize with us! Even if you can't make it out on May 16th, you can round up at
ON WAITLIST-ACA Level 2 Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Clinic, May 24-25
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesAre you new or newer to paddling, or just want to improve your existing kayak skills? Join us for this 2-day training class where you will learn paddle strokes, maneuvers, river hazards, how to plan a trip, self-rescues and more. The skills class is a prerequisite for becoming a Level 2 Instructor, but anyone is
ACA Level 2 Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification with Tom Burroughs
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesAre you proficient with ACA Level Two River Kayaking Skills and now ready to learn how to teach these skills to others after a skills assessment? This 3-day course with Tom Burroughs of will review river kayaking skills then focus on requirements and assessment to be a skilled kayak instructor. Be prepared to get wet
ON WAITLIST! Introductory Kayak Skills for the public, 12 and older
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesThis introductory paddling course is for those who have never paddled or are somewhat new to paddling and want to learn how to safely get in and out of a kayak from shore or dock, basic strokes such as forward, back, sweep (turn) and stop, and want to know what to do if you are
Drost Park Kayaking-Registration opens May 29th!
Drost Park Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL, United StatesCome out and Kayak with us for FREE on June 29th from noon to 5pm at Drost Park in Maryville IL. We provide the boats, gear, safety personnel, all we need is you. Pre-registration is required by calling 618-223-8965 beginning May 29th. You will be assigned an hour during the day to kayak on the
Firecracker Race
Grafton AccessCome out and race with us 15 miles downriver from Grafton to Alton. End the race at the Alton marina and Riverfront Park. Our award ceremony will be at the Audubon Center at Riverlands after the race. Registration for this event can be done here. For more details visit our race page.