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Event Calendar

Team River Runner Weekend

Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United States

MRWTA/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, IL

Please 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 States

Audubon 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, MO

Registration 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 States

THIS 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, MO

All 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 States

Are 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 States

Come 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