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  • 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

  • ON WAITLIST-ACA Level 2 Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Clinic, May 24-25

    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

  • ACA Level 2 Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification with Tom Burroughs

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

    Are 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