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Map..Pool 26
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UMR 239 - UMR 247
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IVY
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Alton
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Nipper
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Life
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See You on the River
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It's the Weekend
Sat, 08 March
2014
Over 6.04 Million Boaters
Have Cruised
The Always Changing
Internet Waters of
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Picture of the Day
The
Picture of the Day ....
was sent to us by Russ and Donna Schmidt who hail out of
Lake Center Marina
Hi Bill,
We took our weekly trip out to Lake Center to check on our boat.
The harbor is 80 percent frozen. Spotted a lone bald eagle on
the ice and then in a tree. Took a couple of photos and attached
one for you and your viewers. Maybe the last one for the winter.
Guess we’re all looking forward to an early spring and no
flooding!
Russ and Donna Schmidt
Lake Center Marina
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Picture of the Day
Another Picture
of the Day ....
was sent to us by Cheri Napoliton and Robert Ouellette who hail
out of North Shore Marina in the cruiser....... Indecision
Bill,
Just couldn't resist in sharing this rare opportunity to
photograph a male and female adult Bald Eagles, off the bow of
our boat in the harbor at North Shore. I was so excited to see
this site. Something I have never seen before. Wanted to share
with everyone!!!
Cheri Napoliton and Robert Ouellette
Hail out of North Shore Marina on Indecision
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture
of the Day in
2012.........was
sent to us by Capt'n Denny Schwandt
Bill,
Took this pic at the 222mm............literally
hundreds of pelicans sitting on the sandbar. Don't have the
floats on yet but the river looked perfect for landing on.
Blue Skies,
Dr. Denny
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Featured Classifieds
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River
Levels / Flood Warnings .........
Mississippi River
Winfield
Grafton
Click here
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Alton
Click here
Illinois River
Hardin
LaGrange
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here
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Missouri River
St. Charles, Mo
Washington,
Mo
Click here
Click here
for current Doppler Radar
Click here
for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST.
LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.
Click here
to activate map from
NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on
gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood
watches, warnings and advisories.
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Click here to go to
Grafton Harbor's website
618-786-PORT (7678)
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River News !
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Water
Patrol Division of Missouri Highway Patrol
No new Incidents to report
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website
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River Gear
For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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Navigation Channel Condition Status Report ....06 March
2014
 US
Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- standby
Dredge America
- standby
Mississippi River
MILE 200.8 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice the Melvin Price L/D (main
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.8, is closed for
repairs. All vessels will be required to use the auxiliary
chamber. Mariners may contact the L/D at (618) 462-1713 or
via VHF-FM Channel 14, for additional information.
MILE 180.0 - BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Eads Bridge; The containment
system in the center span 300-foot navigational opening
between the red triangles has been raised to within 6-10
inches of low steel. The containment system located in the
Illinois and Missouri spans remain suspended 3 feet below
low steel. Work barges are
spudded down on the backsides of the main navigation channel
piers. Barges will be properly lit at night.
Missouri
River
MILE 44.0 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Daniel Boone Companion Bridge; Cofferdam installation is
ongoing on both sides of the navigation channel, minimum
horizontal clearance between
cofferdams is 400 feet. At times the floating workplant may
be temporarily moored in the channel and will move on
30-minute advance notice by
contacting the M/V GABRIEL J via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16.
Click
here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for
information on the navigation channel condition
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****OPEN
HOUSE****
March 8th, 2014
Where: 3080 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, MO 63301
We're going to have door prizes, hot dogs, and soft drinks!
ALSO...
Come see the
Riverbills girls as we draw to GIVE AWAY a 2014 Yamaha VX
Deluxe!
The U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary will be in store to answer any
questions you may have!
Can't wait to see y'all there! Call if you have any
questions! (636) 947-0106
Click here to go to St.
Charles Boat & Motor website
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Mississippi River Near Rock Island, Illinois
Flooding Potential Rising
Along The Mississippi River........
The National Weather Service
has released a second spring flood outlook report, which is saying that the
chances for flooding along the Mississippi River have risen slightly. The
latest predictions are giving the Mississippi River a 75% chance of reaching
16.1 feet at the Lock and Dam No.15 at Rock Island. Both of the spring flood
outlooks are forecasting a 90% chance of the river reaching 14.2 feet at Lock
and Dam No.15........
Click here to read more from qctimes.com.
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Open Year Round
Thurs thru Sun at
2pm during the Winter & Early
Spring
Best View
of the Bluffs on the River !
Thursday: $2 Wells
Friday: $1.00 Cans
Saturday:
$10.00 Domestic Buckets
Sunday/Funday: 2.00 Imports
Just a couple of covered docks
left at pyc for the upcoming boating season. Great boating
family, bar & grill, pool and the best view on the
Mississippi River!
FISH FRY SPECIAL EVERY FRIDAY
at PYC During Lent
March 8th Saturday Music by Tim Mauldin
March 8th PYCs own Megan Tucks 30th Bday Party
March 14th Friday Music By Brett Stewart
March 15th Closed for St. Patricks Day
March 22nd Saturday Music by Rick Hawkins
April 5th Music by TBD
April 18th Good Friday Crawfish Boil- Dont Miss it!!
April 20th Closed Easter Sunday
Phone...636
899-1093 For boat
slips 314 706-2313
Free WIFI
Click here
for
map from MapQuest
Click here
for
website
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Missouri Waterways
MDC Says Dead Fish Normal........
Lately, people across
Missouri have been calling the Missouri Department of Conservation offices
reporting fish kills in waterways across the state. Rebecca O'Hearn,
Resource Scientist with the Missouri Department of Conservation is saying
that winter fish kills are normal. O'Hearn added that this year's amount of
winter fish kills is not normal. The high number of fish kills is
attributed to the abnormally cold water........
Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com.
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Illinois Boating
Safety
Safety Video May Be Required For Boat Rentals........
This past week, an
Illinois House panel endorsed a proposal that would require boat renters to
watch a boating safety video before they can get out on Illinois waterways.
The proposal would find boat livery operators guilty of a petty offense for
not requiring a customer to view the safety video. Illinois state
Representative Barbara Wheeler, R-Crystal Lake, is sponsoring the proposal,
and says that it is part of a bigger effort to improve boating safety in
Illinois........
Click here to read this news report from qctimes.com.
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Metro East Levees
Partnership May Lower Flood
Risk........
On
Friday, representatives from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St.
Louis District, the Southwestern
Illinois Flood Prevention District
Council and the Metro-East Sanitary
District signed a partnership
agreement, that will deal with
underseepage issues along the Metro
East Levee system. The partners
will defray the cost of repairing
the levee system, with the federal
government picking up 65% of the
tab........
Click here to read this news
article from thetelegraph.com
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 River
History....
March 8, 1887 in River History
James Buchanan Eads died on this day in 1887. Eads' accomplishments include
the two-tier triple-arch steel bridge over the Mississippi River at St.
Louis. Invention of a boat and diving bell which enabled walking on the
river bottom, building iron-clad ships during the Civil War and creation of
a year-round navigation channel for New Orleans.
March 8, 1871 in River History
A tornado swept across the St. Louis area at a speed of
70 mph. It crossed the Mississippi River near East St. Louis and Venice,
IL...... causing considerable damage to docks and ferries on the river.
Debris was reported to have been carried 30 miles.
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Hello,
You are invited to view photographs from my "Riverbills - 2014
St. Louis Boat Show" gallery.
Enjoy,
Crystal Photography
http://crystalphotography.zenfolio.com/p262467192
© Crystal Photography
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Carlyle Lake
Migrating Snow Geese Arrive At The Lake........
While Illinois' Carlyle Lake is known for camping, fishing and sailing, it is also known for watching birds. This time of year marks the return of migrating snow geese. Carlyle Lake is located along the great Mississippi Flyway, a migratory route between the Gulf of Mexico and Canada. It is estimated that about 100,000 snow geese are roosting around the lake........
Click here to read this news tidbit form fox2now.com. With Video.
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River Ferries
Brussels
Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Golden Eagle
Ferry ......618 - 396-2535
Winfield
Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry...............
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US Coast Guard Photo
US Coast Guard News Release
Coast-Guard-supports-NOAA-gathers-Great-Lakes-ice-depth-data
Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Gendron of Coast Guard Air Station Detroit drills into frozen Lake Erie to gather ice depth measurements in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration March 5, 2014. During the two-day mission, measurements were taken in 20 locations around the lake with depth readings ranging from 3 inches to more than 3 feet. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Borsuck - See more at: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2115938/PHOTOs-Coast-Guard-supports-NOAA-gathers-Great-Lakes-ice-depth-data#sthash.CpuuxJza.dpuf.
A Coast Guard Dolphin helicopter rests on frozen Lake Erie during a mission to gather ice depth measurements in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, March 5, 2014. During the two-day operation, measurements were taken in 20 locations around the lake with depth readings ranging from 3 inches to more than 3 feet. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Gendron -
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Boat Shows
St. Charles Boat Show This Weekend........
This weekend, the St. Charles Convention Center will be hosting the St. Charles Boat Show, presented by the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association. The boat show runs from Thursday through Sunday, March 6 - 9. The show will feature all things nautical, including cruisers, performance and pontoon boats, personal watercraft, as well as docks, lifts and accessories........
Click here to read more from lakeexpo.com.
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Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Missouri Fishing News
Anglers Sought To Teach Fishing Skills........
The Missouri Department of Conservation is calling on experienced fishermen across the state to teach fishing skills, as part of the MDC's free Discover Nature - Fishing Program. The program offers a series of four classes that help children and families learn the necessary skills and confidence to go fishing on their own. Each of the four, two hour classes are followed by some hands-on fishing, which will allow participants to test out their newly acquired skills........
Click here to read more from the Missouri Department of Conservation website
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Who's
Open... Who's Closed........
Big Kahuna.......................
Open Weekends
Boathouse Food & Deck.... CLOSED ,
Scheduled to reopen March 14th, 2014
Cedar Hill Resort................
CLOSED
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... CLOSED,
Scheduled to reopen March 15th, 2014
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open all year
Kinder's
Restaurant............
CLOSED... scheduled to open 3rd
weekend March
Longshot Saloon................
CLOSED... scheduled to reopen
April 24th, 2014
LaRosa Cantina.................. CLOSED...
scheduled to reopen May 23rd, 2014
Palisades Yacht Club......... Open
Thursday thru Sunday
Sundowners.......................
CLOSED.....scheduled to re-open
in April
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Your Eye on the River
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The Boathouse Food and Deck
WebCam
Mississippi River on Dardenne
Slough UMR 222.2
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RiverBills Two Branch Area
WebCam
Mississippi River UMR 231.5
The
Webcams above upload a new picture every 6 minutes..
Hit
refresh to update to the latest picture
Go to
www.RiverWebCams.com
for the last 10 pictures from all the above cameras!
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Polestar
Boating Center
River
Weather Station
History for weather station KMOSTCHA4...Polestar Boating
Center, St.Charles, MO..
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 David Berg's Blog
"Great Escape" We are currently "dirt dwellers" but have lived aboard traveling for as long as 7 months at a time.
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Sailing on the Mardi Gras Blog
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River
Levels & Water Temp for your phone
River Levels for Pool
26............
http://www.riverbills.com/River.html
Alton to
Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html
Hardin to
Peoria .........................
http://www.riverbills.com/River-Ill.html
Saverton, Louisiana,
Clarksville...
http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html
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current "river level" information to your mobile device. All
you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links
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Mississippi River CAMS
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"File Photo" From Lock
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Lock
and Dam 25....
US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
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Live Image of
Mississippi River at Winfield, Mo.....
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US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
Live Image of Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ...
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Photo by Crystal Photography
Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Days
Pere Marquette State Park will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles,
what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area, and much more. All programs will begin at the park’s visitor center at 8:30 A.M. (Reservations Required.)
There will be a short video presentation followed by an observational drive to view the wintering bald eagles. Please be sure to dress warmly, have a full tank of gas and bring binoculars!
Friday, March 7
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
*All programs begin at 8:30A.M.
PLEASE CALL THE VISITOR CENTER FOR RESERVATIONS
(618) 786-3323
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Annual workshops prepare partners for flood season
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis
District will conduct its annual flood preparedness workshops over the next two
weeks with levee districts, the National Weather Service, as well as local,
state and federal emergency responders from across the region.
The workshops give levee districts an opportunity to hear presentations on the
National Weather Service’s spring flood outlook, levee safety, flood
preparedness and response capabilities, and recovery efforts from the floods of
2013. The workshops also provide an opportunity for levee owners and the public
to talk with the Corps and its partner agencies about any levee operation and
maintenance problems and overall flood preparedness.
“These workshops are an important part of our shared responsibility to reduce
flood risk to the people we serve,” said Jake Scanlon, chief of the St. Louis
District’s Readiness Branch. “Communication between our partners at the local,
state and federal level helps us to better prepare, respond and recover from
floods.”
Four workshops will be held to cover the St. Louis District’s 28,000-square mile
area of responsibility:
Elsberry/St. Charles Areas
Monday, March 3, 6:30-8:30pm
Lincoln County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 201 Main Street, Troy, Missouri
63379
St. Louis/East Side/Kaskaskia Areas
Thursday, March 6, 6:30-8:30pm
Fairview Heights Fire Department Engine House 1, 10045 Bunkum Road,
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208
Illinois River Area
Monday, March 10, 6:30-8:30pm
Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 310 East State Street,
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
Cape Girardeau Area
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Osage Centre, 1625 North Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
The St. Louis District has more than 750 miles of levees in its area of
responsibility, as well as five flood control reservoirs. Collectively, these
structures prevented more than 3.4 billion dollars in damages during the floods
of 2013.
In the event of inclement weather, any updates or changes will be posted to
www.mvs.usace.army.mil.
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December 15, 2013 - March 4, 2014
US Army Corps of Engineers
Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Closures
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - L/D CLOSURES
Commencing December 15, 2013 and continuing through March 4, 2014, the following L/D’s will be staffed to lock traffic from 8:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
L/D 11, vicinity of Mile 583.0,
L/D 12, vicinity of Mile 556.7,
L/D 13, vicinity of Mile 522.5,
L/D 14, vicinity of Mile 493.3,
L/D 15, vicinity of Mile 482.9,
L/D 16, vicinity of Mile 457.2,
L/D 17, vicinity of Mile 437.1,
L/D 19, vicinity of Mile 364.3,
L/D 20, vicinity of Mile 343.2 and
L/D 21, vicinity of Mile 324.9.
Tows requiring lockage outside of these hours, must contact the lockmaster in advance so that operators can be called in.
L/D 22, vicinity of Mile 301.2, will continue to lock traffic 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, through January 6, 2014.
L/D 18, vicinity of Mile 410.5, will be closed to navigation from December 18, 2013 through March 4, 2014.
During these closure periods, mariners are requested NOT to tie up on the guidewalls
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers
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Monday, March 3rd, 2014
Carlyle lake
Kaskaskia Watershed
Association to hold
Annual Summit.
CARLYLE LAKE - The Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc (KWA) will hold its Annual Summit on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s Village Convention Center, 1 Resort Drive, Carlyle, Illinois. This year’s theme “A River Runs Through It,” will focus on the important roles of the Kaskaskia River and the Kaskaskia Watershed.
The agenda for the day is as follows:
8:30 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome – Ed Weilbacher, KWA President
9:15 - 9:45 COL Christopher Hall, St. Louis District Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
9:45- 10:15 Senator Durbin Representative/ Congressman Shimkus Representative/
Congressman Enyart Representative – Invited to attend
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-10:45 Margaret Fertaly, Environmental Protection Specialist, Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency – 319 Grant Planning Guidelines
10:45 -11:00 Stephen Miller, Resource Conservationist, Douglas County SWCD – Upper
Kaskaskia River 319 Grant Update
11:00 -11:15 Christian Greene, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Partners for
Fish and Wildlife Program
11:15 -11:30 St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Control Update
11:30 -12:00 Question and Answer for Morning Session
12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH/ NETWORKING
1:00 – 1:30 Paul Rohde, Vice President, Midwest Area, Waterways Council Inc. – Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Update
1:30 – 2:00 Jamie Diebal and Kimberly Martin, Illinois Farm Service Agency – Illinois Farm
Service Agency Conservation and Environmental Programs
Pre-registration is required. To register contact Ms.Roberta Lasalvia at HeartLands Conservancy by calling (618) 566-4451 ext 12 or by e-mailing roberta.lasalvia@heartlandsconservancy.org The deadline to register is Friday, February 28, 2014. The $15.00 registration fee to cover the cost of the meal can be paid at the door. Checks should be made payable to HeartLands Conservancy.
For more information please contact the Carlyle Lake/Kaskaskia River Project Office at (618)594-2484 or email carlylelake@usace.army.mil.
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St. Charles Boat Show
By
the Lake of the Ozark
Boat Dealers
March 6 - 9, 2014
The Saint Charles
Convention Center
calendar has listed the
boat show as being held
from 6 Mar thru 9 Mar.
Click here for more
information
Ken Goode
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Saturday... 09 March 2014
Day-Light Boating Time Begins..........
 Daylight
Saving Time resumes on March 9, 2014 at 2 a.m.
Set your Boat Clock
forward
one hour....
Click here for more
information....
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March 10th, 2014
Mississippi River.... Lock 8 Opening for Navigation
Lock 8 will re-open for navigation on
March 10, 2014
It had been closed since December 2,
2013 for de-watering and winter maintenance.
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Annual workshops prepare partners for flood season
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis
District will conduct its annual flood preparedness workshops over the next two
weeks with levee districts, the National Weather Service, as well as local,
state and federal emergency responders from across the region.
The workshops give levee districts an opportunity to hear presentations on the
National Weather Service’s spring flood outlook, levee safety, flood
preparedness and response capabilities, and recovery efforts from the floods of
2013. The workshops also provide an opportunity for levee owners and the public
to talk with the Corps and its partner agencies about any levee operation and
maintenance problems and overall flood preparedness.
“These workshops are an important part of our shared responsibility to reduce
flood risk to the people we serve,” said Jake Scanlon, chief of the St. Louis
District’s Readiness Branch. “Communication between our partners at the local,
state and federal level helps us to better prepare, respond and recover from
floods.”
Four workshops will be held to cover the St. Louis District’s 28,000-square mile
area of responsibility:
Elsberry/St. Charles Areas
Monday, March 3, 6:30-8:30pm
Lincoln County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 201 Main Street, Troy, Missouri
63379
St. Louis/East Side/Kaskaskia Areas
Thursday, March 6, 6:30-8:30pm
Fairview Heights Fire Department Engine House 1, 10045 Bunkum Road,
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208
Illinois River Area
Monday, March 10, 6:30-8:30pm
Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 310 East State Street,
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
Cape Girardeau Area
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Osage Centre, 1625 North Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
The St. Louis District has more than 750 miles of levees in its area of
responsibility, as well as five flood control reservoirs. Collectively, these
structures prevented more than 3.4 billion dollars in damages during the floods
of 2013.
In the event of inclement weather, any updates or changes will be posted to
www.mvs.usace.army.mil.
Reprinted from the US
Army Corps of Engineers |
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For
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SPONSOR INFO
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Closed for the Season
No Wake Inn
Rooms Available Year Round
Call
314-620-1971 or
618- 883- 2356
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Heartland Boating is Mid-America’s
premier boating magazine !
Editorials featuring Inland River &
Lakes, Marina & the overall freshwater boating lifestyle
Click here to go to
Heartland Boating website |
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100 Bob Michael St.
Naples, IL 62665
217-754-3700
www.evandysboatel.com
Open 7 Days a Week
A unique dining
experience set on the banks of the Illinois River.
Great food, exceptional service, and scenic views.
Visit our website to view our menu and summer band
schedule...
Click Here
Evandy's Boatel Jingle
Click here
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Website
stcharlesboat.com
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CLOSED
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thu.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat .... 5AM- 2AM
Sun .......... 8AM- 9PM
Holidays ... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
Click here
for website
Winfield Ferry
OPEN
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My
River Home
website
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145 North Service Road, Saint Peters, MO
63376
Click here. for Map
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PROPS
AREN'T
JUST FOR
BOATS
Call
Kirk Blomgren for all your Private Aircraft Needs
Meisinger
Aviation
Spirit
of St. Louis Airport
636-536-3976
Aircraft Sales
Management
Acquisition
e-mail
Kirk.blomgren@mallcstl.com
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Click here and check
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Anchors & Ales..
click here
RiverBills Day..
click here
Progressive 60th St. Louis Boat & Sportshow
click here
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Call office at 636-250-7500 for information
on dockage, rack storage, winter storage, winterizing
and service or repairs.
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Click here
for 2014 price Schedule
E-mail Liberty Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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6257 Highway V
St. Charles, Mo
Click here for Map
Club 636-250-4333
Marina 636-250-4321
Click here for website
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Buy 4
Ramps
Get 1
Free
Click
here for website
Click
here
for Map
2014 Price Sheet
Click here
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THREE LOCATIONS
Close to where you are on the
river
STORAGE
short & long term
4 BOAT LIFTS- up
to 60 tons
MOBILE SERVICE
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Located at
North
Shore Marina
Closed for
the Season
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Closed for
the Season
Landmap from Alton IL
Landmap from St.Charles.Mo
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The Big Kahuna
click here
Grafton Harbor Winery
Click here
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4030 N. Service Road
St. Peters, Mo
636-949-9926
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3723 Goodfellow at
Natural Bridge
Open Daily..Closed Sun
(314) 389-8686 |
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Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set ....$499
Boater Owned /
Operated |
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River Road Renegades
Show Team
Sponsor Info...Click here
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E-mail
roy@rlsmithsurvey.com
Fax:
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Toll-Free:
866-249-2135
See class schedule for East Coast,
Great Lakes & Midwest locations.
www.wegivethetest.com
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If you dream it, I can build it. If
you break it, I can fix it
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7
Transients welcome
Ramp
Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
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St. Louis Confluence Riverkeeper
Defending our confluence rivers
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RiverBill hails out of
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Marina
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River Website
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Alarm 24 |
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The Alton Marina |
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Duck Club Y.C. St.Louis |
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Grafton Harbor |
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John's Boat Harbor |
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Eagles Landing |
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Lake Center Marina |
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My River Home |
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North Shore Marina |
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Palisades Yacht Club |
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Polestar
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Port
Charles Harbor |
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Two Rivers Marina |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis |
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Bloch Marine
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Lewis Boats |
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Little Johns Marine
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Associates Marine
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Crystal Photography |
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RESTAURANTS |
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The Big Kahuna |
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Boathouse Food &
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Cedar Hill Resort |
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Evendy's Boatel
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Kinder's |
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Longshot Saloon |
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Palisades Yacht Club |
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Bloch Marine
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