Happy Father's Day

Sat, Sun...19, 20 June 2010

                                                         Artwork By Captn Tim

What Are All the River Pirates doing on July 17 ?

  Click here ...2010 Blessing of the Fleet

Picture of the Day

Sunday

Drag Boat Races

Creve Coeur Lake

Click on Pic to Enlarge

The Pictures of the Day ......were sent to us Carolyn Schlueter. 

Carolyn is a photographer friend of RiverBill's who was at the Drag Boat Races on Saturday and got these great shots for us !  Enjoy .......

RiverBill says....... Thanks Carolyn for the pictures !

Updated Sat at 6:55PM

The 2nd Afternoon Picture of the Day

Saturday

Little John's Racing Team

At Creve Coeur Lake

Drag Boat Race AfterParty!

Another Picture of the Day ......was sent to us by Captn Darryll Weil from Little John's Racing Team's pit.....

Bill:

Little Johns Motorsports is second fastest qualifier for Saturday. All is going well at the Drag Boat Races in Creve Coeur. Here is a shot of the “After Party” at LJ’s pit.

Darryll

RiverBill says.... Thanks for the picture and pdate Darryll

Updated Sat at 6:00PM

The Afternoon Picture of the Day

Saturday

Little John's Racing Team

At Creve Coeur Lake

And Then The Rain Came!

Click on pic to enlarge

Another Picture of the Day ......was taken Saturday afternoon during the rain storm by Capt'n Carl Tiemann on his cell phone.....

It was a standing room only crowd in the Little John's MotorSports race trailer Saturday afternoon during the rainstorm...

Little John reported that they are the number two qualifier of the day !

The boat ran:

      9.02

      9.05

      9.05

RiverBill says.... Thanks for the picture Carl !

Picture of the Day

Saturday

Little John's Racing Team

At Creve Coeur Lake

READY TO RACE

Click on pic to enlarge

The Picture of the Day ......was taken Friday evening at Creve Coeur Lake. 

The top picture is of Little John's Racing Team lined up in front of the drag boat and launch vehicle.

The 2nd  picture is of Randy Bicknese, this year's driver, in front of the drag boat....

The 3rd picture is of RiverBill, Dutch and Dr. John clowning around.  Dr. John is paying RiverBill over a bet over where Dutch got his Pirate Jeans.   Click here for a close look at kool looking jeans bought in Belize !    Arrrrgh

Little John told me the motor is "hot" and everything is ready to go! Look at all them sponsors on the race trailer !

RiverBill

Be safe Guys, Good Luck and  Bring us home a winner !

Little John's Race Team is pitted right at the launch ramp.

Stop by , Say Hello and help cheer them on

The Original

Sharky's

On the River

Fri..Red Sky Junkies

Sat.. Topper Harley

Sun.....Fathers day Special

Beef Tenderloin, Baked Potato, Salad $16.99

Sharky's menu Click here

Mon, Wed, Thu Specials.. Click here

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Sunday

A drag boat takes off from the stating line while other entries are lined up waiting their turn.

A young man with a couple of pretty ladies... watching the races.

Click on pic sto enlarge

 Yesteryear's Pictures of the Day 2009 ........  are more pictures from last year's Drag Boat Races at Creve Coeur Lake. 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Saturday

Click on pic to enlarge

 Yesteryear's Pictures of the Day 2009 ........  were from last year's Drag Boat Races at Creve Coeur Lake. 

Top Pic

Tim Ezell (orange shirt) from Channel 2 News is in the drag boat Screaming Eagle, as a passenger, getting ready for a high speed run across the lake. 

Middle Pic

The Screaming Eagle making a high speed run across Creve Coeur Lake with Tim Ezell riding shotgun.

Bottom Pic

Little John awarded Tim with the token roll of toilet paper after Tim's high speed run !

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For Sale.. 1980 Carver 3396 MotorYacht

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New Classifieds, New Prices

2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV                    CRUISERS MODEL 3850 AFT CABIN

                                                        New Price

9' Achilles Dinghy

River Levels / Flood Warnings .........  
   The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !  

Winfield                                                 Grafton

Click here                                                                Click here

Alton                                                                 Hardin

• Click here for current Doppler Radar

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• 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.

Flood Warning
 

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1020 PM CDT FRI JUN 18 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN ILLINOIS
AND MISSOURI...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT
HANNIBAL
SAVERTON LD 22
LOUISIANA
CLARKSVILLE LD 24
WINFIELD LD 25
GRAFTON
ALTON LD 26
ST. LOUIS
CHESTER

Click here for more information

Yacht  &   Dock For Sale

               Click to enlarge                                                            Click to enlarge

1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe"                      View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

  Click here for tour

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

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Classifieds....... 

Click here  to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section...... 

 Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where ! 

What's Going On At The River This Week Section...... 

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

   From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

 No New navigation Notices


Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

No new News Releases

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Updated Sun at 5:30AM

Mississippi Queen Update

   Mississippi Queen Is Being Dismantled.........

After decaying along a wharf since 2006, the once proud paddlewheeler, the Mississippi Queen, is being salvaged for her machinery.  The vessel's hull may be saved, as the steel is so thick.  The Queen was constructed during the early '70s for $27 million.  She had 5 decks, containing 207 cabins, and underwent a multi-million dollar make-over in 1989 that added some modern touches including a spa pool. One item that does not have a date with the scrap pile is the Queen's 700 lb bell.  The bell was donated to the Howard Steamboat Museum located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, where the Queen was constructed by Jeff Boat between 1973 and 1975........

        Click here to read this news report from dailymail.com.

Updated Sun at 5:30AM

Nina and Pinta Update

   Columbus' Vessels Visit Ohio Over The Weekend........

The replicas of two of Christopher Columbus' vessels, the Nina and Pinta, were visiting Lorain, Ohio located along the Black River.  Both of the vessels were built using 15th century methods, but with modern propulsion systems for when the winds are not cooperating.  Over the summer, the vessels are expected to travel to Minnesota and Iowa........ 

        Click here to read this news article from cleveland.com.

        Click here to visit the Nina and Pinta website, thenina.com.

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Updated Sun at 5:30AM

Lake Of The Ozarks

   While Missouri River Is Up, Bagnell Dam Slows Down

The Bagnell Dam is currently running at minimum generation and will continue to do so for at least the next three days.  The level of the Lake of the Ozarks is down to 658.60, in anticipation of the increased flows from the Truman Reservoir.  The Truman Reservoir will begin to release water into the Lake when the level of the Missouri River's flooding eases........

        Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com

Updated Sun at 5:30AM

Mississippi River At Burlington, Iowa

    A Man Was Hit By Lightning At Steamboat Days.........

Around midnight on Friday, a man was hit by lightning in the Burlington Steamboat Days complex.  Ambulance crews and Burlington police responded, as did reinforcements from Danville, and the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.  The man's condition was not reported.  Following the lightning strike, rescue workers provided assistance to a woman who was hyperventilating.  While all of this was going on, a man fell into the Mississippi River, but was able to swim to shore.  He was seen fleeing the scene........

        Click here to read this news story from thehawkeye.com.

Mississippi River At St. Louis

   President Casino Closed....  Again....

Thanks to the flooding along the Mississippi River, the President Casino along the St. Louis Riverfront has closed yet again.  This marks the third time this year that the Casino has been forced to close due to high water; and the sixth time within the past two years.  The National Weather Service has predicted that the Mississippi River will crest around 33.3 feet on Sunday morning, around 1 am.  The President Casino's gaming license is set to expire on July 1, 2010........

        Click here to read this news report from stltoday.com.  With Photo

31st Annual Budweiser Creve Coeur Drag Boat Classic
    June 19th & 20th
    A Fathers Day Event For Everyone!
 

Bill,
Here are a few things I know of for sure for this years race ......

Live music Saturday night starting at 5pm
Car Show Saturday 8am Registration & Voting at noon ($25 entry fee)
Frank Spavalie at Midwest Rotors will be giving Helo Rides again for only $45 ea.
There will be 2 Bounce Houses on site at the Con Trios Tent for Moms & Little Ones to have fun and stay cool.
No Coolers or Pets
Motor Cycle Parking is along the waters edge at the Starting Line! Prime spots for all the Bikers!
F4 Phantom Display
Sat. Racing begins at 9am and goes to about 6pm $10 admission at the gate
Sun. Racing begins at 11am and goes to about 6pm $15 admission at the gate
Weekend Pass $18 at the gate
Parking is only $3 per vehicle
Lots of Food & Drinks available on site!
Portions of the proceeds benefit Angel's Arms

31st Annual Budweiser Creve Coeur Drag Boat Classic
June 19th & 20th
A Fathers Day Event For Everyone!

Boats at speeds of over 180mph in the 1/4 mile!

.
Chris Orf
.

Con Trios Yacht Club Update on Drag Boat Races

For more information on the Creve Coeur Drag Boat Races this weekend, the 19th & 20th, at Creve Coeur Lake go to the St. Louis Drag Boat Association website, http://www.sldbaracing.com/.

Gates open at 10 AM each day. Dorsett Road underpass under I-270 is closed due to construction, plan an alternate route.

Darryll Weil
.

Longshot Saloon's

   Weekend Flood Special

Steak and Shrimp...$14.95

1 side and a salad !

RiverBill directions... the lower road to Longshots is flooded. 

As you are driving into Portage Des Sioux from highway 94, turn "left" at the KJ's and then "right" at the first street.  Follow the road down to Longshot's ! 

Great view of the flood waters too ....

From facebook.......

 Cedar Hill Resort

We will have new Fathers Day dinner speicals this weekend. Dinner starts at 4:00. Hope to see you there.

Cedar Hill will be open Friday at 11:00 am. thur Sunday. We are not flooded. It's a great ride up the river, come and see us.

Kinder's Restaurant

Check out the pictures of our new T-shirts......they are going fast so make sure to stop by and get one before they are all gone!!!!!

Palisades YachtClub

Palisades yacht club is closed due to high water!!! :(

Sharky's

PONTOON SHUTTLE WILL BE RUNNING IF NECESSARY DUE TO HIGH WATER!

Come watch the Parade of Boats passing on our expansive deck overlooking the river. This year the boats will be decorated with a Pirate theme. For more information go to the Blessing of the Fleet website, http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com/

Sundowners Drink. Eat. Boat.

Make your plans now: Friday night we have Final Resort Playing...one of St. Louis' best Jimmy Buffet bands...Bring your Parrothead Friends and let's party! Parrot Punch, $1 Draft beer, $4.50 Margarita's!...See ya there

The Longshot Saloon

"Don't lose that Flooded feeling", bar is still open, use entrance at Leclairs!
 

UP COMING EVENTS: SUMMER BIKE RALLY, JUNE 26TH ~ BACKSTOPPER RACE, JULY 10TH ~ BLESSING OF THE FLEET, JULY 17TH ~ POKER RUN, AUGUST 14TH ~ RAT RUN, OCTOBER 3RD

Mississippi River Near Grafton and Alton, Illinois

   The Mississippi River Is Expected To Flood....  Moderately....

The anticipated flooding along the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton Illinois will be cresting well below moderate flood stage this weekend.  At Grafton, the Mississippi River was at 22.2 feet on Friday morning.  Flood stage is at 18 feet.  Friday morning at Alton brought River levels of 25.2 feet.  Minor flooding was occurring, as flood stage at Alton is 21 feet.  By Friday afternoon, the Mississippi River was expected to rise to 28.5 feet.  At this point, the Illinois River at Hardin was not causing any issues........

        Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com

KJ's Place

    1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373

June 19th .......Karaoke

 

Grafton Towboat Festival Cancelled for this Weekend.....

   Dredge Potter & MV Pathfinder At Alton This Weekend........

The Grafton Towboat Festival has been "Cancelled"  due to the high water and will not be re-scheduled for this year.

        Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.

Great Mississippi River Clean Up Update

   Clean Up Is Postponed Due To High Water........

The Great Mississippi River Clean Up slated for Saturday has been postponed due to high water.

        Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com.

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

Free WIFI

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Click here for June's entertainment calendar

STLtoday Fishing Report ....... 

  STLtoday.com.... weekly fishing report....Click here

River History....

On this day in 2008, a total of 11 levees have been overtopped along the Mississippi River between Hannibal and St. Louis

Sign up Now !

    Boat Race For Backstoppers

Attached is a form to place a ad in the back stoppers boat race ad book................ please complete it and send it in as the deadline is approaching.

Thanks
Amy Spencer
 

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

 Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Frogging

    Missouri Season Opens June 30th

Missouri’s frogging season opens Wednesday, June 30th at sunset. The limit is eight bullfrogs or green frogs in the aggregate daily and 16 in possession

Click here for more information from the Missouri Department of Conservation
 

Lake Of The Ozarks

    Boat Gas Report

According to a report from lakeexpo.com, boaters that are heading to the Lake are advised to fill up their boat tanks prior to  heading to the Lake Sunday.  Compared to last week, gas prices are up about 5 cents over last week.  Analysts are anticipating gas prices to rise as the Fourth of July approaches, and then fall as supplies remain untouched and demand stays tepid........

        Click here to read this news story fgrom lakeexpo.com.

       Click here to go to lakeexpo.com.
 

River Levels & Water Temp

    on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

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

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville...   http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

River Networking

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here  

Chuters .............................................. Click here  

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ...................................  Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

Luttrell Marine ..................................... Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

On-Site Marine Services......................  Click here

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Port Charles Harbor.............................  Click here

RiverBend Marina ...............................  Click here

Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................   Click here

Sharky's ...........................................   Click here

Two Rivers Marina .............................   Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here  .

 Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker  while on his trip around the great loop.

Website..  http://www.portagetoportage.com/

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

who is embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Click here to go to Port Charles website

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

A Big Fish Story

   A South Dakota Fish Takes A Trip....  To Kentucky....

Recently, the State Game, Fish and Parks Department fisheries biologists at Chamberlain, South Dakota received a call from a fisherman in Kentucky, stating that he caught a fish.  And that fish happened to have a South Dakota jaw tag.  A GF&P biologist, Jason Sorensen stated that the fish travel rather far distances, depending on the water conditions. The U.S. GS states that the paddlefish are one of the largest freshwater fishes that live in North America.  Sorensen stated that the GF&P tags the fish primarily to observe angler exploitation rates, but biologists use the information to track fish movements........

        Click here to read this news article from argusleader.com.  With Photo.

Send Us Your News Tip !
 

  If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip. 

E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line. 

Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.

105 Lake Village Drive   St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Open Wed - Sun at Noon

The Courtesy Docks are in

   Fri...June 18: Parrot Head Party

Final Resort    

Sun....June 20: Father's Day BBQ

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Every Thursday Con Trios Nites with 123s 6pm-Close
$1 wines, $2 beers, $3 wells Must have membership card for discount.

Grafton Harbor

    US Coast Guard Boating Safety Class is Cancelled

The June 19 and 26 Boating Safety Class has been cancelled.

THANKS!

Doug Edelman - Branch Chief (Audio)
Public Affairs Department
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
 

River.... Fireworks !

     4th of July Weekend

Fair St. Louis

St. Louis Riverfront
07-03-10 9PM
07-04-10 9PM
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/p/2009_fairstl.htm
 

St. Charles Riverfest

Missouri River
July 3 & 4, 2010
9:20 p.m. - Fireworks
http://www.historicstcharles.com/event/Item.aspx?ID=4
 

Alton's Mississippi River Fireworks Festival

July 2, 2010
7 p.m. - Live music from Pepperland
9 p.m. - Fireworks
10 p.m. - Live music from Back in the Saddle
http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?ID=1336

Grafton Fireworks

Saturday, July 3, 2010 

Blessing of the Fleet...

   Amateur Videographers to record Blessing of the Fleet

Bill:

As you know, the Blessing of the Fleet is largely a work of love with many people donating their time.

I'm looking for few volunteers to videotape the Blessing of the Fleet from different vantage points.

Ideally , these folks would have newer, digital cameras that use digital tape. (as opposed to recording onto a DVD. They can record directly onto a hard drive but then would need to bring the camera to the computer for which we'd edit.. Tape is really preferred.)

They should also have a tripod, or have access to one) although if they are really steady (or drunk), it might do.

My plan is to have someone video tape from the shrine (tripod needed), from a boat , from Palisades Yacht Club upper deck, and, perhaps from a plane (no tripod needed there!) Don't know if I've secured a plane ride yet.

I'll "coach 'em up" about what to shoot and give them any tips they need.

They'll need to provide the tape and turn them over to me so I can edit them. I'll try to return the tapes but there are no guarantees as I don't personally do the editing.

If you could post this on your site, I'd appreciate it.

Larry Demko
365 Advertising
larry@365ads.net
 

US Coast Guard Pic

VSL Aground

SAN DIEGO -- Passengers disembark a San Diego Harbor Police boat after being rescued from a flooding charter fishing boat that had run aground near the Coronado Islands, Mexico, June 18, 2010. San Diego Coast Guard crews and Harbor Police worked together to rescue the 26 people aboard the vessel, helped the charter boat crew pump flooding water overboard and escorted the damaged boat back to San Diego.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Henry G. Dunphy.

Friday

18 June 2010

                                                         Artwork By Captn Tim

What Are All the River Pirates doing on July 17 ?

  Click here ...2010 Blessing of the Fleet

Picture of the Day

Click on pic to enlarge

The Picture of the Day ......was taken Wednesday nite at Portage Des Sioux....

A little wild life, a blue looking Mississippi River, the river road and the bluffs. 

The Original

Sharky's

On the River

Fri..Red Sky Junkies

Sat.. Topper Harley

Sun.....Fathers day Special

Beef Tenderloin, Baked Potato, Salad $16.99

Sharky's menu Click here

Mon, Wed, Thu Specials.. Click here

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Classic Cruising in Moxie

Click on pic to enlarge

 Yesteryear's Picture of the Day 2009 ........ was of a real head terner sent to us by Janet Roth.

A 1937 Tern 18' Mahogany Runabout

Featured Classifieds

For Sale.. 1980 Carver 3396 MotorYacht

To View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click here


RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here 

New Classifieds, New Prices

2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV                    CRUISERS MODEL 3850 AFT CABIN

                                                        New Price

9' Achilles Dinghy

Yacht  &   Dock For Sale

               Click to enlarge                                                            Click to enlarge

1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe"                      View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

  Click here for tour

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

Flood Warning
 

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
919 PM CDT THU JUN 17 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN ILLINOIS
AND MISSOURI...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT
HANNIBAL
SAVERTON LD 22
LOUISIANA
CLARKSVILLE LD 24
WINFIELD LD 25
GRAFTON
ALTON LD 26
ST. LOUIS
CHESTER

Click here for more information

Front Page Index

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Click here  to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section...... 

 Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where ! 

What's Going On At The River This Week Section...... 

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

   From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

 No New navigation Notices


Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

No new News Releases

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Lower Mississippi River

  Experts Suggest Diverting The Mississippi River To Combat Oil Slick........

Experts are working on ways to prevent oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill from reaching the shores, and some are suggesting the use of the Mississippi River as a tool.  Upstream of the mouth of the Mississippi River lies a fork, at the Atchafalaya River, that through man made water flow diversions directs 30% of the Mississippi River's flow down the Atchafalaya River.  The experts believe that by shifting more of the Mississippi River's flow down the main channel, the extra fresh water could in fact keep the oil slick out of sensitive marshlands........

        Click here to read this news report from nationalgeographic.com.  With Photo.

RiverBill sends out a big muddy thanks to Matt Burrows for the news tip!

The Atchafalaya River

is a tributary of the Red and Mississippi Rivers, and is an important industrial shipping channel for Louisiana.  The Atchafalaya River empties into the Gulf of Mexico in Atchafalaya Bay, which thanks to the new delta forming in the bay, is the only portion of the Louisiana coastline that is growing........

        Source:  Wikipedia Encyclopedia.  Click here to read more.

Grafton Towboat Festival Cancelled for this Weekend.....

   Dredge Potter & MV Pathfinder At Alton This Weekend........

The Grafton Towboat Festival has been "Cancelled"  due to the high water and will not be re-scheduled for this year.

        Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.

Great Mississippi River Clean Up Update

   Clean Up Is Postponed Due To High Water........

The Great Mississippi River Clean Up slated for Saturday has been postponed due to high water.

        Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com.

Click on Ad above 

Longshot Saloon's

   Weekend Flood Special

Steak and Shrimp...$14.95

1 side and a salad !

RiverBill directions... the lower road to Longshots is flooded. 

As you are driving into Portage Des Sioux from highway 94, turn "left" at the KJ's and then "right" at the first street.  Follow the road down to Longshot's ! 

Great view of the flood waters too ....

From facebook.......

 Cedar Hill Resort

We will have new Fathers Day dinner speicals this weekend. Dinner starts at 4:00. Hope to see you there.

Cedar Hill will be open Friday at 11:00 am. thur Sunday. We are not flooded. It's a great ride up the river, come and see us.

Kinder's Restaurant

Check out the pictures of our new T-shirts......they are going fast so make sure to stop by and get one before they are all gone!!!!!

Palisades YachtClub

Palisades yacht club is closed due to high water!!! :(

Sharky's

PONTOON SHUTTLE WILL BE RUNNING IF NECESSARY DUE TO HIGH WATER!

Come watch the Parade of Boats passing on our expansive deck overlooking the river. This year the boats will be decorated with a Pirate theme. For more information go to the Blessing of the Fleet website, http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com/

Sundowners Drink. Eat. Boat.

Make your plans now: Friday night we have Final Resort Playing...one of St. Louis' best Jimmy Buffet bands...Bring your Parrothead Friends and let's party! Parrot Punch, $1 Draft beer, $4.50 Margarita's!...See ya there

The Longshot Saloon

"Don't lose that Flooded feeling", bar is still open, use entrance at Leclairs!
 

UP COMING EVENTS: SUMMER BIKE RALLY, JUNE 26TH ~ BACKSTOPPER RACE, JULY 10TH ~ BLESSING OF THE FLEET, JULY 17TH ~ POKER RUN, AUGUST 14TH ~ RAT RUN, OCTOBER 3RD

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

        Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.  With Photos.

River Museums

   Oil Spill Highlights National River Center Opening........

When the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium's Diamond Jo National River Center opens on Saturday June 26, 2010, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will be the focus.  On Friday, museum officials are expected to reveal the details of their plan to call attention to the massive Gulf spill.  The museum facility has a 40,000 gallon Gulf of Mexico Aquarium........

        Click here to read this news story from thonline.com.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

   News Release.

   IDNR Reminds Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Professionals..Click here

KJ's Place

    1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373

June 19th .......Karaoke

 

Flash Floods

    CSI: Arkansas.... Looking For Flash Flooding Clues....

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey are using hydrologic forensics to re-construct the Arkansas flash flood on the Little Missouri River in order to formulate better predictive models.  By taking the predictive models, and comparing them to historical records, scientists are better able to predict just how often floods will occur.  With this knowledge, communities will better be able to determine whether to require higher elevations for construction, warning systems or other flood control works.   The USGS also collects data to assist with day to day decisions related to flood response, recreation, business operations and resource management.........

        Click here to read this news article from sciencedaily.com.

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

Free WIFI

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Click here for June's entertainment calendar

Illinois Fishing Report .......

Illinois Fishing Report..

Click here to read the Illinois Fishing Report on Prairie States Outdoors website.  Covers the State of Illinois from Lake Michigan to Rend Lake.

Missouri Fishing Report  ------ The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued this week's Fishing Report.  

71 degrees, high, muddy; channel catfish fair using stinkbaits; flathead catfish fair using live baits; blue catfish fair on cut bait; all other species slow.
(Report made on 6/17/2010)
 

Missouri River (below New Haven)

75 degrees, high, muddy; channel catfish fair on bank lines using live baits; drum good using worms; all other species slow.
(Report made on 6/17/2010)
 

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The above reprinted from the weekly [Mo-fish] Weekly Fishing Report e-mail.

Check out the report for the entire state of Missouri

go to  http://www.mdc.mo.gov/fish/fishrt/

Sign up Now !

    Boat Race For Backstoppers

Attached is a form to place a ad in the back stoppers boat race ad book................ please complete it and send it in as the deadline is approaching.

Thanks
Amy Spencer
 

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

 Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Lake Of The Ozarks

    Boat Catches Fire After Test Drive........

Wednesday afternoon, a Sunrise Beach boat broker took some prospective buyers for a spin aboard a 34 foot 1991 Baja and following the test drive, tied the vessel up at Lighthouse Marina's dock.  After disembarking from the vessel, bystanders noticed black smoke billowing from the Baja's cabin.  The Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District responded with several trucks, and were able to extinguish the blaze.  It is believed that it was an electrical fire, started by the vessel's air conditioning unit........

        Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com.

       Click here to go to lakeexpo.com.
 

RiverBill says .... Thanks to Ken Goode for the news tip !

Metro East Levee Update

   Consultant Recommended For Levee Design And Management........

On Wednesday the Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council's Board of Director met to choose a consultant for levee design as well as construction management.  The board is recommending AMEC Earth and Environmental Inc. to design and manage administration and construction on the levee improvement project.  AMEC is claiming that they can complete the project for less than $130 million, and have it complete in about two and a half years.  Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released levee repair estimates totaling over $450 million........

        Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com

River Levels & Water Temp

    on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

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

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville...   http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

River Networking

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here  

Chuters .............................................. Click here  

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ...................................  Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

Luttrell Marine ..................................... Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

On-Site Marine Services......................  Click here

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Port Charles Harbor.............................  Click here

RiverBend Marina ...............................  Click here

Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................   Click here

Sharky's ...........................................   Click here

Two Rivers Marina .............................   Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here  .

 Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker  while on his trip around the great loop.

Website..  http://www.portagetoportage.com/

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

who is embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Click here to go to Port Charles website

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

Metro East Levee Update

   Consultant Recommended For Levee Design And Management........

On Wednesday the Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council's Board of Director met to choose a consultant for levee design as well as construction management.  The board is recommending AMEC Earth and Environmental Inc. to design and manage administration and construction on the levee improvement project.  AMEC is claiming that they can complete the project for less than $130 million, and have it complete in about two and a half years.  Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released levee repair estimates totaling over $450 million........

        Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.

Send Us Your News Tip !
 

  If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip. 

E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line. 

Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.

105 Lake Village Drive   St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Open Wed - Sun at Noon

The Courtesy Docks are in

  Fri...June 18: Parrot Head Party

Final Resort    

Sun....June 20: Father's Day BBQ

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Every Thursday Con Trios Nites with 123s 6pm-Close
$1 wines, $2 beers, $3 wells Must have membership card for discount.

Looking for River Info......

   RiverBills Reader Heading to Kentucky Lake

Hello River Bill-

We’re thinking of making a run from St Chuck to Kentucky lake and was wondering if you know of anyone who’s made the trip.

We’re using a 40’ formula and need to know how long it might take and if there’s fuel locations.

Thanks for any help you can give

Larry Zelenovich
Llzel@att.net

RiverBill says...   Please help Larry out with some info if you can.
 

Mimi Hughes Update

   Ohio River Swimmer Reaches Tri-State Area........

Thursday morning, Mimi Hughes, who is swimming the Ohio River to raise funds and awareness for women's education around the world, has reached the Tri-State region (Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) on her swim from Pittsburgh to Cairo........

        Click here to read this news story from wxix.com.  With Photo and Video Interviews

Grafton Harbor

    US Coast Guard Boating Safety Class is Cancelled

The June 19 and 26 Boating Safety Class has been cancelled.

THANKS!

Doug Edelman - Branch Chief (Audio)
Public Affairs Department
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
 

River.... Fireworks !

     4th of July Weekend

Fair St. Louis

St. Louis Riverfront
07-03-10 9PM
07-04-10 9PM
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/p/2009_fairstl.htm
 

St. Charles Riverfest

Missouri River
July 3 & 4, 2010
9:20 p.m. - Fireworks
http://www.historicstcharles.com/event/Item.aspx?ID=4
 

Alton's Mississippi River Fireworks Festival

July 2, 2010
7 p.m. - Live music from Pepperland
9 p.m. - Fireworks
10 p.m. - Live music from Back in the Saddle
http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?ID=1336

Grafton Fireworks

Saturday, July 3, 2010 

Blessing of the Fleet...

   Amateur Videographers to record Blessing of the Fleet

Bill:

As you know, the Blessing of the Fleet is largely a work of love with many people donating their time.

I'm looking for few volunteers to videotape the Blessing of the Fleet from different vantage points.

Ideally , these folks would have newer, digital cameras that use digital tape. (as opposed to recording onto a DVD. They can record directly onto a hard drive but then would need to bring the camera to the computer for which we'd edit.. Tape is really preferred.)

They should also have a tripod, or have access to one) although if they are really steady (or drunk), it might do.

My plan is to have someone video tape from the shrine (tripod needed), from a boat , from Palisades Yacht Club upper deck, and, perhaps from a plane (no tripod needed there!) Don't know if I've secured a plane ride yet.

I'll "coach 'em up" about what to shoot and give them any tips they need.

They'll need to provide the tape and turn them over to me so I can edit them. I'll try to return the tapes but there are no guarantees as I don't personally do the editing.

If you could post this on your site, I'd appreciate it.

Larry Demko
365 Advertising
larry@365ads.net
 

Con Trios Yacht Club Update on Drag Boat Races

For more information on the Creve Coeur Drag Boat Races this weekend, the 19th & 20th, at Creve Coeur Lake go to the St. Louis Drag Boat Association website, http://www.sldbaracing.com/.

Gates open at 10 AM each day. Dorsett Road underpass under I-270 is closed due to construction, plan an alternate route. We will be setting up the Con Trios Yacht Club tent at 9:30 AM Friday morning, any and all help would be appreciated.

You can also watch the race teams tune and practice on Friday.

Darryll Weil
.

31st Annual Budweiser Creve Coeur Drag Boat Classic
    June 19th & 20th
    A Fathers Day Event For Everyone!
 

Bill,
Here are a few things I know of for sure for this years race ......

Live music Saturday night starting at 5pm
Car Show Saturday 8am Registration & Voting at noon ($25 entry fee)
Frank Spavalie at Midwest Rotors will be giving Helo Rides again for only $45 ea.
There will be 2 Bounce Houses on site at the Con Trios Tent for Moms & Little Ones to have fun and stay cool.
No Coolers or Pets
Motor Cycle Parking is along the waters edge at the Starting Line! Prime spots for all the Bikers!
F4 Phantom Display
Sat. Racing begins at 9am and goes to about 6pm $10 admission at the gate
Sun. Racing begins at 11am and goes to about 6pm $15 admission at the gate
Weekend Pass $18 at the gate
Parking is only $3 per vehicle
Lots of Food & Drinks available on site!
Portions of the proceeds benefit Angel's Arms

31st Annual Budweiser Creve Coeur Drag Boat Classic
June 19th & 20th
A Fathers Day Event For Everyone!

Boats at speeds of over 180mph in the 1/4 mile!

.
Chris Orf
.

Thirsty Thursday

17 June 2010

                                                         Artwork By Captn Tim

What Are All the River Pirates doing on July 17 ?

  Click here ...2010 Blessing of the Fleet

Picture of the Day

More Flood Water

Click on pic to enlarge

The Picture of the Day ......is of the flood waters across the road at the Lady of The Rivers statue at Portage Des Sioux last night.

The Original

Sharky's

On the River

Fri..Red Sky Junkies

Sat.. Topper Harley

Sun.....Fathers day Special

Beef Tenderloin, Baked Potato, Salad $16.99

Sharky's menu Click here

Mon, Wed, Thu Specials.. Click here

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Classic Cruising in Moxie

Click on pic to enlarge

 Yesteryear's Picture of the Day 2009 ........was sent to us by the Ole Timer himself,,,,,.. Capt'n Marty Haugh.

Captain Marty Says......Hope to see everyone from the faithful RiverBill's' Community at the 2010 Alton Antique & Classic Boat Festival

Featured Classifieds

Harbor Point Yacht Club Slips

To View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click here


RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here 

New Classifieds, New Prices

      2004 342 Rinker                                       42' Bertram FB Motor Yacht    

       New Price                                       New Price             

2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV                    CRUISERS MODEL 3850 AFT CABIN

                                                        New Price

River Levels / Flood Warnings .........  
   The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !  

Winfield                                                 Grafton

Click here                                                                Click here

Alton                                                                 Hardin

• 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.

Flood Warning

 

000
WGUS83 KLSX 170224
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
924 PM CDT WED JUN 16 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT...

QUINCY
QUINCY LD21
HANNIBAL
SAVERTON LD22
LOUISIANA
CLARKSVILLE LD24
WINFIELD LD25
CANTON LD20
GRAFTON
ALTON LD26
ST. LOUIS
CHESTER

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What's Going On At The River This Week Section...... 

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

   From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 6/16/10
Subject: Updated Waterway Action Plan Message - Safety Zone For St. Louis Harbor
NAVNOTICE # 2166

SUBJ: WESTERN RIVERS BNM NR 0213-10 UM
SAFETY AND SCHEDULED BROADCASTS UNTIL CANCELLED
CANCEL WESTERN RIVERS BNM NR 0212-10 UM
USCG NOTICE TO MARINERS EIGHTH DISTRICT NR 0213-10 UM
USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVISORY:
A. ZONE 28 (MILES 109.9-185.4 UMR) HAS ENTERED THE EXTREME HIGH WATER ACTION PHASE OF THE UMR WAP ANNEX. IN ADDITION, A SAFETY ZONE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN ST. LOUIS HARBOR (MILES 179-184 UMR). SOUTHBOUND TOWS GREATER THAN 600' IN LENGTH, EXCLUDING THE

TOWBOAT, SHOULD LIMIT TRANSIT TO DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. ALL TOWING VESSELS SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM OF 250 HORSEPOWER FOR EACH LOADED BARGE AND SHOULD PROCEED AT THEIR SLOWEST SAFE OPERATING SPEED BASED UPON PREVAILING CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE WAKE DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY. NORTHBOUND TOWS MUST HAVE ENOUGH HORSEPOWER TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM SPEED OF 3 MHP ON APPROACH TO ALL ST. LOUIS HARBOR BRIDGES. ALL TOWING VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM CARRYING BARGES ON THE HIP. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL TOWING VESSEL HAVE A PILOT ON BOARD WITH RECENT HIGH WATER EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR SIZE TOWS THROUGH THE ST. LOUIS HARBOR BRIDGES. ALL RECREATIONAL VESSEL TRAFFIC IS PROHIBITED FROM TRANSITING WITHIN THIS ZONE.
B. ZONES 20-26 (MILES 200.5-364.1 UMR) ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE OF THE UMR WAP ANNEX. ALL RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC IS  DISCOURAGED FROM TRANSITTING WITHIN THESE ZONES. ALL TOWBOATS ARE PROHIBITED FROM LAYING UP ON LEVEES. DUE TO THE HIGH NUMBER OF BARGES BEING HELD ON THE UMR, MARINERS ARE STRONGLEY ADVISED TO CONTACT FLEETERS AT THEIR
FINAL DESTINATION TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO ENSURE FLEETS ARE ATTENDED BY TOWBOATS AT ALL TIMES, USE CAUTION IN PASSING/MEETING SITUATIONS, AND FAVOR THE CENTER OF THE CHANNEL. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS AND PRE IDENTIFY LAY UP AREAS IN THE EVENT OF A RIVER CLOSURE OR BARGE BREAKAWAY.
C. ZONES 1 - 6 (MILES 0.0-145.5 ILR) ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE OF THE ILR WAP ANNEX. ALL TOWBOAT OPERATORS SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED IN HIGH WATER OPERATIONS. ALL TOWING VESSELS SHOULD PROCEED AT THE SLOWEST SAFE OPERATING SPEED BASED UPON PREVAILING CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE WAKE DAMAGE ESPECIALLY WHILE TRANSITING THROUGH COPPERAS CREEK (MILES 129.0-145.5 ILR). ALL MARINERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENSURE THAT MOORED VESSELS AND BARGES ARE ADEQUATELY SECURED WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF INCREASED VELOCITY AND HIGH WATER. THE PRESENCE OF DRIFT AND DEBRIS MAY DRAG BUOYS OFF STATION AND PRESENT A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION.
D. THE FOLLOWING GAUGES ARE IN THE EXTREME HIGH WATER ACTION PHASE OF THE MOR WAP ANNEX: BOONVILLE GAUGE MM 196.6 MOR, AND JEFFERSON CITY CAUGE MM 143.9 MOR.
E. THE FOLLOWING GAUGES ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE OF THE MOR WAP ANNEX: HERMANN GAUGE MM 97.9, AND ST. CHARLES GAUGE MM 28.2.
F. THE FOLLOWING GAUGES ARE IN THE HIGH WATER RECOVERY PHASE OF THE MOR WAP ANNEX: OMAHA GAUGE MM 615.9, RULO GAUGE MM 498.0, ST JOSEPH GAUGE MM 448.2, WAVERLY GAUGE MM 293.2, MIAMI GAUGE MM 262.6, GLASGOW GAUGE MM 226.3 MOR, AND WASHINGTON GAUGE MM 67.6 MOR.
G. ALL TOWING VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM LAYING UP ON LEVEES. DOWN STREAMING OPERATIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED, UNLESS A VESSEL IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 75 FEET IN LENGTH AND HAS A MINIMUM OF 1800 HORSEPOWER. DRIFT OF DEBRIS MAY BE A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION AND MAY DRAG BUOYS OFF STATION. FOR ALL AREAS, MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO STAY AWARE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF RAILWAYS WHEN CHOOSING A LOCATION TO PUSH INTO THE BANK. WITH CURRENT RIVER STAGES, RAILWAY SYSTEMS CLOSE TO THE RIVERS EDGE MAY BECOME THREATENED BY THE HEAD OF THE TOW WHEN PUSHED INTO THE BANK.


Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

News Release N0710075

 Fire / Explosion  - Lake Ozarks - 06/16/2010

Location:

     39 MM Laurie, Mo
Summary : 

THE BOAT WAS BEING DEMONSTRATED. THE BROKER LEFT THE BOAT TIED TO A DOCK, WHEN THE BROKER RETURNED HE NOTICED THE BOAT WAS ON FIRE.

Boat Type : 

1991 Baja Cruiser 34'

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Mississippi River....UMR Miles 200 - 364.1

   Navigation Notice 2166...Recreational Traffic

B. ZONES 20-26 (MILES 200.5-364.1 UMR) ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE OF THE UMR WAP ANNEX. ALL RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC IS  DISCOURAGED FROM TRANSITING WITHIN THESE ZONES...........

Click here to go to Navigation Notice #2166 (above) and read more

Did You "Catch" Sharky's New Website Updates ?

Click here and check it out !
 

Grafton Towboat Festival Cancelled for this Weekend.....

   Dredge Potter & MV Pathfinder At Alton This Weekend........

The Grafton Towboat Festival has been "Cancelled"  due to the high water and will not be re-scheduled for this year.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Dredge Potter and Motor Vessel Pathfinder will not dock along Grafton, Illinois seawall this weekend as scheduled either. The vessels are so large, they need at least 2 feet of seawall exposed to have enough room to properly anchor and secure the vessels and the high water levels have brought the Mississippi River to within inches of the top of the seawall at Grafton. 

The Dredge Potter will be moored in Alton instead for an on-board open house on Saturday June 26, and Sunday, June 27 at the National Great Rivers Museum, located at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam No.26.  Admission is free, and tours will run from 9 am through 5 pm........

        Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.

Click on Ad above 

River History....

US Coast Guard issued the following notice for the Mississippi River at St. Louis.....
ALL RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC IS PROHIBITED FROM TRANSITING FROM L/D 12, MM 556.7, TO THE JEFFERSON BARRACKS BRIDGE, MM 168.7 UMR UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE. THIS TEMPORARY RIVER CLOSURE HAS BEEN ISSUED DUE TO HIGH WATER.

Lock and Dams 13 - 22 & 24 &25 were all closed

The Winfield, Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry and Brussels Ferry were all closed for business.

Longshot Saloon's

   Weekend Flood Special

Steak and Shrimp...$14.95

1 side and a salad !

RiverBill directions... the lower road to Longshots is flooded. 

As you are driving into Portage Des Sioux from highway 94, turn "left" at the KJ's and then "right" at the first street.  Follow the road down to Longshot's ! 

Great view of the flood waters too ....

Great Mississippi River Clean Up Update

   Clean Up Is Postponed Due To High Water........

The Great Mississippi River Clean Up slated for Saturday has been postponed due to high water.  The Clean Up activities were planned at Alton and Grafton, Illinois, and Louisiana and St. Louis, Missouri.  In light of the postponement, the Sierra Club is looking for volunteers to help out with their electronic and computer recycling drive.  The drive will be held at the Brighton City Hall from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm........

        Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com.

Blessing of the Fleet...       Arrrgh ! 

The Blessing of the Fleet Parade is just one short month away....

Saturday, 17 July 2010 is the date

Portage Des Sioux is the place....

Pirates ... the theme

Captain Tim and his Pirate Ship will help lead the parade !

Portage Des Sioux is the place to be that day !

Blessing of the Fleet parties at Palisades Yacht Club and Longshot Saloon

Ahoy All Captains:

It's time to get your pirate crew together....Arrrgh, and start planning the decorations for your ship..    Join in on the party !

See you there

RiverBill

Click here to go to the Blessing Of The Fleet website

Blessing of the Fleet...

   Amateur Videographers to record Blessing of the Fleet

Bill:

As you know, the Blessing of the Fleet is largely a work of love with many people donating their time.

I'm looking for few volunteers to videotape the Blessing of the Fleet from different vantage points.

Ideally , these folks would have newer, digital cameras that use digital tape. (as opposed to recording onto a DVD. They can record directly onto a hard drive but then would need to bring the camera to the computer for which we'd edit.. Tape is really preferred.)

They should also have a tripod, or have access to one) although if they are really steady (or drunk), it might do.

My plan is to have someone video tape from the shrine (tripod needed), from a boat , from Palisades Yacht Club upper deck, and, perhaps from a plane (no tripod needed there!) Don't know if I've secured a plane ride yet.

I'll "coach 'em up" about what to shoot and give them any tips they need.

They'll need to provide the tape and turn them over to me so I can edit them. I'll try to return the tapes but there are no guarantees as I don't personally do the editing.

If you could post this on your site, I'd appreciate it.

Larry Demko
365 Advertising
larry@365ads.net
 

Upper Mississippi River

    Hand Soap Pollutant Found In Lake Pepin........

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have discovered dioxins in Mississippi River sediments in in Lake Pepin.  The dioxins are the result of the breakdown of a chemical, triclosan, which is used in the manufacture of antibacterial hand soap.  Triclosan breaks down in water and sunlight, forming pollutants that are accumulating in the environment, even as other forms of dioxins are declining.  Dioxins are one of the causes of fish consumption advisories in Minnesota........

        Click here to read this news story from publicradio.org.

Con Trios Yacht Club Updated

Updated the Con Trios Yacht Club website, www.contriosyachtclub.org as follows:

Added some more photos from the Champagne Brunch by Gary Dill and the Past Commodores Party by Gary Meinershagen. Check the "Photo Galleries" page to see all the pictures. Many Thanks to our members for their photo submissions.



Also updated the Blessing of the Fleet website, http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com with the 2010 Poster created by Stolze Printing and some photos of the “Gypsy Rose” Pirate Ship. Blessing of the Fleet date is Saturday, July 17th.

Con Trios Yacht Club is again helping sponsor this year’s Blessing of the Fleet with donations of time and money. Several of our Board Members also sit on the Board of the Blessing of the Fleet Inc. This is a perfect marriage of one of the biggest events on the river and one of the larger Yacht Club’s. This year the theme will be “Pirates” and the “Gypsy Rose” Pirate Ship piloted by Captain Tim Woodson will be immediately behind the “Follow Me” boat in the downstream parade. Con Trios Yacht Club’s party at Grafton Harbor will immediately follow the Blessing of the Fleet, co-incidentally the Con Trios party will also feature a “Pirates” theme.



Darryll Weil
 

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

Free WIFI

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Click here for June's entertainment calendar

Sign up Now !

    Boat Race For Backstoppers

Attached is a form to place a ad in the back stoppers boat race ad book................ please complete it and send it in as the deadline is approaching.

Thanks
Amy Spencer
 

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

 Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Lake Of The Ozarks

Click here to go to lakeexpo.com.
 

Missouri Public Beaches

    Beaches In Six Missouri State Parks Closed For The Weekend........

In addition to Mark Twain State Park Beach, five more Missouri state park beaches will be closed over the weekend, due to high E. coli levels. The closed beaches are Crowder, Cuivre River, St. Joe, Thousand Hills and Wakonda.  Mark Twain was also closed due to high water.  In an effort to provide safe beach experiences, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources closes state park beaches that have a single sample over 235 E.coli colonies per 100 mililiers of water.  These are the same guidelines that the U.S. EPA uses for swimming beaches........

        Click here to read this news report from heartlandconnection.com.  With Video.

River Levels & Water Temp

    on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

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

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville...   http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

River Networking

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here  

Chuters .............................................. Click here  

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ...................................  Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

Luttrell Marine ..................................... Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

On-Site Marine Services......................  Click here

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Port Charles Harbor.............................  Click here

RiverBend Marina ...............................  Click here

Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................   Click here

Sharky's ...........................................   Click here

Two Rivers Marina .............................   Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here  .

 http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

 Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker  while on his trip around the great loop.

Website..  http://www.portagetoportage.com/

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

who is embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Click here to go to Port Charles website

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

River Cruises

   Mississippi River Cruises Are Coming Back........

The Mississippi River cruise business is coming back to life with the unveiling of two new itineraries along the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.  Cruise West is bringing the 102 passenger Spirit of America from Alaska to the heartland Rivers.  The Spirit of America will run 2 different 7 night itineraries, one running the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Memphis, and the other running up the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, from Memphis to Nashville.  The cruises run from $3,499 per person, and will be casting off in 2011........

        Click here to read this news article from travelweekly.com.

Boat Manufacturers

    Wisconsin Yacht Builders Recall 350 Employees........

As the yacht building business has improved, there has been a need for two Wisconsin based yacht manufacturers to recall some 350 employees.  Carver Yacht Group, which builds Carver and Marquis yacht brands recalled 250 employees, and KCS International, manufacturer of Cruisers and Rampage yachts, has brought back 100 employees.  Together, both companies employ around 500 people, several hundred jobs down from just a few years ago, but a huge improvement over 2009........

        Click here to read this news article from jsonline.com.  With Photos. 

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  Fri...June 18: Parrot Head Party

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Sun....June 20: Father's Day BBQ

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Every Thursday Con Trios Nites with 123s 6pm-Close
$1 wines, $2 beers, $3 wells Must have membership card for discount.

Looking for River Info......

   RiverBills Reader Heading to Kentucky Lake

Hello River Bill-

We’re thinking of making a run from St Chuck to Kentucky lake and was wondering if you know of anyone who’s made the trip.

We’re using a 40’ formula and need to know how long it might take and if there’s fuel locations.

Thanks for any help you can give

Larry Zelenovich
Llzel@att.net

RiverBill says...   Please help Larry out with some info if you can.
 

Boat Propulsion Manufacturer

   Another Manufacturer Warns Of Operating In Gulf Oil Spill........

Steyr Motors is advising that owners of their marine diesel engines should use extra caution when operating in the oil contaminated waters in the Gulf of Mexico.  Steyr does acknowledge that operating in the contaminated waters may not be avoidable, but advises that all Steyr marine diesels be equipped with the new Steyrflush system.  Steyr also suggests inspection or replacement of raw water pump impellers, rubber raw water hoses and seal rings every 50 operating hours........

        Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.

Grafton Harbor

    US Coast Guard Boating Safety Class is Cancelled

The June 19 and 26 Boating Safety Class has been cancelled.

THANKS!

Doug Edelman - Branch Chief (Audio)
Public Affairs Department
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
 

River.... Fireworks !

     4th of July Weekend

Fair St. Louis

St. Louis Riverfront
07-03-10 9PM
07-04-10 9PM
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/p/2009_fairstl.htm
 

St. Charles Riverfest

Missouri River
July 3 & 4, 2010
9:20 p.m. - Fireworks
http://www.historicstcharles.com/event/Item.aspx?ID=4
 

Alton's Mississippi River Fireworks Festival

July 2, 2010
7 p.m. - Live music from Pepperland
9 p.m. - Fireworks
10 p.m. - Live music from Back in the Saddle
http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?ID=1336

Grafton Fireworks

Saturday, July 3, 2010 

Con Trios Yacht Club Update on Drag Boat Races

For more information on the Creve Coeur Drag Boat Races this weekend, the 19th & 20th, at Creve Coeur Lake go to the St. Louis Drag Boat Association website, http://www.sldbaracing.com/.

Gates open at 10 AM each day. Dorsett Road underpass under I-270 is closed due to construction, plan an alternate route. We will be setting up the Con Trios Yacht Club tent at 9:30 AM Friday morning, any and all help would be appreciated.

You can also watch the race teams tune and practice on Friday.

Darryll Weil
.

31st Annual Budweiser Creve Coeur Drag Boat Classic
    June 19th & 20th
    A Fathers Day Event For Everyone!
 

Bill,
Here are a few things I know of for sure for this years race ......

Live music Saturday night starting at 5pm
Car Show Saturday 8am Registration & Voting at noon ($25 entry fee)
Frank Spavalie at Midwest Rotors will be giving Helo Rides again for only $45 ea.
There will be 2 Bounce Houses on site at the Con Trios Tent for Moms & Little Ones to have fun and stay cool.
No Coolers or Pets
Motor Cycle Parking is along the waters edge at the Starting Line! Prime spots for all the Bikers!
F4 Phantom Display
Sat. Racing begins at 9am and goes to about 6pm $10 admission at the gate
Sun. Racing begins at 11am and goes to about 6pm $15 admission at the gate
Weekend Pass $18 at the gate
Parking is only $3 per vehicle
Lots of Food & Drinks available on site!
Portions of the proceeds benefit Angel's Arms

31st Annual Budweiser Creve Coeur Drag Boat Classic
June 19th & 20th
A Fathers Day Event For Everyone!

Boats at speeds of over 180mph in the 1/4 mile!

.
Chris Orf
.

US Coast Guard Pic

Yukon Coastie

KODIAK, Alaska - The Yukon Coastie boating safety outreach team wraps up a weeklong effort June 14, 2010, at the bridge they left from a week earlier on the Yukon River. The project was the first of its kind in interior Alaska to spread the message of boating safety.

U.S. Coast Guard photo.

 

Wednesday ..16 June 2010

                                                         Artwork By Captn Tim

What Are All the River Pirates doing on July 17 ?

  Click here ...2010 Blessing of the Fleet

Picture of the Day

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The Picture of the Day ......was sent to us by Debbie Moore, who hails out of Two Branch maria in the boat.... Ship of Fools.

Look at those ominous clods and those waves !
 

The Original

Sharky's

On the River

Fri..Red Sky Junkies

Sat.. Topper Harley

Sun.....Fathers day Special

Beef Tenderloin, Baked Potato, Salad $16.99

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Mon, Wed, Thu Specials.. Click here

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

The Water Gremlin

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 Yesteryear's Picture of the Day 2009 ........was sent to us by Jan DeSherlia of Grafton Harbor fame !

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Flood Warning

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WGUS83 KLSX 150228
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1032 PM CDT TUE JUN 15 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN ILLINOIS
AND MISSOURI...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT
CANTON LD 20
QUINCY
QUINCY LD 21
HANNIBAL
SAVERTON LD 22
LOUISIANA
CLARKSVILLE LD 24
WINFIELD LD 25
GRAFTON
ALTON LD 26
ST. LOUIS

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Navigation Notices ......

   From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 6/15/10
Subject: Updated Waterway Action Plan Advisory
NAVNOTICE # 2165

UNCLAS //N16502//
SUBJ: WESTERN RIVERS BNM NR 0212-10 UM
SAFETY AND SCHEDULED BCSTS UNTIL CANCELLED
CANCEL WESTERN RIVERS BNM NR 0203-10 UM
USCG NOTICE TO MARINERS EIGHTH DISTRICT NR 0212-10 UM
USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVISORY:
A. ZONE 28 (MILES 109.9 - 185.4 UMR) IS IN THE HIGH WATER ACTION PHASE OF THE UMR WAP ANNEX. IN ADDITION, A SAFETY ZONE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN ST. LOUIS HARBOR (MILES 179 - 184). SOUTHBOUND TOWS GREATER THAN 600' IN LENGTH, EXCLUDING THE TOWBOAT, SHOULD LIMIT TRANSIT TO DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. ALL TOWING VESSELS SHOULD HAVEA
MINIMUM OF 250 HORSEPOWER FOR EACH LOADED BARGE AND SHOULD PROCEED AT THE SLOWEST SAFE OPERATING SPEED BASED UPON PREVAILING CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE WAKE DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY.
B. ZONES 20 -26 (MILES 200.5 - 364.1 UMR) ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE OF THE UMR WAP ANNEX. ALL RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC IS DISCOURAGED FROM TRANSITTING WITHIN THE ZONE. ALL TOWBOATS ARE PROHIBITED FROM LAYING UP ON LEVEES. DUE TO THE HIGH NUMBER OF BARGES BEING HELD ON THE UMR, MARINERS ARE STRONGLEY ADVISEDTO
CONTACT FLEETERS AT THEIR FINAL DESTINATION TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO ENSURE FLEETS ARE ATTENDED BY TOWBOATS AT ALL TIMES, USE CAUTION IN PASSING/MEETING SITUATIONS, AND FAVOR THE CENTER OF THE CHANNEL. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS AND PRE IDENTIFY LAY UP AREAS IN THE EVENT OF A RIVER CLOSURE OR BARGE BREAKAWAY.
D. ZONES 1 - 6 (MILES 0.0 - 145.5 ILR) ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE OF THE ILR WAP ANNEX.
E. THE FOLLOWING GAGES ARE IN THE EXTREME HIGH WATER ACTION PHASE OF THE MOR WAP ANNEX: RULO GAUGE MM 498.0, ST JOSEPH GAUGE MM 448.2, WAVERLY GAUGE MM 293.2, MIAMI GAUGE MM 262.6, AND BOONVILLE GAUGE MM 196.6.
F. THE FOLLOWING GAGES ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE OF THE MOR WAP ANNEX: OMAHA GAUGE MM 615.9, JEFFERSON CITY GAUGE MM 143.9, HERMANN GAUGE MM 97.9, WASHINGTON GAUGE MM 67.6, AND ST.CHARLES GAUGE MM 28.2.
G. ALL TOWBOAT OPERATORS SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED IN HIGH WATER OPERATIONS. ALL TOWING VESSELS SHOULD PROCEED AT THE SLOWEST SAFE OPERATING SPEED BASED UPON PREVAILING CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE WAKE DAMAGE ESPECIALLY WHILE TRANSITING THROUGH COPPERAS CREEK (MILES 129 - 145.5 ILR). ALL MARINERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENSURE THAT MOORED VESSELS AND BARGES ARE ADEQUATELY SECURED WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF INCREASED VELOCITY AND HIGH WATER. THE PRESENCE OF DRIFT AND DEBRIS MAY DRAG BUOYS OFF STATION AND PRESENT A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION.
H. ALL TOWING VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM LAYING UP ON LEVEES. DOWN STREAMING OPERATIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED, UNLESS A VESSEL IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 75 FEET IN LENGTH AND HAS A MINIMUM OF 1800 HORSEPOWER. DRIFT OF DEBRIS MAY BE A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION AND MAY DRAG BUOYS OFF STATION. FOR ALL AREAS, MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO STAY AWARE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF RAILWAYS WHEN CHOOSING A LOCATION TO PUSH INTO THE BANK. WITH CURRENT RIVER STAGES, RAILWAY SYSTEMS CLOSE TO THE RIVERS EDGE MAY BECOME THREATENED BY THE HEAD OF THE TOW WHEN PUSHED INTO THE BANK.


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Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

NEWS RELEASE
PUBLIC INFORMATION SECTION, P.O. Box 1368, Jefferson City, MO  65102

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Stockton, Mo

Temporary "Boats Keeps Out" area to be established on Stockton Lake during power line construction


The Missouri State Water Patrol announces that a temporary “Boats Keep Out” area will be established on Stockton Lake while power lines are being installed across the lake. The restricted boating zone will be in effect June 21-25, 2010 and will include the area between the MO 245 Highway bridge and the power line located near the L-5 mile marker location. During this time, the Capital Electric Company will be installing five power lines across the Little Sac Arm of the lake. While work is underway, boats will not be permitted into the temporary boats keep out area to ensure safety from overhead or floating obstacles. The restricted area will be designated with exclusion buoys and floating “Boats Keep Out” signs.


Boat ramps that could potentially be affected by the restricted area are the Cedar Ridge and High Point boat ramps. Anyone using these ramps during power line work period should take this into consideration when planning a trip.


News Release ID: N07100074
Release Date: 20100615
 

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Mississippi Riverfront At St. Louis, Missouri

   New Moniker For Live On The Levee Concerts........

On Tuesday, the Fair St. Louis Foundation announced that they have renamed their free July concert series.  The series formerly known as Live on the Levee will hereafter be called Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts.  Joseph Imbs III, chairman of the Fair St. Louis Foundation, stated that "Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts" better defines their purpose of celebrating the region, and offering free entertainment in one of the country's most historic settings.  The series starts on July 9, 2010,  runs through the 24th and will feature headlining acts like Kenny Wayne Shepard and Clint Black.........

        Click here to read this news story from bizjournals.com

Looking for River Info......

   RiverBills Reader Heading to Kentucky Lake

Hello River Bill-

We’re thinking of making a run from St Chuck to Kentucky lake and was wondering if you know of anyone who’s made the trip.

We’re using a 40’ formula and need to know how long it might take and if there’s fuel locations.

Thanks for any help you can give

Larry Zelenovich
Llzel@att.net

RiverBill says...   Please help Larry out with some info if you can.
 

Grafton Harbor

    US Coast Guard Boating Safety Class is Cancelled

The June 19 and 26 Boating Safety Class has been cancelled.

THANKS!

Doug Edelman - Branch Chief (Audio)
Public Affairs Department
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
 

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River History....

Missouri River Near Boonville, Missouri

  Canoe Race May Be Called On Account Of Flooding........

The Missouri River is expected to make it to 29.7 feet in the wee hours of Saturday morning.  This may force the cancellation of Saturday's Canoe for Clean Water Race.  An official decision to have the race will be made at noon on Thursday.  The executive director of the Missouri River Communities Network, Steve Johnson, has been in contact with the U.S. Coast Guard who advises that the race be cancelled.  The Coast Guard viewed mile-long collections of debris.  MRCN, who hosts the Canoe for Clean Water Race, stated that they were most likely going to cancel the race........

        Click here to read this news article from columbiamissourian.com.

Upper Mississippi River Conservation

   Efforts To Curtail Runoff Have Made Significant Progress........

A study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has found that farmers in the upper Mississippi River basin have made considerable progress in reducing the amount of fertilizer, pesticide and sediment runoff.  The USDA does point out that there is still more more work to be done to drop pollution to acceptable levels.  Close to 51% of the area's crop acres need better controls over nitrogen loss, and about 62% of the overall cropland needs better management to keep the leaching of nitrogen and phosphorous in check.  The good news is that only about 15% of the cultivated areas have excessive sediment losses........

        Click here to read this news report from thenewstribune.com.

The Big Mix

   The Confluence of the Muddy Mississippi and the St. Croix

Wow... Take a look at this picture of the confluence of the muddy Mississippi River and the blue St.Croix rivers !

        Click here to read this news report from thenewstribune.com.

19 June 2010
     The Living Lands and Water Great Mississippi River Clean-Up

The Living Lands and Water Great Mississippi River Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, June 19. The cleanup will take place in 22 cities along the rivers from Saint Paul, Minnesota to St. Louis, Mo. .


The organization has removed more than six million pounds of trash from along the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois and Potomac rivers over the past 12 years. They have also been involvedd in the clean-up efforts after Hurricane Katrina and the historic floods in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.


Click here for more information
 

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

Free WIFI

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Fri... Karoke

Sat...Collin

Sun.. Dave Canati

Click here for June's entertainment calendar

Pool is Open !

Attached is a form to place a ad in the back stoppers boat race ad book................ please complete it and send it in as the deadline is approaching.

Thanks
Amy Spencer
 

    Efforts To Curtail Runoff Have Made Significant Progress........

A study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has found that farmers in the upper Mississippi River basin have made considerable progress in reducing the amount of fertilizer, pesticide and sediment runoff.  The USDA does point out that there is still more more work to be done to drop pollution to acceptable levels.  Close to 51% of the area's crop acres need better controls over nitrogen loss, and about 62% of the overall cropland needs better management to keep the leaching of nitrogen and phosphorous in check.  The good news is that only about 15% of the cultivated areas have excessive sediment losses........

        Click here to read this news report from thenewstribune.com.

Metro East Levee Update

    Price For Levee Repairs Now $170 Million, From $450 Million........

After four months of inspecting levees, the Southwestern Illinois Flood Protection District Council has come up with an estimated cost for repairing 64 miles worth of Metro East Levees.  Between $160 - 170 million.  These figures are quite a bit lower than the $450 million that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had estimated earlier in the year.  Metro East officials believe that they can fund the project, and get the levees accredited by using bonds guaranteed by local sales tax dollars.  Although FEMA was to make a decision on the delaying the implementation of the new flood hazard maps by June 1, they have stated that they need more time........

        Click here to read this news article from bnd.com.

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

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Lake Of The Ozarks

     TowBoatUS Blog

        Click here to read a blogspot.com entry from TowBoatUS about the re-floating of a grounded 35 foot Maxum in a cove on the Gravois Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks....

Click here to go to lakeexpo.com.
 

Missouri River Near Yankton, South Dakota

   Gavins Dam At Record Levels, Corps Boosts Flow........

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that they have increased the flows from the Gavins Point Dam from 30,000 to 33,000 cubic feet per second, in an effort to prevent water from flowing over the emergency spillway gates.  The Corps' decision leveled out the reservoir's elevation at a record 1,209.7 feet.  This is level is mere inches from the top of the spillway gates.  T