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March 2023 Back to Top

Upcoming Events... March 1, 2023 Big Muddy Boat Rides Registration Opens March 1st...... Reposted from Missouri River Relief Facebook.. click here

Thursday, March 2, 2023 Lock Re-Opening Lock & Dam No. 22, UMR Mile 301.2 Lock 22 is scheduled to re-open to Navigation at 1300 hours on Thursday March 2, 2023. Lock has been been closed since January 13, 2023 for maintenance Reposted from Notice To Navigation Interest #201530

Thursday, March 2, 2023 Lock Re-Opening Lock & Dam No. 21, UMR Mile 324.9 Lock 21 is scheduled to re-open to navigation at 1300 hours on Thursday March 2, 2023. Lock has been been closed since January 12, 2023 for maintenance Reposted from Notice To Navigation Interest #201530

Wednesday, March 2, 2023 Mississippi River Lock at Dam 21 & 22 Scheduled Re-opening..... Reposted from US Army Corps of Engineers, St Paul District Facebook.. click here

Thursday, March 3, 2023 Mississippi River Lock at Dam 12, 15 & 19 Scheduled Re-opening..... Reposted from US Army Corps of Engineers, St Paul District Facebook.. click here

Friday, March 3, 2023 Riverboats at the Gateway Arch Season Launch... Reposted from River Boats Gateway Arch Facebook.. click here

Saturday, March 4, 2023 Twisted Cat Outdoors Mississippi River Alton Amphitheater, Alton, Il.. Reposted from Twisted Cat Outdoors Facebook.. click here

Saturday, March 4, 2023 Eagle Fest Kaskaskia River... Reposted from The Kaskaskia River Project Facebook.. click here

Friday, March 04, 2023 Con Trios Yacht Club Ice Breaker Grand Opera House, Sr. Charles, Mo...... Save the Date: 3/4/2023 Registration and more information coming soon Reposted from Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook .. click here

March 5 - 25, 2023 Living Lands and Waters Alternative Spring Break McKellar Lake, Memphis, TN...... Reposted from Living Lands and Waters Facebook.. click here

Tuesday, 07 March, 2023 America's Boating Course Land of Lincoln Sail & Power Squadron...... Reposted from Land of Lincoln Sail & Power Squadron.Facebook.. click here

Tuesday, Wednesday...07 - 08 March, 2023 US Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division Virtual Hiring Event...... Reposted from US Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division Facebook.. click here

Friday, Saturday, March 10, 11, 2023 Boating Safety Class Carlyle Lake, Carlyle, IL...... Reposted from Carlyle Lake Facebook.. click here

Sunday, March 12, 2023 Daylight Savings Time Starts...... Daylight Savings Time starts

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Paddlefish Season Opens...... The paddlefish snagging season for these and most other waters in the state runs March 15 through April 30. The season for the Mississippi River is March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15. Reposted from Missouri Department of Conservation Facebook.. click here

Monday, March 20, 2023 Spring Arrives...... Daylight saving time is fast approaching this year. People should expect to turn their clocks ahead an hour in the early morning of March 12. More specifically, daylight saving will begin at 2 a.m., meaning that at that time, the time will jump over to 3 a.m. As a result of the time change, sunset will be an hour later on March 12 than it was on March 11. Sunrise will also be an hour later, meaning more darkness in the early morning hours, but more evening light, as well Source:..msn.com... click here

Saturday, March 25, 2023 Grafton Open Bar Crawl...... For More Information.... click here

Saturday, March 25, 2023 Jon Boat Jamboree Alton Motorboat Club...... Reposted from Alton Motorboat Club Facebook.. click here

*March 27, 28, 29, 31, 2023* *Mississippi River Commission* *Annual High Water Inspection........* The Mississippi River Commission has announced that they will be conducting their annual high water inspection trip along the Mississippi River from March 27th through the 31st. There will be public meetings held by the Mississippi River Commission aboard the M/V Mississippi where they will discuss issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, commission projects and programs throughout the Mississippi River basin, the district commander's overview of current project issues in the respective area and hear presentations to the commission by local organizations and the public concerning the commission or the Corps. The meetings will be held at: ○ Cairo, Ill. City Front: 9 a.m.�12 p.m. March 27 ○ Memphis, Tenn. Beal Street Landing: 9 a.m.�12 p.m. March 28 ○ Greenville, Miss., City Front: 9 a.m.�12 p.m. March 29 ○ New Orleans, La., New Orleans District dock: 9 a.m.�12 p.m. March 31. Click here to read more from waterwaysjournal.net. Click here for more information US Army Corps of Engineers

Help Wanted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 United States Coast Guard News Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard to host recruiting event in St. Louis, Mo. U.S. Coast Guard Heartland Cell: 618-225-7866 Email: uscoastguardheartland@gmail.com Editor�s Note: Media interested in attending should RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday by calling 618-225-7866 or emailing uscoastguardheartland@gmail.com. WHO: U.S. Coast Guard St. Louis Area Units WHAT: Recruiting event for Junior Reserve Officers� Training Corps students. WHEN: Tuesday, March 28th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: St. Louis Service Base, 100 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, Missouri, 63118 ST. LOUIS, Mo. � The Coast Guard will host a recruiting event for local JROTC students and families with interactive displays demonstrating the Coast Guard�s missions and opportunities to interact with servicemembers, Tuesday. The event will have static and live waterfront response boat displays, aids-to-navigation demonstrations, and tours of Coast Guard cutters Gasconade and Cheyenne. There will also be videos to illuminate other Coast Guard missions. Lastly all visitors will have an opportunity to spend time with various members in the Coast Guard in different career fields for a question-and-answer session. �Coast Guard personnel are always excited to talk about their profession with students,� said Capt. Andrew Bender, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River. �It is an enriching experience that brings great joy to both the uniformed member and the public on what impacts the Coast Guard has on the river system. The Coast Guard has 11 primary mission programs and has many wonderful jobs with excellent career and training opportunities. Though a smaller service than our DOD counterparts, we are hoping to spread the word about our small but mighty service.� -USCG- Reprinted from US Coast Guard... click here

Friday, March 31, 2003 Lock and Dam 26 Mississippi River at Alton, IL...... MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE Melvin Price L/D main chamber in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, will be closed for construction, from January 1, 2023, until March 31, 2023. During this closure, the auxiliary chamber will remain open and available to pass traffic. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions issued by the lockmaster. Reposted from "Local Notice To Mariners" report.. click here

April 2023 Back to Top

April 2023 Captain's License School Harbor Point Yacht Club West Alton, Mo...... Click pic to enlarge

asgSaturday, April 08, 2023 Confluence Trash Bash Missouri River Relief...... Reposted from Missouri River Relief Facebook.. click here

Sunday, April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday Cruise Miss Augusta...... Reposted from Miss Augusta.... click here

Saturday, April 15, 2023 Clarksville Boat Club April Dinner Function...... Reposted from The Clarksville Boat Club Facebook.. click here

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Neighbor Nights National Great Rivers Research & Education Center...... Reposted from national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here

Saturday, 22 April 2023 Earth Day 2023 ...... Reposted from Earth Day Initiative .. click here

Thursday, 20 April 2023 Rough Fish Roundup Kaskaskia River at Costello Lock and Dam...... Reposted from Kaskaskia River Project Facebook.. click here

Saturday, Sunday...April 22, 23 2023 1st Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Bar & Grill...... Reposted from The Loading Dock bar & Grill Facebook.. click here

May 2023 Back to Top

May 2023, Various Dates World Wide Marine Training 2023 Midwest Class Schedule ..... Reprinted from Midwest Marine Training.. click here

Saturday, May 13, 2023 Show & Shine & Swap Meet Yacht Club of St. Louis...... click here for more information

Saturday, May 13, 2023 Chicago River Day Litter Free System.... Save the date to join Friends on Saturday, May 13 for the 31st Annual Chicago River Day to help us drive toward a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet River system. Our annual spring litter cleanup and restoration event draws thousands of individuals, families, community groups, and corporate teams to work at more than 70 locations along the river system from Lake County to the Calumet region. We could not do it without the financial contributions and support of our corporate sponsors. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by contacting our Director of Development Annie Hanrahan at ahanrahan@chicagoriver.org or or (312) 939-0490, ext. 19. Reposted from Friends of the Chicago River emailing

May 13 & 14, 2023 Lewis & Clark State Historical Site Departure Celebration..... Reposted from Lewis & Clark State Historical Site Facebook.. click here

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Neighbor Nights National Great Rivers Research & Education Center...... Reposted from national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here

May 20 May 27, 2023 National Safe Boating Week..... Reposted from National Safe Boating Week Facebook.. click here

Photo courtesy Great Rivers & Routes Saturday & Sunday... May 27 & 28, 2023 Grafton Riverside Flea Market Loading Dock The Loading Dock is host to one of the region's largest flea markets. Guaranteed treasure-hunting fun through a wide selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more. The Riverside Flea Market is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month, April through October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Riverside Flea Market website... click here

June 2023 Back to Top

Added Sunday Upcoming Event Friday, June 16, 2023 Wine Tasting to Benefit Alhiemers By Mary Tiemann Riviera Too Liquor......

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Neighbor Nights National Great Rivers Research & Education Center...... Reposted from national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here

Photo courtesy Great Rivers & Routes Saturday & Sunday... June 24 & 25, 2023 Grafton Riverside Flea Market Loading Dock The Loading Dock is host to one of the region's largest flea markets. Guaranteed treasure-hunting fun through a wide selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more. The Riverside Flea Market is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month, April through October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Riverside Flea Market website... click here

courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation Friday, June 30, 2023 Missouri Fishing Seasons Bullfrogs, Green Frogs June 30 at sunset - Oct31, 2023 For more complete information consult Missouri Department of Conservation ...click here

July 2023 Back to Top

Saturday, July 8, 2023 Great Illinois River Raft Race Illinois River at Hardin, IL...... Reposted from The Great Illinois River Raft Race Facebook.. click here

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Neighbor Nights National Great Rivers Research & Education Center...... Reposted from national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here

Photo courtesy Great Rivers & Routes Saturday & Sunday... July 22, 23, 2023 Grafton Riverside Flea Market Loading Dock The Loading Dock is host to one of the region's largest flea markets. Guaranteed treasure-hunting fun through a wide selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more. The Riverside Flea Market is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month, April through October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Riverside Flea Market website... click here

August 2023 Back to Top

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Neighbor Nights National Great Rivers Research & Education Center...... Reposted from national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here

Saturday, August 19, 2023 Gateway Dragon Boat Festival...... Reposted from Gateway Dragon Boat Festival Facebook.. click here

Fri, Sat, Sun...August 18, 19, 20, 2023 Festival of the Little Hills Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo...... Reposted from Festival Little Hills Facebook.. click here

August 23 - 27, 2023 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout...... Reposted from Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Facebook.. click here

Photo courtesy Great Rivers & Routes Saturday & Sunday... August 26 & 27, 2023 Grafton Riverside Flea Market Loading Dock The Loading Dock is host to one of the region's largest flea markets. Guaranteed treasure-hunting fun through a wide selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more. The Riverside Flea Market is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month, April through October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Riverside Flea Market website... click here

September 2023 Back to Top

Saturday, September 9, 2023 Mississippi River Alton Amphitheater..... Reposted from the Alton Catfish Classic .. click here

Friday, September 15, 2023 Fall Paddlefish Season Opens in Missouri...... The Fall Paddlefish snagging for the Mississippi River is September 15 through December 15. Reposted from Missouri Department of Conservation

Friday, September 15, 2023 Snagging in Illinois Mississippi & Illinois Rivers.... 1) Snagging for fish is permitted from September 15 through December 15 and from March 15 through May 15 within a 300 yard downstream limit below all locks and dams of the Illinois River, except for the area below the Peoria Lock and Dam where snagging is permitted year round. 2) Snagging for fish is permitted from September 15 through December 15 and from March 15 through May 15 within a 300 yard downstream limit below all locks and dams of the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri, except for the Chain of Rocks low water dam at Chouteau Island - Madison County, also known as Dam 27 at the Chain of Rocks - Madison County where no snagging is permitted. Snagging is permitted from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset daily, March 1 through April 15 within a 500 yard downstream limit below locks and dams on the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa.... click here to read more. Reposted from LII Legal Information Institute.. click here

Saturday, September 16, 2023 17th annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, Alton, IL...... Reposted from Mississippi Earthtone Festival Facebook.. click here

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Paddlefish Season Opens...... The paddlefish snagging season for these and most other waters in the state runs March 15 through April 30. The season for the Mississippi River is March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15. Reposted from Missouri Department of Conservation Facebook.. click here

Saturday, September 16, 2023 Firecracker Race Grafton to Alton on the Mississippi...... Reposted from Firecracker Race Facebook.. click here

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Neighbor Nights National Great Rivers Research & Education Center...... Reposted from national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here

Photo courtesy Great Rivers & Routes Saturday & Sunday... September 23 & 24, 2023 Grafton Riverside Flea Market Loading Dock The Loading Dock is host to one of the region's largest flea markets. Guaranteed treasure-hunting fun through a wide selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more. The Riverside Flea Market is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month, April through October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Riverside Flea Market website... click here

Saturday, September 23, 2023 Village of Elsah Festival...... Reposted from Peace Works Market Facebook.. click here

October 2023 Back to Top

Saturday, October 7, 2023 Missouri River Race To The Dome..... Reposted from Race To The Dome Facebook.. click here

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Neighbor Nights National Great Rivers Research & Education Center...... Reposted from national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here

Photo courtesy Great Rivers & Routes Saturday & Sunday... October 28 & 29, 2023 Grafton Riverside Flea Market Loading Dock The Loading Dock is host to one of the region's largest flea markets. Guaranteed treasure-hunting fun through a wide selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more. The Riverside Flea Market is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month, April through October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Riverside Flea Market website... click here

November 2023 Back to Top

November 2023, Various Dates World Wide Marine Training 2023 Midwest Class Schedule ..... Reprinted from Midwest Marine Training.. click here

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Neighbor Nights National Great Rivers Research & Education Center...... Reposted from national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here

December 2023 Back to Top

December 9 & 10, 2023 Lewis & Clark State Historical Site Arrival Event..... Reposted from Lewis & Clark State Historical Site Facebook.. click here


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