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March 3 -17, 2019
Living lands and Waters
Alternate Spring Break 2019
Memphis, TN....
In 2019 we will be working in Memphis,
TN where students will traverse the river on foot and in boats
while working closely with our crew and fellow students. Living
Lands & Waters hosts several week-long cleanups (Monday through
Thursday) where students have the opportunity to meet the
infamous Chad Pregracke and his boisterous crew of river rats.
During our 2018 program the students rocked it and removed
38,153.5 lbs of garbage from the Mississippi River banks!!
2019 ASB Dates:
Week 1: March 3rd – 8th
Week 2: March 10th – 15th
Week 3: March 17th – 22nd
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March 7 thru 10, 2019
St. Charles Convention Center
Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers
St. Charles Boat Show....
Click here for more information |
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March 12, 2019
Lock and Dam 11
Mississippi River....
Lock 11 will re-open for navigation on Tuesday, 12-March-2019.
Source:
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Rock Island District Navigation Notice 9451 |
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Big Muddy Speaker Series
Missouri River Communities and History
Big A's On the Riverfront, St. Charles,
Mo.......
Reprinted from Big Muddy Speaker Series Facebook...
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Thursday,
March 14, 2019
Timber Creek Bar and Grill,
O'Fallon, Mo
Captain Tim
Is Playing........
Tim will be playing at Timber
Creek again next Thursday, March 14, from 7-10 pm, so if you're
looking for something fun to do, and some good food and drinks,
put it on your calendar and come on by!
Timber Creek
Bar and Grill...
click here
Home of the world's
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Big Muddy Art Auction
Benefit for Missouri River Relief
Columbia, Mo.........
Click here for
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March 14 - 22, 2019
World Wide Marine Training
2019 Course Schedules
Grafton, Lake Ozarks, St. Louis........
For
over two decades, World Wide Marine Training, LLC provides
mariners the tools for increased income potential, lucrative
career opportunities and the enjoyment of simple pleasures of
life on the water. We support this lifestyle through U.S. Coast
Guard approved courses with personalized instruction by
professional mariners. Superior graduate performance and a
proven track record in mariner credential assistance, speaks of
our commitment to student success. Whether you are a seasoned,
professional mariner, or a new seaman exploring opportunities,
we make sure your questions are answered, career goals addressed
and expectations met.
Contact us today and achieve your mariner lifestyle goals…our
friendly and attentive staff look forward to helping you!
Click here for website and more information
Reprinted from World Wide Marine Training
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Friday, March 15, 2019
Missouri Department Of Conservation
MDC: Paddlefish Snagging Season Begins
March 15........
Paddlefish are an ancient species that can
grow upwards of seven feet in length and weigh over 100 pounds.
They are named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts, and their
ancestors were swimming during the reign of the dinosaurs.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is
reminding anglers that paddlefish snagging season for the Lake
of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, Table Rock Lake and most other
Missouri waters will run from March 15 through April 30.
The paddlefish snagging season for the
Mississippi River will run from March 15 through May 15. There
will also be a fall snagging season from September 15 through
December 15........
Click here
to read more from the Missouri Department of Conservation
website. With Photo.
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Saturday, March 16, 2019
Dresser Island Hike with
Columbia Bottom Staff
Missouri Department of Conservation
Mar 16 • Saturday • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
(Ages 7 and up)
Reservations begin February 16
Grab your binoculars or camera and join us for our most popular
hike of the year! Chances are high for spotting eagles,
pelicans, swans, and more. Most surface is level, but crosses
areas of heavy rock and riprap (Not suitable for young
children). Meet at Dresser Island access off Highway 94 in St.
Charles County. For directions call 314-877-6014 Monday thru
Friday.
Reprinted from St. Louis Region Conservation Connections email
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Saturday,
March 16, 2019
Missouri Department of Conservation
Mark Twain Lake
Fishing Skills: Basics of Fly Tying
Register by March 15
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Mark Twain Lake - M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor
If you have ever wanted to learn about tying flies but never had
the opportunity, now is your chance! Join the Missouri
Department of Conservation for a fun filled morning learning the
basics of tying flies. Three flies will be tied and more if time
allows! All supplies will be provided, except reading glasses.
Please bring those if needed. The hooks can get awful small!
Registration is required. Anyone 15 years of age or younger must
be accompanied by an adult. Please look for the Discover Nature
signage when entering the parking lot.
Reprinted from MDC..
click here
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Saturday,
March 16, 2019
Missouri Department of Conservation
Mark Twain Lake
Fishing Skills: Basics of Fly Tying
Register by March 15
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Mark Twain Lake - M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor
If you have ever wanted to learn about tying flies but never had
the opportunity, now is your chance! Join the Missouri
Department of Conservation for a fun filled morning learning the
basics of tying flies. Three flies will be tied and more if time
allows! All supplies will be provided, except reading glasses.
Please bring those if needed. The hooks can get awful small!
Registration is required. Anyone 15 years of age or younger must
be accompanied by an adult. Please look for the Discover Nature
signage when entering the parking lot.
Reprinted from MDC..
click here
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Sunday,
March 17, 2019
Saint Patrick's Party
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 12 PM – 5 PM
Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook..
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Friday, March 22, 2019
Missouri Department Of Conservation
St. Louis Lake Fishing Hotspot Program
Rescheduled........
The Missouri Department of Conservation has
rescheduled the St. Louis Lake Fishing Hotspots Program to
Friday, March 22nd at 7 pm. It was originally slated to be held
on February 22nd. The special presentation will be held at the
Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood.
The St. Louis region has plenty of lake and
pond fishing opportunities, including rainbow and brown trout
during the winter, and channel catfish and largemouth bass
during the warmer months. There are better than 80 public lakes
within an hour's drive of the Gateway Arch, however, many
anglers may not know about them.
The MDC is inviting anglers in the St. Louis
region to learn about these little known fishing hotspots with
MDC Fisheries Management Biologist Kevin Meneau, the manager of
the urban fishing program. Attendees will be advised of these
locations, as well as the regulations that pertain to
them........
Click here to read more from the Missouri Department of
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Saturday, March 23, 2019
St. Louis Area Waterways
Volunteers Sought For Confluence Trash
Bash........
The 11th Annual Confluence Trash Bash is
coming up, and volunteers are being sought to help out with the
cleanup efforts. Over the years, volunteers have cleaned up
over 150 tons of trash and around 6,700 tires from St. Louis
area waterways.
The Confluence Trash Bash will be held on
Saturday, March 23, 2019. The cleanup is sponsored by the Great
Rivers Greenway, the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District,
Missouri American Water and the Missouri Department of
Conservation Stream Team.
Participants may choose from the following
locations to check in, receive a free bagel breakfast and
T-shirt from 8 - 8:45 am:
○ Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, 801
Strodtman Rd, St. Louis, MO 63138
○ Creve Coeur Park, 2160 Creve Coeur Mill Road, St. Louis, MO
63146
○ Chesterfield River's Edge Park, 17089 North Outer 40 Rd #140,
Chesterfield, MO 63005 (Open to ages 16 and older only; head
into Bike Stop Cafe for breakfast and registration)
○ Florissant Sunset Park, 2300 Sunset Park Drive, Florissant,
MO 63031
○ Bridgeton Government Center, 12355 Natural Bridge Road,
Bridgeton, MO 63044
○ Hanley Hills City Hall, 7713 Utica Dr., St. Louis, MO 63133
○ Overland Wild Acres Park, 2500 Ashby Road, Overland, MO 63114
○ Dellwood Recreation Center, 10266 W. Florissant 63136
○ Greenwood Cemetery, 6439 St. Louis Ave. 63121
Click here
to read more from riverbender.com. With
Audio.
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Saturday,
March 23, 2019
Confluence Trash Bash
The Annual Cleanup Of The Rivers and Creeks Within The
Confluence Area
8:00am-Noon
The Confluence Trash bash is the annual cleanup of the rivers
and creeks within the Confluence area in north St. Louis and St.
Louis County. Volunteers can choose from multiple locations as
their starting site and will be assigned to specific areas to
clean. All are welcome, no experience is necessary
Volunteers can choose from multiple locations as their starting
site, after which they will be assigned to specific areas to
clean.
•Check-in and FREE breakfast is 8-8:45am.
•Announcements: 8:45-9:00
•Clean-up: 9:00-Noon
Click here for more information...
click here
Reprinted from MDC..
click here
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Upcoming Event.... March 23, 2019
Missouri Department of Conservation
Water Quality Monitor Training
Moberly, Mo.........
MDC plans Volunteer Water Quality Monitor training in Moberly
March 23
Register by March 13 to attend this training and contribute to
preservation of Missouri’s streams.
MOBERLY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
works to sustain healthy forests, fish, and wildlife and relies
on citizen science, private landowners, and community engagement
to further these efforts. That’s the idea behind Missouri’s
Stream Teams, and the Volunteer Water Quality Monitor program.
“Clean, safe, usable water is essential to all life,” said MDC
Stream Team Coordination Biologist Amy Meier. “Protecting the
health of our streams and watersheds takes a collaborative
network of dedicated, educated citizens all working together to
understand and raise awareness about water issues, prevent water
pollution, and improve health.”
The Stream Team Program, sponsored by MDC, the Missouri
Department of Natural Resoureces (DNR), and the Conservation
Federation of Missouri, offers workshops across the state each
year to train volunteers on how to help collect and develop
baseline data on streams throughout Missouri. This data is used
to establish long-term trends and locate streams in need of
professional follow-up monitoring by DNR.
The Stream Team Program will offer a volunteer water quality
monitoring introductory workshop Saturday, March 23, 8:30 a.m. –
5 p.m. at the Municipal Building Conference Center, 204 N. Clark
St. in Moberly.
This training is free and open to all ages, though attendees
younger than 18-years old must be accompanied by an adult. Space
is limited and preregistration is required by March 13. To
register for this training, visit
mostreamteam.org. For questions or more information about
this training, contact Molly Vannoy at (573) 526-1156, or email
streamteam@dnr.mo.gov.
Help MDC and conservation partners through citizen science and
contribute to protecting water quality in Missouri’s streams.
Register today to attend the next Volunteer Water Quality
Monitor Training Workshop in Moberly
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Upcoming Events... Saturday, March 23,
2019
Springtime Boating Traditions
Annapolis Maritime Museum Hosting The
Burning Of The Socks........
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, the Annapolis
Maritime Museum will be hosting a waterfront bonfire, where they
will be burning their socks in a celebration of spring, the
start of boating season and maritime culture.
The event is kicked off with the recitation
of a poem, "Goodbye to winter, only deck shoes we wear! Though
the socks we are burning leave a stink in the air!"
According to Alice Estrada, executive
director of the Annapolis Maritime Museum, there is nothing more
authentic and unique to Annapolis than the tradition of burning
socks that began in Eastport........
Click here
to read this news story from eyeonannapolis.net.
With Photo.
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March 29, 30 2019
Con Trios Yacht Club Ice Breaker
Alton Best Western Premier
Hotel........
It’s a costume party: “Wild, Wild West”. The party starts on
Friday night, March 29 with a an excursion to Ragin Cajun Piano
Bar, A Scavenger Hunt Saturday afternoon in Alton, and the
banquet Saturday night, March 30 at the BW Premier.
We have special guests 2 Chixx providing music for dancing
Saturday night!
And there’s always an after-party in the Hotel bar The Great
River Tap & Grill for karaoke.
It’s sure to be a great time for all!
Denny Moore
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April 2019
Grafton Ferry Scheduled to Re-Open
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers .......
The Grafton Ferry is a seasonal Ferry operating form April
through November,
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April 2, 2019
Neighbor Nights
National Great Rivers Research &
Education Center
Mississippi River at Alton, IL....
Neighbor Nights is a community event
series at NGRREC held on the first Tuesday of select months
throughout the year. Neighbor Nights is a great time for you,
our river neighbor, to come and learn more about the great
rivers of the world, the watersheds that feed them, and the
communities that use them. It’s also an opportunity to
participate in public tours of our LEED certified field station,
get behind-the-scenes laboratory access, or enjoy hands-on
activities. Limited free food and beverages will be provided.
We are excited to announce that Schlafly Beer will be partnering
with NGRREC for our 2019 Neighbor Night series! This means that,
while you hear from NGRREC staff about their work and learn
about river-related topics, you can enjoy free Schlafly
beverages. Both Schlafly Beer and NGRREC are committed to
environmental sustainability, so the partnership was a natural
fit. And, we can’t wait to bring this partnership to you!
Each month offers something different and highlights a unique
project led by one of our researchers, educators, or
conservationists, so make sure to check out this year’s topics
and come see us for a few of your favorites!
Tuesday, April 2, 2019...... Grassland
Bird Nest Survival
Reprinted
from NGRREC...Click here |
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Friday, April 5, 2019
The Hawg Pit Reopening
Illinois River at
Grafton, IL .......
Photo courtesy the
Hawg Pit
Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10 AM
Hawg Pit Barbecue Barn, Inc
821 W Main St, Grafton, Illinois 62037
Reprinted from the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page...
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Saturday,
April 6, 2019
Open House /Chili Bash
Duck Club Yacht Club.......
Bringing back an old event. A day for ANYONE to come check out
our beautiful grounds! Maybe become a new social member. There
may be a few other cool things added to this event! Stay tuned!
Reprinted from Duck Club Yacht Club Facebook ..
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Saturday,
April 6, 2019
Missouri Department of Conservation
Bush Conservation Area
Wetlands For Kids Day.......
Kids of all ages and their families can learn about these unique
places during a day of fun and engaging activities.
St. CHARLES, Mo.—– You can call them water filters, or flood
buffers, but many unique plants and animals call wetlands home.
On April 6, you’ll call them fun.
The annual Wetlands for Kids Day celebration is set for
Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch
Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles. Wetlands for Kids Day
is hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and
Ducks Unlimited (DU). The event, supported by grants from Purina
Pro Plan and Robert and Cynthia Reeg, is free for both kids and
adults.
Wetlands for Kids Day is designed to help families have fun
discovering nature while also learning about why these vital
habitats are so important to Missouri.
Activities will include more than 20 education stations and
touch tables where visitors can learn about wetland wildlife
firsthand. There will be a chance to see live birds of prey,
courtesy of the World Bird Sanctuary. A live reptile and
amphibian station will provide a close-up look at these wetland
inhabitants. Kids can explore the Duck Wing Maze while learning
to identify ducks by wings and plumage along the way. They can
also crawl through a simulated beaver den. Visitors will be able
to examine the myriads of often unseen invertebrate creatures
that inhabit our waters.
Other stations include fish tasting, DU Laser Shot, and a
rod-and-reel casting station for the little ones.
Each child who attends gets a free subscription to the MDC Xplor:
Adventures in Nature magazine for kids. They will also receive a
DU Greenwing membership and a subscription to Greenwing
magazine.
In keeping with its watery theme, Wetlands for Kids Day will be
held rain or shine. Participants are encouraged to come no
matter the weather as there will be activities both indoors and
out. Food will also be available for purchase during the event.
To learn more about Wetlands for Kids Day on April 6, call
636-441-4554. The August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area is
in St. Charles on Highway D, about two miles west of Highway 94.
For more information on other upcoming events, go to
https://goo.gl/VFvW6T
Reprinted from Missouri Department of Conservation emailing
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Saturday, April 6, 2019
Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release
EMPHASIS: Spring
Aboard The 2019 Boating Season!
Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol will
participate in the National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators’ (NASBLA) Spring Aboard campaign. Developed by
NASBLA, and produced under a grant administered by the U.S.
Coast Guard, the annual Spring Aboard campaign informs and
motivates boaters to prepare for the boating season by providing
information on how to enroll in a boater education course. The
campaign emphasizes enrollment in approved courses which meet
the national boating educational standard.
“Missouri's many rivers and lakes offer a variety of boating
opportunities," said Lt. Col. Olson. "Please do your part:
Spring Aboard and take a boating safety class. Join us in our
mission to promote safety on our waterways.”
The Spring Aboard campaign encourages boaters to register for a
certified boating educational course during the week of March
17-23, 2019. Forty-nine states and U.S. territories require some
form of boater education.
Missouri law requires everyone born after January 1, 1984, who
operates a vessel on Missouri lakes to possess a certified
boating safety education card and photo ID. This includes
personal watercraft operators.
Boaters have the
opportunity to sign up for a certified course in a classroom or
take an online course by visiting the Patrol’s website at
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/WP02Web/app/safetyEdClasses.
The classroom courses provided by the Missouri State Highway
Patrol are free, but registration is required and the boater ID
card costs $15.
A class in the St. Louis area:
Weldon Spring....
04/06/2019.... Troop C Headquarters
891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304
Phone: (636)300-2800 04/06/2019
Test Date / Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
U.S. Coast Guard statistics indicate that of the boating crashes
where the level of operator education was known, 80.6% of
boating deaths occurred on boats where the boat operator had
never received boating education instruction. In contrast, only
19.4% of deaths occurred on vessels where the operator possessed
a nationally-approved boating safety education certificate.
Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have
on others. Share the waterway and use common sense, good
judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets
save lives. Wear It!!
Reprinted from Missouri State
Highway Patrol...
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Monday - Friday, April 8 - 12, 2019
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
MRC Schedules High Water Inspection
Trip........
The Mississippi River Commission will be
taking their annual high water inspection trip along the
Mississippi River from April 8 through April 12, 2019.
There are four public meetings scheduled to
take place aboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi in four
selected towns along the river. Members of the commission will
meet with local partners, stakeholders and residents to hear
their ideas, issues and concerns.
The meetings are open to the public, and
interested parties are encouraged to add their input on things
affecting the water resources infrastructure needs in the
Mississippi River Valley, such as flood control, the Mississippi
River and Tributaries project and other water resources issues.
The meetings will be held:
○ April 8 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Port of
Hickman, Ky.
○ April 9 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Memphis, Tenn. (Beale Street
Landing)
○ April 10 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Port of Rosedale, Miss.
○ April 12 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Baton Rouge, La. (City Dock)
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Upcoming Event......April 13, 2019
Missouri Department of Conservation
Free Paddlefish Snagging Clinic
Warsaw, Mo........
Registration for clinic
begins on March 5
Warsaw, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will
offer a free paddlefish snagging clinic on Saturday, April 13,
at the Warsaw Community Building, 181 W. Harrison St. The clinic
is offered in two sessions, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Registration is required and opens on March 5. Workshops
have a limit of 24 persons per session. They are open only to
first-time participants.
Paddlefish are also called spoonbill because of their long,
flat, paddle-line rostrum. They feed on tiny zooplankton they
filter from the water. But they grow into one of Missouri’s
largest fish. It’s not uncommon for anglers to catch paddlefish
weighing 50 to 80 pounds, and they can weigh up to 140 pounds or
more.
Participants will learn about paddlefish conservation programs,
techniques for snagging paddlefish, and methods for preparing
the meat for cooking. A highlight, clinic participants will also
get to go paddlefish snagging for two hours on Lake of the
Ozarks.
Missouri’s paddlefish snagging season opens March 15 and closes
April 30. Prime places for paddlefish snagging in Missouri are
upper reaches of Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake and Table Rock
Lake. Paddlefish are also found in the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers and some of their tributaries.
To register for the clinic, call 660-530-5500 beginning at 8
a.m. on March 5. For more information about paddlefish snagging
in Missouri, visit
https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZqT.
Photos: Registration opens at 8 a.m. on March 5 for MDC's free
paddlefish snagging clinic on April 13 at Warsaw. The clinics
will include instruction on paddlefish conservation programs,
snagging techniques and gear, and preparing the meat for
cooking. Also included is two hours of snagging on Lake of the
Ozarks.
Missouri Department
of Conservation photos
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Saturday,
April 13, 2019
Washington River Festival & Missouri River Cleanup
That's right, it's here! Our first cleanup of the season is on
the calendar and registration is now open. We are coming back to
Washington, MO to celebrate our river through music, food, art
activities and a good old fashioned Missouri River Clean-up.
Missouri River Clean-up: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Washington River Festival: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Clean-up registration is now open here: https://www.riverrelief.org/sign-up/
Full event details are on our event website here: https://www.riverrelief.org/event/washington-river-festival-and-missouri-river-clean-up-2019/
The cleanup will take place at Rennick Riverfront Park in
Washington, MO on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. Volunteer sign-in
starts at 8:30 a.m.
At 9:00 a.m. boats will begin ferrying teams of volunteers to
locations along the Missouri River for a couple of hours to
gather trash for later disposal. The cleanup will run from about
9:00 a.m. to noon, which is the perfect time to join in the
festivities at the Washington River Festival.
We will also be hosting a River Festival the same day as the
clean-up that will run from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The
wonderful Gloria Attoun-Bauermeister, with the help of the
amazing Washington River Festival Committee, has been putting
this all together to support and benefit Missouri River Relief.
This festival is a celebration of the river and Washington's
ties to it
Reprinted from Washington River Festival and Missouri River
Cleanup Facebook ..
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Tuesday - Friday, April 16 - 19, 2019
Monday - Friday, April 22 - 26, 2019
Living Lands and Waters
Student Workshops on the barge in
Alton, IL........
Photo courtesy Living Lands and Waters
Get ‘em while they’re hot!! We still have TWO spring student
educational workshops available!
We’re headed back to
Alton, IL to host student educational workshops in our “floating
classroom!" We’d love to bring your students aboard and give
them a conservational lesson of your choice, and even host a
river cleanup! Click the link below to learn more or sign up.
We’ll also be hosting local student educational workshops at
Illiniwek Forest Preserve in East Moline, IL! Educators Mike and
Meghan cover topics including the importance of pollinator
habitats, invasive species, and plastic pollution in our
waterways. This is a land-based only event. Click the link below
to learn more or sign up....
https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/education/
Reprinted from Living lands and
Waters Facebook...
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
Spring City Wide Litter Clean-up
Alton, IL........
Details
Please join this biannual effort to clean up the streets of our
beautiful community!
Pick up free gloves & bags, and get directions to the areas that
need the most attention at these Registration Stations:
• Downtown – 200 W. 3rd Street (corner of 3rd & Belle St.)
• Middletown – Hellrung Park (entrance at 7th & Central Ave.)
Groups are departing at 9am from the following locations:
• Upper Alton – Sherry's Snacks (2500 College Ave.)
• North Alton - Joe K’s Restaurant (2530 State St.)
OR…just clean up your neighborhood & deposit the litter in your
own trash & recycle bins!
Reprinted from Alton Main Street Facebook...
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Saturday, Sunday....April 27, 28, 2019
Grafton Loading Dock Flea Market....
Details
We are ready for the start of a great season here in Grafton,
IL. Look for us outside in front of the Loading Dock with our
great farmhouse decor, arched windows and fun metal signs and
animals, and so much more .. all at great prices.
Reprinted from Grafton Loading Dock
Flea market Facebook...
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Neighbor Nights
National Great Rivers Research &
Education Center
Mississippi River at Alton, IL....
Neighbor Nights is a community event
series at NGRREC held on the first Tuesday of select months
throughout the year. Neighbor Nights is a great time for you,
our river neighbor, to come and learn more about the great
rivers of the world, the watersheds that feed them, and the
communities that use them. It’s also an opportunity to
participate in public tours of our LEED certified field station,
get behind-the-scenes laboratory access, or enjoy hands-on
activities. Limited free food and beverages will be provided.
We are excited to announce that Schlafly Beer will be partnering
with NGRREC for our 2019 Neighbor Night series! This means that,
while you hear from NGRREC staff about their work and learn
about river-related topics, you can enjoy free Schlafly
beverages. Both Schlafly Beer and NGRREC are committed to
environmental sustainability, so the partnership was a natural
fit. And, we can’t wait to bring this partnership to you!
Each month offers something different and highlights a unique
project led by one of our researchers, educators, or
conservationists, so make sure to check out this year’s topics
and come see us for a few of your favorites!
Tuesday, May 7, 2019...... Microplastics
in Fresh Waters
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May 17-18, 2019
OkoumeFest...21st Annual Small Boat
Rendezvous
Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Maryland....
Mark your calendars, wooden boat lovers
and builders: Chesapeake Light Craft will present its 21st
annual small boat rendezvous on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18,
2019.
"Okoume" is the plantation-grown African hardwood used in tens
of thousands of CLC's build-your-own-boat kits. OkoumeFest
features an open house with technical seminars on Friday at the
CLC plant in Annapolis, and on Saturday an on-the-water
rendezvous at Matapeake State Park on Kent Island. This event is
RAIN OR SHINE. Please note that if thunderstorms are detected
nearby we'll bring the boats off the water
Reprinted from clcboats.com..
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May 11, 2019
National Great Rivers Research
Center
RiverWatch Spring 2019 Workshop Alton....
When
Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT
Where
National Great Rivers Res. and Educ. Center
One Confluence Way
Alton, IL 62024
Contact
Charlie Blake
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
618-468-2784
cablake@lc.edu
RiverWatch Spring 2019
Workshop Alton
The Illinois RiverWatch Network is a statewide, non-profit,
volunteer stream monitoring program. Volunteers are trained and
certified as “Citizen Scientists” to monitor and protect a local
stream. Upon completing training and becoming certified,
volunteers adopt a stream site and examine indicators of water
quality like stream habitat and the diversity of
macroinvertebrates. This workshop will take place at the address
above.
This workshop is primarily for adults (18+) and 4-H members.
Kids under the age of 18 are allowed to attend with an adult
chaperone, and are not required to register, but do need to be
noted on their chaperone's registration form.
Special instructions for 4-H members. 4-H members must select
"payment by check" and list their organization as their 4-H
group so that the Illinois 4-H office can pay your registration
fee.
Registration and Payment Deadline. Registration and payment must
be made by one week before the event to secure your seat and
materials for the workshop. Anyone registering or paying after
this date is not guaranteed admittance.
Payment Refund Policy. Workshop registration payments are fully
refundable (-2% processing fee if paying by credit card) if
refund is requested by one week before the event. Refunds
requested within one week before the event WILL NOT be granted.
Reprinted from National Great Rivers Research & Education
Center...
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Upcoming Events.... May 16, 2019
Mississippi River at Downtown St. Louis
Riverboats at Gateway Arch
Billy Peek Blues Cruise........
www.gatewayarch.com
(Always sells out early, get your tickets early!)
Always a great time cruising up/down the river for the "Blues
Cruise"! Cash bar, concessions available. Boarding time 8:00pm.
Info, tickets call (877) 982-1410 or online ticket booking at
www.gatewayarch.com. (Events link below):
https://tickets.gatewayarch.com/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=cat&c=RBC
www.billypeek.com
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Saturday, May 18, 2019
Vessel Safety Check
Grafton Harbor at Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers....
Reprinted from Grafton Harbor Facebook page...
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May 20-22, 2019
The Inland Marine Expo
The Dome @ America’s Center....
The Inland Marine Expo isn’t just a
tradeshow, it’s a homecoming for the hard-working and dedicated
inland community. Make plans to catch up with your brown water
family at IMX2019.
IMX2019 is proudly produced by The
Waterways Journal, which has served as the news journal of
record for the towing and barge industry on the inland waterways
of the United States. From CEO's to deckhands, the Journal is
the trusted news source for over 16,000 readers.
At IMX2019, you can expect three days of networking, new ideas
and collaboration!
•With two exhibit days, you'll be able to connect with over 250
exhibitors who cater to the inland and intercoastal commercial
marine industry.
•Learn from top industry experts and nationally recognized
speakers and stay current on regulatory issues by attending
education sessions, training opportunities and new product/
service showcases.
•Join us for networking events around St. Louis to reconnect
with friends and build new relationships within the inland
community.
Reprinted
from Inland Marine Expo Facebook page...
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Saturday, Sunday...May 25, 26, 2019..
Twain on Main Festival
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo....
Reposted from Twain On Main
Facebook..
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May 25, 26, 27, 2019.. Memorial Day
Weekend
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Palisades Bar & Grill Grand Reopening....
My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration-
Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27
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May 31 - June 2019
Lake of the Ozarks
APBA Offshore Champion Series....
Details
2nd race of the World Championship Series
Reprinted from Lake
Of The Ozarks - APBA Offshore Champion Series...
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June 2019
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June 1 thru July 3, 2019
Starved Lock and Dam Closure
Illinois River
Starved Rock & Marseilles Lock and Dam – Bulkhead Recess
Installation
• Partial Closure scheduled June 1 through July 3 and July 8
through Aug. 16
- Locks operational from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a 70-ft width
restriction and no ability to
Pull unpowered barges.
• Full Closure scheduled Aug. 16 through Aug.30
Reprinted
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Saturday, June 1, 2019
2019 River Road Run and Toy Drive
For Children’s Hospital
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
It’s that time of year where we gather our friends and family for run up the great river road in our hot rods
Reprinted from
2019 river road run and toy drive for children’s hospital Facebook page...
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Upcoming Events... June 7 - 9, 2019
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo
Corps of Discovery Keelboat
Encampment........
Photo courtesy Hannibal, Mo 200 Bicentennial
Time & Location
Jun 07 9:00 AM – Jun 09 9:00 PM
Hannibal, Hannibal, MO 63401, USA
About the Event
The Corps of Discovery re-enactors will bring their keelboat to
Hannibal in honor of the early explorers, Lewis & Clark, who
were at the forefront of westward expansion. The keelboat will
be docked on the riverfront, and the volunteers will be camped
nearby. This exhibition includes daily demonstrations of life as
it was in 1803, including the ceremonial raising and lowering of
the flag each day. An artifacts tent will feature furs, skulls,
and other artifacts like the original Corps sent back to Thomas
Jefferson. Join us for this hands-on demonstration of history!
Learn more
here
Reprinted from Hannibal, Mo 200 Bicentennial..
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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Big Fish Ball
Westin Chicago River North
Add June 11 to your calendar and join us! It's our 14th annual Big Fish Ball, Friends' signature fundraising event that supports our mission to improve and protect the Chicago River system for people, plants and animals.
This year's fun, colorful, summer party on the river is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11 at the Westin Chicago River North, 320 N. Dearborn St., Chicago from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event includes the opportunity to engage with amazing river wildlife, sip some delicious cocktails, enjoy a three-course dinner plus a chance to win incredible raffle packages and bid on silent auction and live auction prizes. Be a big fish so you and future generations can have a healthier and cleaner river!
The Big Fish Ball promises to be a wonderful night as Friends celebrates our 40th anniversary this year and all of the successes to date. A magical river cruise, available for an additional fee, will cap off this memorable evening.
Tickets are on sale now at http://bit.ly/BigFishBall2019. For sponsorship opportunities, table purchases and raffle donations, please contact Kim Olsen-Clark at kolsenclark@chicagoriver.org.
Reprinted from
Friends of the Chicago River
e-mailing
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Saturday, June 15, 2019
Kaskaskia River Run 2018 ( Boating
Event)
Kaskaskia River / Mississippi
River
Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11 AM – 6 PM
Kaskaskia River Marina/Campgrounds
1 HARBOR POINT DRIVE, New Athens, Illinois 62264
We are excited to announce that this year All donations made
will be going to Shiners Hospital for Children.
!!PLEASE SHARE!!
June 15, 2019
Meeting Point will be next to the Old Riverhouse which is
currently shutdown in the main channel. ( Plenty of trailer
parking for boats in the parking lot) There is Also A ramp in
Evansville Next to Waterstreet if wanting to meet along the
way.) The Run will take off at 11am.
The Run will go all the way to the Sandbar on the Mississippi
With a DJ Playing music all day... So Bring your BBQ Grills,
Volleyballs, Games, ETC.
Please be Responsible and Obey the No wake zones as the Run will
go through many of them & Also the Lock & Damn Rules. We are
hoping for another great turnout and weather again!
If you or your company is interested in Donating please reach
out to me. All donations that will be made will have your
company logo on the back of the shirt.
All Tshirts Sold 100% of Donations will be going to Shriners
Hospital for Children.
--More info on the Tshirts coming soon---
More details on the event will be posted to event page and
website as they come in.
Please also visit
www.KaskaskiaRiverRun.info
Also like our Boating page on Facebook
Kaskaskia River Boat crew
Reprinted from Kaskaskia River Run Facebook page...
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Friday, June 21, 2019
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Amphitheater Hosting Steve Miller,
Marty Stuart........
Officials recently made the first concert
announcement for the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater's 2019
concert season. The Steve Miller Band and Marty Stuart will
be coming to Alton in June.
The legendary performers will be
performing at the Amphitheater, which is a short walk from
the Alton Marina, on June 21, 2019.
The show is described as "An Amazing
Evening of Original American Music - Classic Rock Meets
Classic Country". Tickets will go on sale on Friday........
Click here
to read this news story from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
Click here
to visit the Liberty bank Alton Amphitheater website for
more information.
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Saturday, June 22, 2109
Dragon Boat Festival
Creve Coeur Lake, Maryland
Heights, Mo
Register for the 13th Annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival on
June 22, 2019 for teambuilding and fitness fun! Featuring great
food trucks, music, kids activities and more. Proceeds benefit
Operation Family Help, providing financial assistance to people
with medical needs
Reprinted from
Dragon Boat Festival
Facebook...
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Save The Date.... Saturday, June 22, 2019
Pool 26 River Crawl
Proceeds Benefit the Greater Missouri chapter of the Alzheimer's
Association
More information coming soon
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Sunday, June 30, 2019
Missouri Department Of Conservation
Bullfrog & Green Frog Season Begins
........
June 30 at Sunset - Oct. 31, 2019
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Save The Date.... Saturday, July 6, 2019
Grafton Fireworks
Pool 26 at the Confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi River
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Saturday, July 6th, 2019
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Fireworks Display....
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Fireworks Display
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Save The Date... Saturday July 6, 2019
Froge's Bar & Grill
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reprinted from Froge's bar & Grill Facebook ...
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July 8 thru Aug 16, 2019
Starved Lock and Dam Closure
Illinois River
Starved Rock & Marseilles Lock and Dam – Bulkhead Recess
Installation
• Partial Closure scheduled June 1 through July 3 and July 8
through Aug. 16
- Locks operational from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a 70-ft width
restriction and no ability to
Pull unpowered barges.
• Full Closure scheduled Aug. 16 through Aug.30
Reprinted
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Saturday, July 27th, 2019
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Poker Run....
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort Poker
Run
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Saturday...July 27, 2019
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Benefit for the 2019 Blessing of the Fleet
Grafton Harbor
BENEFIT for the Blessing
Grafton Harbor at 1pm, on July 27th, 2019
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August 2019
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Upcoming Events..... Aug 3, 2019
Reggae on the River
Two Branch Island
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River......
Click here for more info
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Aug 16 thru Aug 30, 2019
Starved Lock and Dam Closure
Illinois River
Starved Rock & Marseilles Lock and Dam – Bulkhead Recess
Installation
• Partial Closure scheduled June 1 through July 3 and July 8
through Aug. 16
- Locks operational from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a 70-ft width
restriction and no ability to
Pull unpowered barges.
• Full Closure scheduled Aug. 16 through Aug.30
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Blessing of the Fleet
August 17, 2019
Ahoy to all our seaworthy friends...
I am Rick Flier, President if the Blessing of the Fleet STL and
it's time again this year for our celebration of the 62nd year
of our organization and the gala events that keep the spirit
alive and well throughout our boating community.
As in the past few years, under the leadership of Darryll and
Maureen Weil, we are contacting our great friends and businesses
to see if donations for the BENEFIT for the Blessing, taking
place at Grafton Harbor at 1pm, on July 27th, 2019 would be
possible.
The Blessing parade will start at 1pm, on August 17th, 2019 with
lead boats leaving from The Yacht Club of St Louis and heading
downstream, and leaving from Alton Marina and heading upstream,
to join at the Our Lady of the River shrine at 2:15pm for
commencement of the ceremony. As always, decorated boats will be
judged as they pass by the judge's stand - the theme has yet to
be determined but notification will be made to everyone as soon
as that has been established. Your generous donations and
support have helped keep the heartbeat alive and active and
hopefully we can count on you to help this year as well.
Sincerely,
Rick Flier
President
Blessing of the Fleet, Inc.
314-829-0600
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Saturday, August 31st, 2019
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Summer Bike Rally....
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort Summer
Bike Rally
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September 2019
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Neighbor Nights
National Great Rivers Research &
Education Center
Mississippi River at Alton, IL....
Neighbor Nights is a community event
series at NGRREC held on the first Tuesday of select months
throughout the year. Neighbor Nights is a great time for you,
our river neighbor, to come and learn more about the great
rivers of the world, the watersheds that feed them, and the
communities that use them. It’s also an opportunity to
participate in public tours of our LEED certified field station,
get behind-the-scenes laboratory access, or enjoy hands-on
activities. Limited free food and beverages will be provided.
We are excited to announce that Schlafly Beer will be partnering
with NGRREC for our 2019 Neighbor Night series! This means that,
while you hear from NGRREC staff about their work and learn
about river-related topics, you can enjoy free Schlafly
beverages. Both Schlafly Beer and NGRREC are committed to
environmental sustainability, so the partnership was a natural
fit. And, we can’t wait to bring this partnership to you!
Each month offers something different and highlights a unique
project led by one of our researchers, educators, or
conservationists, so make sure to check out this year’s topics
and come see us for a few of your favorites!
Tuesday, June 4, 2019...... Dragonfly
Conservation
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Friday - Sunday, September 13 - 15, 2019
Quincy Antique Outboard Show
Pool 21 of the Mississippi River at
Quincy, IL
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Saturday, September 28, 2019
River Riot 2019
Froge's Bar & Grill
Portage des Sioux, Mo........
Reprinted
from River Riot Facebook...
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October 2019
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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Neighbor Nights
National Great Rivers Research &
Education Center
Mississippi River at Alton, IL....
Neighbor Nights is a community event
series at NGRREC held on the first Tuesday of select months
throughout the year. Neighbor Nights is a great time for you,
our river neighbor, to come and learn more about the great
rivers of the world, the watersheds that feed them, and the
communities that use them. It’s also an opportunity to
participate in public tours of our LEED certified field station,
get behind-the-scenes laboratory access, or enjoy hands-on
activities. Limited free food and beverages will be provided.
We are excited to announce that Schlafly Beer will be partnering
with NGRREC for our 2019 Neighbor Night series! This means that,
while you hear from NGRREC staff about their work and learn
about river-related topics, you can enjoy free Schlafly
beverages. Both Schlafly Beer and NGRREC are committed to
environmental sustainability, so the partnership was a natural
fit. And, we can’t wait to bring this partnership to you!
Each month offers something different and highlights a unique
project led by one of our researchers, educators, or
conservationists, so make sure to check out this year’s topics
and come see us for a few of your favorites!
Tuesday, October 1...... Swarovski
Waterschool Student Engagement
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Saturday, Sunday.. October 5th &
6th, 2019
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Rat Rally....
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort Summer
Rat Rally
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Saturday.. October 12th, 2019
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Customer Appreciation Day....
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Customer Appreciation Day
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Saturday.. October 26th, 2019
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Halloween Party....
My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Halloween Party
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November 2019
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Neighbor Nights
National Great Rivers Research &
Education Center
Mississippi River at Alton, IL....
Neighbor Nights is a community event
series at NGRREC held on the first Tuesday of select months
throughout the year. Neighbor Nights is a great time for you,
our river neighbor, to come and learn more about the great
rivers of the world, the watersheds that feed them, and the
communities that use them. It’s also an opportunity to
participate in public tours of our LEED certified field station,
get behind-the-scenes laboratory access, or enjoy hands-on
activities. Limited free food and beverages will be provided.
We are excited to announce that Schlafly Beer will be partnering
with NGRREC for our 2019 Neighbor Night series! This means that,
while you hear from NGRREC staff about their work and learn
about river-related topics, you can enjoy free Schlafly
beverages. Both Schlafly Beer and NGRREC are committed to
environmental sustainability, so the partnership was a natural
fit. And, we can’t wait to bring this partnership to you!
Each month offers something different and highlights a unique
project led by one of our researchers, educators, or
conservationists, so make sure to check out this year’s topics
and come see us for a few of your favorites!
Tuesday, November 5...... Amphibian and
Reptile Conservation
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Neighbor Nights
National Great Rivers Research &
Education Center
Mississippi River at Alton, IL....
Neighbor Nights is a community event
series at NGRREC held on the first Tuesday of select months
throughout the year. Neighbor Nights is a great time for you,
our river neighbor, to come and learn more about the great
rivers of the world, the watersheds that feed them, and the
communities that use them. It’s also an opportunity to
participate in public tours of our LEED certified field station,
get behind-the-scenes laboratory access, or enjoy hands-on
activities. Limited free food and beverages will be provided.
We are excited to announce that Schlafly Beer will be partnering
with NGRREC for our 2019 Neighbor Night series! This means that,
while you hear from NGRREC staff about their work and learn
about river-related topics, you can enjoy free Schlafly
beverages. Both Schlafly Beer and NGRREC are committed to
environmental sustainability, so the partnership was a natural
fit. And, we can’t wait to bring this partnership to you!
Each month offers something different and highlights a unique
project led by one of our researchers, educators, or
conservationists, so make sure to check out this year’s topics
and come see us for a few of your favorites!
Tuesday, October 1...... Monitoring
Sediments and Nutrients in the Mississippi River
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