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~~~~~~ RiverBill's Archives~~~~~~
December 2020

12-21-2020 - 12-31-2020

 

A WEBSITE FOR THE  BOATING COMMUNITY 

OF THE 

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, MERAMEC AND KASKASKIA RIVERS

 

 

THE WEEKEND

Sat, Sun... 26, 27 DECEMBER 2020

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Still Boating

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sun Pic

 

Click photo to enlarge

 

Picture of the Day..... is from the The Boathouse Food and Deck WebCam on Dardenne Slough at UMR 222.2
 

Go to www.RiverWebCams.com for the last 10 pictures from the above camera!

 

Grafton

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sun Pic

 

 

 

 

Click photo to enlarge

 

Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Capt'n Dave Hass

 

Out flying today

(12-26-20)

 

Woodland Marina

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat Pic

 

Click photo to enlarge

 

Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Brian Weber

 

I buy foreclosed houses and found this picture in one. Not sure of the year it was taken.

 

I used to live right behind the rack storage lot. Had a lot of good memories there.

 

Brian

 

 

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300        Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Sat Pic

 

Christmas Day Boating 2019

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear Picture of the Day in 2019...... was taken by Lori Binder

 

With Patricia Bindner and Jacob Ungetheim

at Middle Of Mississippi River

 

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Featured Classifieds

 

 

Added Sunday

Recycled Christmas Trees

Improving Fish Habitat........

 

 

Reprinted from St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers.. click here

 

Added Sunday

Upcoming Events  January 2, 2021

Eagle Watching News

Virtual Eagle Festival Planned Online........

 

Now that winter has arrived, birdwatchers in the Riverbend region are gazing skyward in hopes of seeing American Bald Eagles as they arrive in the region to reclaim their winter roosts.  Each year, there are approximately 1,000 bald eagles wintering in the region.

 

The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau in Alton, the Audubon Center at Riverlands in West Alton, the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton and Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton are hosting a virtual Eagle Festival online from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, January 2, 2021.

 

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic issues, the annual in-person Eagle Festival has been switched to a virtual event, which will be broadcast live on Facebook pages for the tourism bureau and the Audubon Center........

 

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

 

Augustana College is a private Lutheran liberal arts college in Rock Island, Illinois. The college enrolls approximately 2,500 students. Covering 115 acres of hilly, wooded land, Augustana is adjacent to the Mississippi River. Wikipedia

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River Research, Rock Island, Il

Two Grants Awarded To Augustana College ........

 

Recently, the Sustainable Urban Watersheds Project was awarded two grants that will support the work of students and faculty.  Augustana professors and students are in their seventh year of the Sustainable Urban Watersheds research project to improve the health of local waterways.

 

Annually, approximately 80 students and faculty members from a variety of academic disciplines measure and assess contamination of local waterways that are tributaries of the Mississippi River.  This data is then shared with city managers and public works departments for use in planning.

 

The SUWP was recently awarded to grants to support their efforts.  $13,300 was awarded by the Regional Development Authority that will fund student internships as faculty research assistants, and a $7,400 equipment grant form the Scott County Regional Authority........

 

Click here to read this news report from ourquadcities.com

 

 

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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 Mississippi River System

 

  For the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report  on the Navigation Center Website ... Click here

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,561 members as of 12-27-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

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St. Louis Aquarium

New Exhibit Opens To Celebrate Aquarium's Anniversary........

 

On Christmas Day, the St. Louis Aquarium celebrated their first anniversary.  They did not get a birthday party present; instead, they gave one in the form of a new interactive exhibit for the guests to enjoy.

 

The new exhibit features archerfish, which are known for spitting water at their prey, primarily insects, knocking them into the water for an easy meal.  Aquarium officials say that guests will be able to hold food above the water and watch the fish in action.

 

In addition to the new exhibit, the St. Louis Aquarium is introducing new ambassador animals, who a re typically held by aquarium personnel or volunteers and interact with the public........

 

Click here to read this news article from ksdk.com.  With Photo and Video.

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Ohio River Management

Environmentalists Call For Tighter Ohio River Regulations........

 

The Sierra Club and nine other environmental groups recently filed a petition to the Environmental Protection Agency calling for new regulatory standards for the Ohio River.

 

Specifically, the environmental groups are concerned with the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous entering the river due to runoff from agricultural fertilizers.  Eric Engle with the Sierra Club says too many of those types of nutrients in the water can cause algal blooms downstream.

 

The environmental groups are calling on the EPA to monitor the levels of these nutrients more closely, and set more stringent guidelines to how much is allowed in the 981 mile long Ohio River........

 

Click here to read this news article from wtrf.com.  With Video

 

 

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Ohio River Management

$2.6 Billion Corps Project May See Funding Sooner........

 

Two crucial federal bills could remove years off of waiting to start construction on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' $2.6 billion Upper Ohio River Project.  This project, which is still in the design phase, replaces a lock at each of the Emsworth, Dashields and Montgomery locks and dams.

 

Recent legislation, the omnibus appropriations and COVID-19 relief funding package and the Water Resources Development Act, set aside over $1 billion in additional construction funding over 10 years that should reduce the backlog of inland waterway projects.

 

Lenna Hawkins, deputy district engineer for the Corps Pittsburgh District says that these two legislation pieces fund higher priority projects across the nation more efficiently.  She adds that the Ohio River Project is in the design phase, and construction can start within the next five years, rather than the current expected wait of seven to ten years........

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

Photo courtesy Wikipedia

 

River History....

 

December 26, 1862 in River History


Civil War River History...... A converted side-wheeler named Red Rover was commissioned on Dec. 26, l862 as the first hospital ship of the Civil War. The Red Rover treated 2,947 patients over a three-year period while navigating the Mississippi River.

 

She was built in 1859 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

A Look Back At The Larry Don Excursion Boat........

 

While Trolling The Internet....  We reeled in a photo of the Larry Don excursion boat docked at the Casino Boat Pier in Lake Ozark.  THe Larry Don was made in St. Louis, but assembled at the lake in 1948. The vessel was named for the original owners, Lawrence and Don Fry.  After ninety years on the Lake of the Ozarks, the Larry Don sank.  It was the oldest commercial vessel that cruised the Lake of the Ozarks....

 

Click here to check out his photo from lakenewsonline.com

 

Boat Propulsion Manufacturer

Electric Outboard Manufacturer Obtained New Funding........

 

Pure Watercraft, an electric boating technology company recently wrapped up a total Series A financing of $37.5 million, including a previously-announced $23.4 million.

 

The funding round was headed up by venture capital and private equity firm L37.  Randall Ussery, Managing Partner of L37, will be joining the Pure Watercraft's board of directors.

 

Pure Watercraft's first product is an electric outboard motor system that is capable of generating power equivalent to 50 horsepower gas outboards.  It's proprietary lithium-ion battery pack is thermally managed for high performance and long life........

 

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

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

11-15-20

Closed for the season

Fuel and water available



 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Dec 24.. Open 11am - 7pm

Christmas Day Dec 25.. Closed

New Years Day Jan 1... Closed

 

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

About:   Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is www.contriosyachtclub.org

Founding Date....1966

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Closed for the season...   See you Spring 2021

 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Due to Covid, we were unable to have our Christmas party, we are all sad!

 

We will be closed

December 24th & 25th for the holidays

 

We will be open New Years Day for Drink Specials!!

HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY!!

Come kick off the new year right

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

11-19-20

New online shopping available

https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

New Years Eve Fireworks

Thurs, Dec 31 @10:00

shot from the lighthouse

click here for flyer

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Dec 22 thru Jan 05... click here

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

12-11-20

Grafton Oyster Bar Groupon
$17 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Drinks
at Grafton Oyster Bar

C
heck it out... click here

 

Closed for the season.

See you next spring

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

12-23-20

Office will close tomorrow around noon
And really don’t open until Monday Jan 4th.
Someone will be around off and on and I will
Answer the phone. . Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Year.
So see everyone at the end of the road next year.

.

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

10-05-20

Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to it.

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

 

08-22-20

Foundation work started

"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."

 

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 


Closed for remodeling

 

Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11

Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

Closed Dec 20th thru Jan 4th

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 



 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine.

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on higher ground !

 

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

More Things Going On This Week

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River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open
Alton Marina Deli Closed for the season
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed for the season
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed for the season
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

 

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

FRIDAY, 25 DECEMBER 2020

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

From www.RiverBills.com

 

 

Headwaters of the Mississippi River

File Photo by Denny Schwandt

 

 

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300        Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

Christmas Eve Boating 2019

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear Picture of the Day in 2019...... was taken by Capt'n Darren Salyer

 

It's a Christmas Eve party

when you run into the Binder's on the beach

 

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Featured Classifieds

 

 

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 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 Mississippi River System

 

  For the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report  on the Navigation Center Website ... Click here

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,551  members as of 12-24-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

#winterboatwork  #longshotmarina  #boats  #boatwork  #winter  #marina  #stcharlesmo

 

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Lower Mississippi River

Officials Cancelled Annual Christmas Eve Bonfires........

 

It seems that Papa Noel was on his own on Christmas Eve, as the St. James Parish government decided to cancel the annual Christmas Eve bonfire celebration because of increasing corona virus rates.  The announcement came about even as some participants were beginning to set up their wooden structures along the Mississippi River levee.

 

The bonfire tradition reportedly has roots in Europe and especially France, with the Christmas Eve bonfires in St. James and nearby river parishes likely beginning in the late 1800s.

 

The traditional tepee-shaped fires are thought to be lit to light the way for Papa Noel along his nighttime route to deliver gifts to the good girls and boys.  These days, the levee bonfires take many shapes, often stuffed with fireworks, and have become a tourist attraction at the center of a huge Christmas block party.........

 

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

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Pelican Rescue.....

 

Reprinted from Jeff Easley Facebook... click here

 

RiverBill says .... Congrats on the Great Job Jeff and  Ann Fleming (my daughter)

 

Mississippi River at Downtown St. Louis

Preparing for New Years Day Waterski.....

 

Reprinted from Kevin Day Facebook... click here

 

 

Mississippi River at Downtown St. Louis

New Years Day Waterski.....

 

Reprinted from Kevin Day Facebook... click here

 

Click here to go to the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Illinois River Near Peoria, Illinois

City Investing In Green Infrastructure To Reduce Sewage Discharges........

 

The City of Peoria, Illinois intends to considerably reduce the amount of sewage discharge from the local wastewater system into the Illinois RIver over the next 20 years.

 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice and the State of Illinois recently announced the agreement with the City of Peoria and the Greater Peoria Sanitary District to reduce the combined sewer overflows.

 

The agreement will prompt the city to implement a remedial measures program which would allow the city to invest in infrastructure projects that will reduce both the amount and volume of combined sewer overflow discharges........

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

River History....

December 25, 1776 in River History
 

Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War.
 

Source: Today in History

 

St. Louis Aquarium At Union Station

Open On Christmas Day........

 

Plenty of events in the Riverbend have been cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, however, there are some St. Louis attractions that are keeping their doors open, even on Christmas Day.

 

The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station and Union Station itself will be open Christmas Day.  The aquarium will be open from noon to 5 pm, with reservations. 

 

The Aquarium opened one year ago, and has been adapting to smaller-than-expected crowds.  The aquarium requires the use of facemasks as well as social distancing. The aquarium crew has had to reduce the attraction's capacity too........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from kmov.com.  With Video.

 

Mississippi River Near New Orleans, Louisiana

Developers Sought For New Transfer Terminal........

 

Louisiana currently has at least three possible new terminals in the works along the Lower Mississippi River below New Orleans.  Earlier this month, the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners authorized the port to proceed with land acquisitions related to a new Container terminal in St. Bernard Parish.

 

The Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District, in conjunction with American Patriot Holdings is in the due diligence period for a container terminal and the related fleet of inland container vessels proposed for lower Plaquemines Parish.

 

The Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal Authority has issued a request for qualifications and proposals from developers for a cargo transfer terminal, which would be located about 2.5 miles below the Southwest Pass close to the mouth of the Mississippi River......

 

Click here to read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net.

 

Lake Havasu, Arizona

Havasu Hosts Boat Parade Of Lights........

 

Like many other traditions threatened by the COVID-19 outbreak, the annual Lake Havasu lighted boat parade was cancelled by the London Bridge Yacht Club, ending the 36 year tradition.

 

J.J. Gibbs, owner of Gibbs Propeller in Lake Havasu decided to make the necessary arrangements to hold the boat parade himself.  Gibbs' goal was to not only continue the tradition of the parade, but to raise funds for charity. 

 

Gibbs said that in previous years, the parade was strictly a fundraiser for the yacht club, and prize money for participants was little to none.  Gibbs set the parade's first prize at $1,000 and set other prizes in several different categories.  He also made donations to two charities........

 

Click here to read this news story from speedboat.com.  With Photos.

 

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "June 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

11-15-20

Closed for the season

Fuel and water available



 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Dec 24.. Open 11am - 7pm

Christmas Day Dec 25.. Closed

New Years Day Jan 1... Closed

 

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

About:   Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is www.contriosyachtclub.org

Founding Date....1966

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Closed for the season...   See you Spring 2021

 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Due to Covid, we were unable to have our Christmas party, we are all sad!

 

We will be closed

December 24th & 25th for the holidays

 

We will be open New Years Day for Drink Specials!!

HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY!!

Come kick off the new year right

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

11-19-20

New online shopping available

https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

New Years Eve Fireworks

Thurs, Dec 31 @10:00

shot from the lighthouse

click here for flyer

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Dec 22 thru Jan 05... click here

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

12-11-20

Grafton Oyster Bar Groupon
$17 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Drinks
at Grafton Oyster Bar

C
heck it out... click here

 

Closed for the season.

See you next spring

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

12-19-20

Just for your information. Ramp is closed.
Sorry for any inconvenience

.

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

10-05-20

Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to it.

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

 

08-22-20

Foundation work started

"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."

 

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 


Closed for remodeling

 

Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11

Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

Closed Dec 20th thru Jan 4th

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 



 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine.

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on higher ground !

 

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open
Alton Marina Deli Closed for the season
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed for the season
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed for the season
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

 

 

Christmas Eve

THURSDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2020

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River

 

Piasa Harbor sold their docks to Sioux Harbor and they were having a hard time moving them earlier this week with the wind.

 

Update 8:14AM:

They sold at least one of their docks but there are 4 more still there. Only one has been moved.

Brad

 

 

 

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300        Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

 

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryears Picture of the Day in 2005......

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 Mississippi River System

 

  For the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report  on the Navigation Center Website ... Click here

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,551  members as of 12-24-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

#winterboatwork  #longshotmarina  #boats  #boatwork  #winter  #marina  #stcharlesmo

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

Missouri River Management

Judge:  Corps Must Pay In Mo. River Suit........

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been ordered to pay a group of landowners along the Lower Missouri River to pay for flood damages caused by the Corps' actions in creating structures to protect endangered species as part of the Missouri River Recovery Program.

 

The plaintiffs claimed that these structures weakened the Corps' flood control mission and directly caused flooding that damaged their property between 2004 and 2014.

 

The Corps may still appeal the decision to the federal circuit.  While the Corps and Justice Department have not publicly commented on the ruling, a previous ruling had already established that the Corps is responsible for increased flooding........

 

Click here to read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Update

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough......

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis ... click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at UMR 231.8......

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis ... click here

 

Grafton, IL

Grafton SkyTour Temporary Closure......

 

Reprinted from Grafton Sky Tour Facebook... click here

 

Kaskaskia River Project Eagle Fest

Postponed Until Spring of 2022......

 

Reprinted from Kaskaskia River Project Facebook... click here

 

"Massive Move" Up The Mississippi......

 

Reprinted from St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook... click here

 

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A news story from KFVS12 News... click here

A news story & pics from the Telegraph.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Artist conception courtesy American Queen Steamboat Company

 

Mississippi River Cruising

New Riverboat....The American Countess

 

The American Queen Steamboat Company recently announced that their newest riverboat, the American Countess, will begin cruising the Mississippi River in 2021.

 

The American Countess was built starting with the existing hull of a former gaming vessel, the Kanesville Queen.  The hull was lengthened 60 feet and was completely renovated by the Gulf Island Shipyard located in Houma, Louisiana.

 

She offers an 80 foot panoramic view, four decks and 123 staterooms.  After it's formal christening and inaugural VIP cruise this spring, the paddlewheel will offer 6 and 15 day cruises along the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers........

 

Click here to read this news article from hannibal.net. 

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

River History....

 December 24, 1967 in River History


The Goldenrod Showboat was designated as a U.S. National Historic Landmark. AT that time she was one of two remaining examples of the modern era of showboats that ended in the 1920s.

This designation did not prohibit its demolition.

 

The boat was placed on the ‘Threatened Historical Landmarks’ list in 2001.

 

The boat mysteriously burned in October 2017

 

Missouri River Relief

Virtual Field Trip........

 

Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook... click here

 

Mississippi River Near Reserve, Louisiana

NTSB Released Cause Of 2019 River Tanker Accident........

 

The National Transportation Safety Board recently released their report on the cause of an accident that occurred on May 16, 2019 involving a river tanker striking several moored vessels along the Mississippi River near Reserve, Louisiana.

 

The NTSB report says that the likely cause of the accident was poor bridge resource management and miscommunication between the pilot and master, which led to the bridge team's delay in carrying out an engine order and causing a delay in the vessel attaining sufficient speed to perform an undocking maneuver during high river conditions./

 

The incident occurred when the Mississippi River was at major flood stage.  The American Liberty was loading petroleum cargo, and was headed to Tampa Bay, Florida.  When the vessel broke free, it caused an estimated $40.5 million in damages to vessels, barges and terminals........

 

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

 

Boat Manufacturer

Correct Craft Team Gives Back To The Community........

 

During this Season of Giving, the Correct Craft team gave back to several communities across the nation.  Some of the philanthropic projects from Correct Craft companies included:

 

○  Centurion & Supreme Boats provided efforts with Operation Christmas Child, Toys for Tots, Christmas with Dignity, and cleaning up Merced Applegate Zoo and Bear Creek
○  SeaArk Boats did a toy drive for Arkansas Children’s Hospital
○  Aktion Parks and their riders in its three locations donated food and toys to Community Hope Center, New Hope For Kids, and Parents as Teachers
○  Bass Cat and Yar-Craft Boats donated personal hygiene items to The CALL of Baxter County
○  Parker Offshore collected non-perishable food items for Martha’s Mission Cupboard
○  Pleasurecraft Engine Group donated toys to Newberry’s County Sheriff Office for Operation Santa Clause

 

Correct Craft President and CEO Bill Yeargin says that it is inspiring to be part of a team that is so enthusiastic about serving the public.  He adds that now, more than ever is the time to give to those around us and spread some Christmas cheer........

 

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

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "June 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

11-15-20

Closed for the season

Fuel and water available



 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Dec 24.. Open 11am - 7pm

Christmas Day Dec 25.. Closed

New Years Day Jan 1... Closed

 

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

About:   Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is www.contriosyachtclub.org

Founding Date....1966

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Closed for the season...   See you Spring 2021

 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Due to Covid, we were unable to have our Christmas party, we are all sad!

 

We will be closed

December 24th & 25th for the holidays

 

We will be open New Years Day for Drink Specials!!

HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY!!

Come kick off the new year right

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

11-19-20

New online shopping available

https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

New Years Eve Fireworks

Thurs, Dec 31 @10:00

shot from the lighthouse

click here for flyer

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Dec 22 thru Jan 05... click here

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

12-11-20

Grafton Oyster Bar Groupon
$17 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Drinks
at Grafton Oyster Bar

C
heck it out... click here

 

Closed for the season.

See you next spring

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

12-19-20

Just for your information. Ramp is closed.
Sorry for any inconvenience

.

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

10-05-20

Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to it.

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

 

08-22-20

Foundation work started

"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."

 

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 


Closed for remodeling

 

Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11

Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

Closed Dec 20th thru Jan 4th

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 



 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine.

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on higher ground !

 

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open
Alton Marina Deli Closed for the season
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed for the season
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed for the season
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

WEDNESDAY

23 DECEMBER 2020

 

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Alton Marina

 

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was posted by Marty McKay

 

Yesterday's Sunrise

 

Check out more of Marty's photos.. click here

 

RiverBill says.... Great photo Marty.  Thanks for allowing us to re-post it

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River.

 

Tuesday Ride !

 

 

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300        Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Alton Marina

 

 

click pic to enlarge

 

YesterYear's Picture of the Day in 2015... was a shot of the Alton Marina with the Clark Bridge in the background

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 Mississippi River System

 

  For the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report  on the Navigation Center Website ... Click here

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,551  members as of 12-23-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

#winterboatwork  #longshotmarina  #boats  #boatwork  #winter  #marina  #stcharlesmo

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Grafton Mayor Looking Forward To 2021........

 

The new ownership of Raging Rivers Waterpark in Grafton has the city's mayor excited for the coming year.  Much of what has been at the waterpark will remain, however, there are plans to add a waterslide with three hidden chambers.

 

Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin says that he is optimistic after talking with the members of the new ownership group.  He says that the there are more developments in the works for Grafton that he is not able to discuss at this time.

 

Raging Rivers' is scheduled to begin their 2021 season on June 3, 2021........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, Mo......

 

Reprinted from Froge's Bar and Grill ... click here

 

Mel's River Dock Restaurant

Illinois River at Harden, IL.......

 

Reprinted from Mel's Illinois Riverdock Restaurantk... click here

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

New Years Eve Fireworks

Thurs, Dec 31 @10:00

shot from the lighthouse

click here for flyer

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Dec 22 thru Jan 05... click here

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Illinois Waterways

Lockport Lock and Dam Update.......

 

Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District... click here

 

Lockport, IL is about 35 miles south of Chicago, IL... click here for map

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Missouri River Near Maryland Heights, Missouri

President Of The Howard Bend Levee District To Resign........

 

Warren Stemme, the president of the Howard Bend Levee District recently announced that he will be resigning at the end of the year.  Stemme penned a letter to the five member levee district board stating that he would step down December 31, 2020.

 

Two decades ago, the Howard Bend Levee District constructed a levee to protect the region from the Missouri River.  Development has been lagging, compared tot he region's other levee protected floodplains.  Some critics also claim that the levee district owes $23 million in debt that was taken on in building the levee.

 

Stemme has been the main focus of ire from landowners who have seen their levee taxes dramatically rise this year in response to the levee district's disputes with some of their largest taxpayers........

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

Upcoming Event January 2, 2021

Eagle News

Eagle Celebrations Going Virtual This Year........

 

As winter settles in, eagle watcher's eyes turn towards the skies as the American bald eagles arrive in the Riverbend.  Every January, experts expect as many as 1,000 eagles migrate to the area for the winter. 

 

The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau will be teaming up with the Audubon Center at Riverlands, Pere Marquette State Park and the National Great Rivers Museum to present a virtual Eagle Festival from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, January 2nd.

 

Thanks to ongoing COVID-19 issues, the annual Eagle Fest has been transformed into a virtual experience.  The event will be broadcast live on the Audubon Center at Riverlands' Facebook page as well as the Great Rivers & Routes' Facebook page.........

 

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

 

Boat Sales

October Was A Record For New Powerboat Sales.........

 

The National Marine Manufactures Association reported that October was a historic month for new powerboat retail sales.  The data reveals that new powerboat sales was up 18 percent compared to September and up 30 percent year-over-year.

 

Year-to-date through October, over 291,000 new powerboats were sold, eclipsing cumulative sales for 2019.  The early indication is that 2020 will end with record high powerboat retail sales.

 

According to Vicky Yu, NMMA's director of business intelligence, 2020 has been a significant year for boat sales, despite the interruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.........

 

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

Lake Of The Ozarks

LOTO Winter Drawdown, Water Levels To Drop 6 Feet........

 

The annual winter drawdown of the Lake of the Ozarks is set to begin soon, and there are a few things that lakefront home and dock owners should be aware of.

 

The Bagnell Dam is owned and operated by Ameren, which regulates the Lake level throughout the year in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers.

 

During the winter, the water level of the lake is lowered to 654 feet.  As of Tuesday, December 22, the water level of the lake is measuring at 658.7 feet of elevation........

 

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

 

The Great Conjunction of Saturn & Jupiter Rising on December 21, 2020 . Photo JAL


Winter crossed the starting line last night. Shiver ye timbers – stoke up the hearth – we’ve set course to sail through the seas-on of very long nights. Many folks think of winter as the doldrums of the year; a monotonous period of waiting for warm spring breezes to fill our sails. That’s not the best approach to this Winter Solstice. We’ve been stuck in irons for far too long to diddle away the next dozen weeks.

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

11-15-20

Closed for the season

Fuel and water available



 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Dec 24.. Open 11am - 7pm

Christmas Day Dec 25.. Closed

New Years Day Jan 1... Closed

 

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

About:   Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is www.contriosyachtclub.org

Founding Date....1966

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Closed for the season...   See you Spring 2021

 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Due to Covid, we were unable to have our Christmas party, we are all sad!

 

We will be closed

December 24th & 25th for the holidays

 

We will be open New Years Day for Drink Specials!!

HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY!!

Come kick off the new year right

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

11-19-20

New online shopping available

https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

New Years Eve Fireworks

Thurs, Dec 31 @10:00

shot from the lighthouse

click here for flyer

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Dec 22 thru Jan 05... click here

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

12-11-20

Grafton Oyster Bar Groupon
$17 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Drinks
at Grafton Oyster Bar

C
heck it out... click here

 

Closed for the season.

See you next spring

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

12-19-20

Just for your information. Ramp is closed.
Sorry for any inconvenience

.

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

10-05-20

Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to it.

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

 

08-22-20

Foundation work started

"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."

 

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 


Closed for remodeling

 

Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11

Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

Closed Dec 20th thru Jan 4th

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 



 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine.

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on higher ground !

 

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open
Alton Marina Deli Closed for the season
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed for the season
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed for the season
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

TUESDAY

22 DECEMBER 2020

 

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Pictures of the Day.....  were taken yesterday evening

 

 

Woodland Marina Update

More demolition is going on

 

 

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300        Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Tara Point Inn Sunset

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

click pic to enlarge

 

YesterYear's Picture of the Day in 2019... was posted by Alison Rohan

 

Another beautiful sunset!

at Tara Point Inn. !

Alison

 

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Featured Classifieds

 

 

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 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 Mississippi River System

 

  For the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report  on the Navigation Center Website ... Click here

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,550  members as of 12-22-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

#winterboatwork  #longshotmarina  #boats  #boatwork  #winter  #marina  #stcharlesmo

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

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Mississippi River Management

Report:  Mississippi River Receives D For Water Quality........

 

A recently released report reveals that the quality of water in the Mississippi River has gotten worse over the past five years. mainly due to chemical runoff from farmland in the Midwest.

 

The report from the America's Watershed Initiative looked at several factors, including water quality, flood control, supply and transportation.  Overall, the Mississippi River watershed earned a C- grade, which is an improvement over the D+ the river earned in 2015/

 

The water quality grade, however, was a D.  Over the past five years, the high nutrient loads from wastewater, run-off, fertilizer and livestock manure have remained steady, or increased resulting in the poor Water Quality scores........

 

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

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Thursday, December 31 @ 10:00

Grafton Fireworks.......

 

Reprinted from Grafton, IL Facebook... click here

 

Late March/early April- exact dates TBD

Confluence Trash Bash 2021 .......

 

Confluence Trash Bash 2021-

Late March/early April- exact dates TBD.

This will be a multi-day event to clean up a specific site with members of your household. Sign up to be notified when registration opens here.

 

US Coast Guard Auxiliary

2021 Vessel Safety Check Decals .......

 

 

Reprinted from US Coast Guard Auxiliary Facebook... click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Lower Missouri River

Feds Ordered To Pay Lower Missouri River Landowners...........

 

A federal judge recently ruled that the federal government must pay some landowners along the Lower Missouri River for damages caused by changes that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made to the river's management to protect an endangered species.

 

U.S. Court of Federal Claims Senior Judge Nancy Firestone's ruling could cost the federal government millions of dollars and increase the cost of protecting endangered species.

 

The ruling will affect land along the Missouri RIver between Sioux City, Iowa to St. Louis, Missouri.  Not all landowners will qualify for compensation and not all flood-related damages will be covered........

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

River History....

 

December 22, 1944 in River History

 

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Pick-Sloan Flood Control Act into law on December 22, 1944. This allowed the construction of thousands of dams and levees all across the United States.  .  The Flood Control Act of 1944 served six purposes on the Missouri River.  Hydropower, water supply navigation, flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife.............

Tourism In The Riverbend

Primed For Pandemic Rebound........

 

The tourism industry in the Riverbend is still a crucial player in the region's economy, however, it has been languishing this year because of the COVID 19 pandemic.

 

Cory Jobe, the President of the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau says that every year, millions of dollars in visitor spending boosts the local economy and he is hoping that will pick up again soon.

 

Jobe says that he believes that the recovery has started already, but it is moving very slowly.  He adds that motorcoach and riverboat tours will likely play a huge part in the recovery........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

Boat Gear Manufacturer

MYCO Trailers Measures Trailers In 3D To Ensure Proper Fit........

 

While owners of smaller vessels can use aluminum boat trailers of any reputable brand to make the trip to the boat ramp, the owners of 40-plus-foot catamarans, multi-stepped Vee bottom center consoles with four or more outboards may choose to invest a significant amount of money in a trailer.

 

The latter boat owner is the target customer of MYCO Trailers, the Bradenton, Florida based manufacturer of custom welded trailers.  MYCO supplies trailers not only to boaters, but also builds them for the U.S. Coast Guard, the Navy SEALs and other federal agencies.

 

John Cosker, a naval engineer and founder of Mystic Powerboats, whose models range from 38 to 43 feet, says that they will only recommend or allow a MYCO to go under a Mystic........

 

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

 

Check out MYCO Trailers Website... click here

News From BoatUS


SPRINGFIELD, Va., Dec. 21, 2020 – Learning how to trim a powerboat is a skill that many vessel operators seek to know, and BoatUS video viewership numbers back that up: “How to Trim Your Boat” was the No. 1 most-watched BoatUS video of 2020. In addition, two other top 10 videos of the year also focused on the topic of boat trim: How to Use Trim Tabs on a Boat and How to Get a Boat On Plane Using Trim. Here are the boating advocacy, services and safety group’s 2020 top 10 most-watched BoatUS videos:

 1. How To Trim Your Boat (using outboard engine)
 2. How To Fix Spider Cracks, Hairline Cracks, and Crazing in Boat Gelcoat (on any surface)
 3. How To Repair Boat Gelcoat (dings, scratches and gauges on flat surfaces)
 4. How To Dock a Boat In 4 Simple Steps (sterndrive or outboard power boats)
 5. Boat Anchoring Made Simple (power-driven vessels)
 6. How to Get A Boat On Plane Using Engine Trim (using outboard engine or trim tabs)
 7. How To Use Trim Tabs On a Boat
 8. How To Troubleshoot and Fix Boat Trailer Lights that Don't Work
 9. Beaching Your Boat So You Can Leave Again (outboard power vessels)
10. How To Compression Test an Outboard Engine
.
 


###

This press release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click here

 

List Your Boat

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6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "June 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

11-15-20

Closed for the season

Fuel and water available



 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Dec 24.. Open 11am - 7pm

Christmas Day Dec 25.. Closed

New Years Day Jan 1... Closed

 

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

About:   Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is www.contriosyachtclub.org

Founding Date....1966

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Closed for the season...   See you Spring 2021

 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

We will be closed

December 24th & 25th for the holidays

 

 

We will be open New Years Day for Drink Specials!!

HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY!!

Come kick off the new year right

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

11-19-20

New online shopping available

https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

New Years Eve Fireworks

Thurs, Dec 31 @10:00

shot from the lighthouse

click here for flyer

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Dec 16 thru Dec 30... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

12-11-20

Grafton Oyster Bar Groupon
$17 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Drinks
at Grafton Oyster Bar

C
heck it out... click here

 

Closed for the season.

See you next spring

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

12-19-20

Just for your information. Ramp is closed.
Sorry for any inconvenience

.

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

10-05-20

Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to it.

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

 

08-22-20

Foundation work started

"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."

 

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 


Closed for remodeling

 

Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11

Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

Closed Dec 20th thru Jan 4th

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 



 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine.

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on higher ground !

 

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open
Alton Marina Deli Closed for the season
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed for the season
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed for the season
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

MONDAY

21 DECEMBER 2020

 

Winter Solstice

Today is the official start of winter,

but the good news is daylight hours start getting

longer in preparation for the coming of Spring

and

Better Boating Weather in our Area !

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was taken this past weekend

 

The Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

 

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300        Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

SantaCon

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

at Grafton, IL

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 YesterYear's Pictures of the Day in 2019... were sent to us by Alison Rohan of Tara Point Inn in Grafton, IL

 

SantaCon

Saturday, Dec14, 2019, Grafton, IL

 

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,54t members as of 12-21-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

#winterboatwork  #longshotmarina  #boats  #boatwork  #winter  #marina  #stcharlesmo

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

Winter Solstice

Arrived This Morning........

 

The December Solstice in St. Louis, Missouri, arrived on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 4:02 am CST

 

Daylight hours 7:15 am – 4:43 pm 9 hours, 28 minutes

Sunrise Today: 7:15 am↑ 120° Southeast
Sunset Today: 4:43 pm↑ 240° Southwest

Next Equinox: Mar 20, 2021 4:37 am (Vernal)

 

 

Source timeanddate.com... click here

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Dec 24.. Open 11am - 7pm

Christmas Day Dec 25.. Closed

New Years Day Jan 1... Closed

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Froge's Bar & Grill

Portage des Sioux, Mo.......

 

We will be closed December 24th & 25th for the holidays

Reprinted froom Froge's Facebook... click here

 

Grafton, IL Fireworks

Thursday, December 31 @ 10:00.......

 

Reprinted from Grafton, IL Facebook... click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

21 December, 2020

Upper Mississippi River

Repair/Maintenance Schedule for 2020..........

 

Closed to all Navigation

 

Reprinted from the US Coast Guard "Local Notice To Mariners" report.. Click here

 

Ohio River Management

Sierra Club Filed Petition With EPA To Clean Ohio RIver........

 

Last week, the Sierra Club and nine other organizations filed a petition with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, calling on them to reduce the amount of nutrient pollution in the Ohio River.

 

The Sierra Club says that the petition was filed on the anniversary of the enactment of the Safe Drinking Water Act on December 15, 1974 in order to call attention to the serious water quality issues caused by excessive nutrient loads in the Ohio River Watershed.

 

The petition also calls on the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a total maximum daily load limit for nitrogen and phosphorous for the Ohio RIver........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from tristatehomepage.com.  With Photo.

 

 

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

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

 

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Navico Named Preferred Electronics Supplier Of UMMA........

 

The United Marine Manufacturers Association recently named Navico as their preferred electronics supplier for their 61 member boat manufacturers.  Over the next two years, the Navico brands B&G, C-MAP, Lowrance and Simrad will have preferred status for the coalition.

 

Les Ares, Navico director of boatbuilder and OEM sales said in a statement that they are quite excited to team up with the UMMA to provide member companies with the best marine electronics for their brands.

 

UMMA president Kent Wooldridge says that hey believe that Navico boasts the best portfolios of products for their members, and are confident that this will be a beneficial partnership that will allow the consumer to purchase the best boat with the highest quality components to maximize their time on the water........

 

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photos.

Lake Of The Ozarks

Lake Based Water Patrol Trooper Received National Boating Safety Award.........

 

Missouri State Highway Patrol, Water Patrol Corporal Stacey L. Mosher recently accepted this year's National Association of State Boating Law Administrators' Boating Safety Award.

 

This award is presented each year to a state or local individual involved in boating safety that has demonstrated outstanding performance in any area of the program, including education, enforcement, search and rescue navigational aids or registration and titling. 

 

Corporal Mosher received the award on December 16, 2020 during a virtual ceremony with National Association of State Boating Law Administrators representative Colonel Darren RIver with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency........

 

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

Lower Mississippi River Watershed

Watershed Report Points To Urgent Needs In Arkansas........

 

According to a recent assessment, the Mississippi River Watershed in Arkansas requires immediate action and billions of dollars to address aging infrastructure, poor water quality and other issues.

 

Earlier this month, the America's Watershed Initiative released their Mississippi River Watershed Report Card which gave low grades to the two river basins that meet in Arkansas.

 

According to the National Park Service, the watershed is the fourth largest in the world and directly affects around 20 million people's drinking water, 92 percent of the nation's agricultural exports, 260 species of fish, 40 percent of the nation's migratory waterfowl and 60 percent of all North American birds........

 

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

.

Mississippi River Shipping

Port NOLA Approves Land Purchase For $1.5 Billion Container Ship Terminal.........

 

On Thursday, the Port of New Orleans oversight board voted to proceed with the purchase of land for a long-planned, $1.5 billion second container ship terminal, which will be located in St. Bernard Parish.

 

The oversight board recently approved the purchase of approximately 1,100 acres of land at Mississippi River Mile Marker 83, adjacent to the existing St. Bernard Port.

 

The land acquisition will be wrapped up by the end of the year, and will mark the starting point for a two year period of due diligence which will assess the feasibility of the project, the environmental impact and the acquisition of public input........

 

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

.

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "June 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open
Alton Marina Deli Closed for the season
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed for the season
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed for the season
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

MONDAY

21 DECEMBER 2020

 

Winter Solstice

Today is the official start of winter,

but the good news is daylight hours start getting

longer in preparation for the coming of Spring

and

Better Boating Weather in our Area !

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was taken this past weekend

 

The Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

 

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300        Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

SantaCon

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

at Grafton, IL

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 YesterYear's Pictures of the Day in 2019... were sent to us by Alison Rohan of Tara Point Inn in Grafton, IL

 

SantaCon

Saturday, Dec14, 2019, Grafton, IL

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 Mississippi River System

 

  For the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report  on the Navigation Center Website ... Click here

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,54t members as of 12-21-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

#winterboatwork  #longshotmarina  #boats  #boatwork  #winter  #marina  #stcharlesmo

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

Winter Solstice

Arrived This Morning........

 

The December Solstice in St. Louis, Missouri, arrived on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 4:02 am CST

 

Daylight hours 7:15 am – 4:43 pm 9 hours, 28 minutes

Sunrise Today: 7:15 am↑ 120° Southeast
Sunset Today: 4:43 pm↑ 240° Southwest

Next Equinox: Mar 20, 2021 4:37 am (Vernal)

 

 

Source timeanddate.com... click here

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Dec 24.. Open 11am - 7pm

Christmas Day Dec 25.. Closed

New Years Day Jan 1... Closed

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Froge's Bar & Grill

Portage des Sioux, Mo.......

 

We will be closed December 24th & 25th for the holidays

Reprinted froom Froge's Facebook... click here

 

Grafton, IL Fireworks

Thursday, December 31 @ 10:00.......

 

Reprinted from Grafton, IL Facebook... click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

21 December, 2020

Upper Mississippi River

Repair/Maintenance Schedule for 2020..........

 

Closed to all Navigation

 

Reprinted from the US Coast Guard "Local Notice To Mariners" report.. Click here

 

Ohio River Management

Sierra Club Filed Petition With EPA To Clean Ohio RIver........

 

Last week, the Sierra Club and nine other organizations filed a petition with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, calling on them to reduce the amount of nutrient pollution in the Ohio River.

 

The Sierra Club says that the petition was filed on the anniversary of the enactment of the Safe Drinking Water Act on December 15, 1974 in order to call attention to the serious water quality issues caused by excessive nutrient loads in the Ohio River Watershed.

 

The petition also calls on the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a total maximum daily load limit for nitrogen and phosphorous for the Ohio RIver........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from tristatehomepage.com.  With Photo.

 

 

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

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

 

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Navico Named Preferred Electronics Supplier Of UMMA........

 

The United Marine Manufacturers Association recently named Navico as their preferred electronics supplier for their 61 member boat manufacturers.  Over the next two years, the Navico brands B&G, C-MAP, Lowrance and Simrad will have preferred status for the coalition.

 

Les Ares, Navico director of boatbuilder and OEM sales said in a statement that they are quite excited to team up with the UMMA to provide member companies with the best marine electronics for their brands.

 

UMMA president Kent Wooldridge says that hey believe that Navico boasts the best portfolios of products for their members, and are confident that this will be a beneficial partnership that will allow the consumer to purchase the best boat with the highest quality components to maximize their time on the water........

 

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photos.

Lake Of The Ozarks

Lake Based Water Patrol Trooper Received National Boating Safety Award.........

 

Missouri State Highway Patrol, Water Patrol Corporal Stacey L. Mosher recently accepted this year's National Association of State Boating Law Administrators' Boating Safety Award.

 

This award is presented each year to a state or local individual involved in boating safety that has demonstrated outstanding performance in any area of the program, including education, enforcement, search and rescue navigational aids or registration and titling. 

 

Corporal Mosher received the award on December 16, 2020 during a virtual ceremony with National Association of State Boating Law Administrators representative Colonel Darren RIver with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency........

 

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

Lower Mississippi River Watershed

Watershed Report Points To Urgent Needs In Arkansas........

 

According to a recent assessment, the Mississippi River Watershed in Arkansas requires immediate action and billions of dollars to address aging infrastructure, poor water quality and other issues.

 

Earlier this month, the America's Watershed Initiative released their Mississippi River Watershed Report Card which gave low grades to the two river basins that meet in Arkansas.

 

According to the National Park Service, the watershed is the fourth largest in the world and directly affects around 20 million people's drinking water, 92 percent of the nation's agricultural exports, 260 species of fish, 40 percent of the nation's migratory waterfowl and 60 percent of all North American birds........

 

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

.

Mississippi River Shipping

Port NOLA Approves Land Purchase For $1.5 Billion Container Ship Terminal.........

 

On Thursday, the Port of New Orleans oversight board voted to proceed with the purchase of land for a long-planned, $1.5 billion second container ship terminal, which will be located in St. Bernard Parish.

 

The oversight board recently approved the purchase of approximately 1,100 acres of land at Mississippi River Mile Marker 83, adjacent to the existing St. Bernard Port.

 

The land acquisition will be wrapped up by the end of the year, and will mark the starting point for a two year period of due diligence which will assess the feasibility of the project, the environmental impact and the acquisition of public input........

 

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

.

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "June 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

11-15-20

Closed for the season

Fuel and water available



 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve Dec 24.. Open 11am - 7pm

Christmas Day Dec 25.. Closed

New Years Day Jan 1... Closed

 

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

About:   Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is www.contriosyachtclub.org

Founding Date....1966

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Closed for the season...   See you Spring 2021

 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

We will be closed

December 24th & 25th for the holidays

 

 

We will be open New Years Day for Drink Specials!!

HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY!!

Come kick off the new year right

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

11-19-20

New online shopping available

https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

New Years Eve Fireworks

Thurs, Dec 31 @10:00

shot from the lighthouse

click here for flyer

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Dec 16 thru Dec 30... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

12-11-20

Grafton Oyster Bar Groupon
$17 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Drinks
at Grafton Oyster Bar

C
heck it out... click here

 

Closed for the season.

See you next spring

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

12-19-20

Just for your information. Ramp is closed.
Sorry for any inconvenience

.

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

10-05-20

Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to it.

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

 

08-22-20

Foundation work started

"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."

 

Amanda

Kinder's Restaurant

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 


Closed for remodeling

 

Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11

Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

Closed Dec 20th thru Jan 4th

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 



 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine.

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on higher ground !

 

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open
Alton Marina Deli Closed for the season
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed for the season
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed for the season
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

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