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February 2019

Upcoming Events....February 4 - March 8, 2019

Illinois River At Grafton, Illinois

Bald Eagle Days At Pere Marquette Continues........

Throughout the remainder of the winter, a Pere Marquette State Park site interpreter will present free, informative bald eagle programs.

Event attendees will be taught to distinguish between mature and immature bald eagles, what they eat, why they winter in the Riverbend and much more.

Reservations are required for the programs, which will begin at Pere Marquette's visitor center at 8:30 am. The programs will be offered:

Monday, February 04, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm

Tuesday, February 05, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Thursday, February 07, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Friday, February 08, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Thursday, February 14, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Friday, February 15, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Friday, February 22, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Monday, February 25, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Monday, March 04, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm

Friday, March 08, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm

Click here to read more from riversandroutes.com.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Con Trios Yacht Club

Trivia Night

Sat 12:00 PM - 5:00PM

Reprinted from Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook... click here

Saturday February 23, 2019

Mississippi River At Louisiana, Missouri

Massman Construction Hosting Champ Clark Bridge Update........

Massman Construction and the Champ Clark Bridge team are inviting the public to the monthly update meeting on February 23 at 10 am. Weather permitting, the meeting will be held in Riverview Park in Louisiana, Missouri.

The update will be presented about the construction progress being made on the new Champ Clark Bridge. The informal meeting is intended to encourage the public to ask questions.

The update meeting typically lasts around an hour, and is held on the fourth Saturday of every month. Regular updates on the project are offered online as well........

Click here to read this news story from hannibal.net. With Photo.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Creve Coeur Lake

Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Of Missouri ........

Next Saturday, you can go jump in a lake for a good cause. Special Olympics of Missouri will be hosting their annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 23rd at Creve Coeur Lake.

The plunge will begin at 1 pm, and all proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics of Missouri. Participants need to be at least 10 years of age and raise at least $75 by the day of the event........

Click here to read this news tidbit from fox2now.com. With Video.

Saturday, Sunday February 23 - 24, 2019

US Army Corps of Engineers

St. Louis Science Center

Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers... click here

Saturday, Sunday...February 23 & 24, 2019

Open Interviews

Yacht Club of St. Louis

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

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Open House.. Low-level Radiological Contamination

Hazelwood Civic Center East, 8969 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO...

St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will host an open house to share information about clean-up activities impacting the Downtown and North St. Louis areas affected by low-level radiological contamination. The public is invited Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hazelwood Civic Center East, 8969 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042.

Subject-matter experts from the Corps� Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will be on hand to provide updates on project progress including, soil and water sampling and monitoring, ongoing remediation, transportation and disposal efforts, and to answer questions.
http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/�/corps-of-engineers-to-host�/

Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook... click here

March 2019

March 1, 2019

Illinois Fishing License Go on Sale

Reprinted from ifishIllinois facebook... click here

Friday, March 1, 2019

The Double Wide Duo band

Froges Bar & Grill

Portage des Sioux, Mo....

Reposted from The Double Wide Duo Facebook... click here

March 3 -17, 2019

Living lands and Waters

Alternate Spring Break 2019

Memphis, TN....

In 2019 we will be working in Memphis, TN where students will traverse the river on foot and in boats while working closely with our crew and fellow students. Living Lands & Waters hosts several week-long cleanups (Monday through Thursday) where students have the opportunity to meet the infamous Chad Pregracke and his boisterous crew of river rats. During our 2018 program the students rocked it and removed 38,153.5 lbs of garbage from the Mississippi River banks!!

2019 ASB Dates:

Week 1: March 3rd � 8th

Week 2: March 10th � 15th

Week 3: March 17th � 22nd

Click here for more information

Upcoming Events....March 4 & March 8, 2019

Illinois River At Grafton, Illinois

Bald Eagle Days At Pere Marquette Continues........

Throughout the remainder of the winter, a Pere Marquette State Park site interpreter will present free, informative bald eagle programs.

Event attendees will be taught to distinguish between mature and immature bald eagles, what they eat, why they winter in the Riverbend and much more.

Reservations are required for the programs, which will begin at Pere Marquette's visitor center at 8:30 am. The programs will be offered:

Monday, March 04, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm

Friday, March 08, 2019, 8:30am - 2:00pm

Click here to read more from riversandroutes.com.

March 5, 2018

Lock and Dam 20

Mississippi River....

Lock 20 will re-open for navigation on Tuesday, 5-March-2019.

Source: Reprinted from USACE Rock Island District Navigation Notice 9451

March 5, 2019

Lock and Dam 15 & 18

Mississippi River....

Locks 15 and 18 will re-open to navigation from Tuesday, 11-December-2018 thru Tuesday, 5-March-2019.

Source: Reprinted from USACE Rock Island District Navigation Notice 9451

March 5, 8 & 9, 2019

Willow Staking in Lower Meramec Park

Join the Open Space Council for a series of volunteer workdays to implement a willow staking project along the riverbank at Lower Meramec Park. Willow staking is an innovative technique that helps stabilize eroding riverbank by providing a natural plant root system. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in several work days, each focusing on a different step of the process.

Click here to learn more.

Reprinted from The Open Space Council... click here

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Lock and Dam 12, 13, 14, 16, and 17

Mississippi River....

Locks 12, 13, 14, 16, and 17 re-open for lock traffic on Tuesday, 5-March-2019.

Source: Reprinted from USACE Rock Island District Navigation Notice 9451

March 7 thru 10, 2019

St. Charles Convention Center

Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers

St. Charles Boat Show....

Click here for more information

March 12, 2019

Lock and Dam 11

Mississippi River....

Lock 11 will re-open for navigation on Tuesday, 12-March-2019.

Source: Reprinted from USACE Rock Island District Navigation Notice 9451

March 14 - 12, 2019

World Wide Marine Training

2019 Course Schedules

Grafton, Lake Ozarks, St. Louis........

For over two decades, World Wide Marine Training, LLC provides mariners the tools for increased income potential, lucrative career opportunities and the enjoyment of simple pleasures of life on the water. We support this lifestyle through U.S. Coast Guard approved courses with personalized instruction by professional mariners. Superior graduate performance and a proven track record in mariner credential assistance, speaks of our commitment to student success. Whether you are a seasoned, professional mariner, or a new seaman exploring opportunities, we make sure your questions are answered, career goals addressed and expectations met.

Contact us today and achieve your mariner lifestyle goals�our friendly and attentive staff look forward to helping you!

Click here for website and more information

Reprinted from World Wide Marine Training

Friday, March 15, 2019

Missouri Department Of Conservation

MDC: Paddlefish Snagging Season Begins March 15........

Paddlefish are an ancient species that can grow upwards of seven feet in length and weigh over 100 pounds. They are named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts, and their ancestors were swimming during the reign of the dinosaurs.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding anglers that paddlefish snagging season for the Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, Table Rock Lake and most other Missouri waters will run from March 15 through April 30.

The paddlefish snagging season for the Mississippi River will run from March 15 through May 15. There will also be a fall snagging season from September 15 through December 15........

Click here to read more from the Missouri Department of Conservation website. With Photo.

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Dresser Island Hike with Columbia Bottom Staff
Missouri Department of Conservation

Mar 16 � Saturday � 9 a.m.�1 p.m.
(Ages 7 and up)
Reservations begin February 16
Grab your binoculars or camera and join us for our most popular hike of the year! Chances are high for spotting eagles, pelicans, swans, and more. Most surface is level, but crosses areas of heavy rock and riprap (Not suitable for young children). Meet at Dresser Island access off Highway 94 in St. Charles County. For directions call 314-877-6014 Monday thru Friday.

Reprinted from St. Louis Region Conservation Connections email

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Missouri Department of Conservation

Mark Twain Lake

Fishing Skills: Basics of Fly Tying

Register by March 15

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Location: Mark Twain Lake - M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor

If you have ever wanted to learn about tying flies but never had the opportunity, now is your chance! Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for a fun filled morning learning the basics of tying flies. Three flies will be tied and more if time allows! All supplies will be provided, except reading glasses. Please bring those if needed. The hooks can get awful small! Registration is required. Anyone 15 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please look for the Discover Nature signage when entering the parking lot.

Reprinted from MDC.. click here

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Missouri Department of Conservation

Mark Twain Lake

Reprinted from MDC.. click here

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Saint Patrick's Party

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 12 PM � 5 PM

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

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Confluence Trash Bash

The Annual Cleanup Of The Rivers and Creeks Within The Confluence Area

8:00am-Noon

The Confluence Trash bash is the annual cleanup of the rivers and creeks within the Confluence area in north St. Louis and St. Louis County. Volunteers can choose from multiple locations as their starting site and will be assigned to specific areas to clean. All are welcome, no experience is necessary

Volunteers can choose from multiple locations as their starting site, after which they will be assigned to specific areas to clean.
�Check-in and FREE breakfast is 8-8:45am.
�Announcements: 8:45-9:00
�Clean-up: 9:00-Noon

Click here for more information... click here

Reprinted from MDC.. click here

April 2019

April 2019

Grafton Ferry Scheduled to Re-Open

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers .......

The Grafton Ferry is a seasonal Ferry operating form April through November,

For more information... click here

Friday, April 5, 2019

The Hawg Pit Reopening

Illinois River at Grafton, IL .......

Photo courtesy the Hawg Pit

Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10 AM

Hawg Pit Barbecue Barn, Inc
821 W Main St, Grafton, Illinois 62037

Reprinted from the Hawg Pit Facebook Page... click here

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Open House /Chili Bash

Duck Club Yacht Club.......

Bringing back an old event. A day for ANYONE to come check out our beautiful grounds! Maybe become a new social member. There may be a few other cool things added to this event! Stay tuned!

Reprinted from Duck Club Yacht Club Facebook .. click here

Monday - Friday, April 8 - 12, 2019

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers

MRC Schedules High Water Inspection Trip........

The Mississippi River Commission will be taking their annual high water inspection trip along the Mississippi River from April 8 through April 12, 2019.

There are four public meetings scheduled to take place aboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi in four selected towns along the river. Members of the commission will meet with local partners, stakeholders and residents to hear their ideas, issues and concerns.

The meetings are open to the public, and interested parties are encouraged to add their input on things affecting the water resources infrastructure needs in the Mississippi River Valley, such as flood control, the Mississippi River and Tributaries project and other water resources issues.

The meetings will be held:

○ April 8 9:00 a.m. � 12:30 p.m. Port of Hickman, Ky.
○ April 9 9:00 a.m. � 12:30 p.m. Memphis, Tenn. (Beale Street Landing)
○ April 10 9:00 a.m. � 12:30 p.m. Port of Rosedale, Miss.
○ April 12 9:00 a.m. � 12:30 p.m. Baton Rouge, La. (City Dock)

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Washington River Festival & Missouri River Cleanup

That's right, it's here! Our first cleanup of the season is on the calendar and registration is now open. We are coming back to Washington, MO to celebrate our river through music, food, art activities and a good old fashioned Missouri River Clean-up.

Missouri River Clean-up: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Washington River Festival: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Clean-up registration is now open here: https://www.riverrelief.org/sign-up/

Full event details are on our event website here: https://www.riverrelief.org/event/washington-river-festival-and-missouri-river-clean-up-2019/

The cleanup will take place at Rennick Riverfront Park in Washington, MO on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. Volunteer sign-in starts at 8:30 a.m.

At 9:00 a.m. boats will begin ferrying teams of volunteers to locations along the Missouri River for a couple of hours to gather trash for later disposal. The cleanup will run from about 9:00 a.m. to noon, which is the perfect time to join in the festivities at the Washington River Festival.

We will also be hosting a River Festival the same day as the clean-up that will run from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The wonderful Gloria Attoun-Bauermeister, with the help of the amazing Washington River Festival Committee, has been putting this all together to support and benefit Missouri River Relief. This festival is a celebration of the river and Washington's ties to it

Reprinted from Washington River Festival and Missouri River Cleanup Facebook .. click here

Tuesday - Friday, April 16 - 19, 2019

Monday - Friday, April 22 - 26, 2019

Living Lands and Waters

Student Workshops on the barge in Alton, IL........

Photo courtesy Living Lands and Waters

Get �em while they�re hot!! We still have TWO spring student educational workshops available!

We�re headed back to Alton, IL to host student educational workshops in our �floating classroom!" We�d love to bring your students aboard and give them a conservational lesson of your choice, and even host a river cleanup! Click the link below to learn more or sign up.

We�ll also be hosting local student educational workshops at Illiniwek Forest Preserve in East Moline, IL! Educators Mike and Meghan cover topics including the importance of pollinator habitats, invasive species, and plastic pollution in our waterways. This is a land-based only event. Click the link below to learn more or sign up....

https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/education/

Reprinted from Living lands and Waters Facebook... click here

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Spring City Wide Litter Clean-up

Alton, IL........

Details

Please join this biannual effort to clean up the streets of our beautiful community!

Pick up free gloves & bags, and get directions to the areas that need the most attention at these Registration Stations:
� Downtown � 200 W. 3rd Street (corner of 3rd & Belle St.)
� Middletown � Hellrung Park (entrance at 7th & Central Ave.)

Groups are departing at 9am from the following locations:
� Upper Alton � Sherry's Snacks (2500 College Ave.)
� North Alton - Joe K�s Restaurant (2530 State St.)

OR�just clean up your neighborhood & deposit the litter in your own trash & recycle bins!

Reprinted from Alton Main Street Facebook... click here

May 2019

May 17-18, 2019

OkoumeFest...21st Annual Small Boat Rendezvous
Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Maryland....

Mark your calendars, wooden boat lovers and builders: Chesapeake Light Craft will present its 21st annual small boat rendezvous on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, 2019.

"Okoume" is the plantation-grown African hardwood used in tens of thousands of CLC's build-your-own-boat kits. OkoumeFest features an open house with technical seminars on Friday at the CLC plant in Annapolis, and on Saturday an on-the-water rendezvous at Matapeake State Park on Kent Island. This event is RAIN OR SHINE. Please note that if thunderstorms are detected nearby we'll bring the boats off the water

Reprinted from clcboats.com.. click here

May 20-22, 2019

The Inland Marine Expo
The Dome @ America�s Center....

The Inland Marine Expo isn�t just a tradeshow, it�s a homecoming for the hard-working and dedicated inland community. Make plans to catch up with your brown water family at IMX2019.

IMX2019 is proudly produced by The Waterways Journal, which has served as the news journal of record for the towing and barge industry on the inland waterways of the United States. From CEO's to deckhands, the Journal is the trusted news source for over 16,000 readers.

At IMX2019, you can expect three days of networking, new ideas and collaboration!
�With two exhibit days, you'll be able to connect with over 250 exhibitors who cater to the inland and intercoastal commercial marine industry.
�Learn from top industry experts and nationally recognized speakers and stay current on regulatory issues by attending education sessions, training opportunities and new product/ service showcases.
�Join us for networking events around St. Louis to reconnect with friends and build new relationships within the inland community.

Reprinted from Inland Marine Expo Facebook page... click here

May 25, 26, 27, 2019.. Memorial Day Weekend

My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Palisades Bar & Grill Grand Reopening....

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

May 31 - June 2019

Lake of the Ozarks

APBA Offshore Champion Series....

Details
2nd race of the World Championship Series

Reprinted from Lake Of The Ozarks - APBA Offshore Champion Series... click here

June 2019

Saturday, June 1, 2019

2019 River Road Run and Toy Drive For Children�s Hospital

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

It�s that time of year where we gather our friends and family for run up the great river road in our hot rods

Reprinted from

2019 river road run and toy drive for children�s hospital Facebook page... click here

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Kaskaskia River Run 2018 ( Boating Event)

Kaskaskia River / Mississippi River

Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11 AM � 6 PM

Kaskaskia River Marina/Campgrounds
1 HARBOR POINT DRIVE, New Athens, Illinois 62264

We are excited to announce that this year All donations made will be going to Shriners Hospital for Children.

!!PLEASE SHARE!!

June 15, 2019
Meeting Point will be next to the Old Riverhouse which is currently shutdown in the main channel. ( Plenty of trailer parking for boats in the parking lot) There is Also A ramp in Evansville Next to Waterstreet if wanting to meet along the way.) The Run will take off at 11am.
The Run will go all the way to the Sandbar on the Mississippi With a DJ Playing music all day... So Bring your BBQ Grills, Volleyballs, Games, ETC.

Please be Responsible and Obey the No wake zones as the Run will go through many of them & Also the Lock & Damn Rules. We are hoping for another great turnout and weather again!

If you or your company is interested in Donating please reach out to me. All donations that will be made will have your company logo on the back of the shirt.

All Tshirts Sold 100% of Donations will be going to Shriers Hospital for Children.

--More info on the Tshirts coming soon---

More details on the event will be posted to event page and website as they come in.
Please also visit www.KaskaskiaRiverRun.info

Also like our Boating page on Facebook Kaskaskia River Boat crew

Reprinted from Kaskaskia River Run Facebook page... click here

Friday, June 21, 2019

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Amphitheater Hosting Steve Miller, Marty Stuart........

Officials recently made the first concert announcement for the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater's 2019 concert season. The Steve Miller Band and Marty Stuart will be coming to Alton in June.

The legendary performers will be performing at the Amphitheater, which is a short walk from the Alton Marina, on June 21, 2019.

The show is described as "An Amazing Evening of Original American Music - Classic Rock Meets Classic Country". Tickets will go on sale on Friday........

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

Click here to visit the Liberty bank Alton Amphitheater website for more information.

Save The Date.... Saturday, June 22, 2019

Pool 26 River Crawl

Proceeds Benefit the Greater Missouri chapter of the Alzheimer's Association

More information coming soon

July 2019

Save The Date.... Saturday, July 6, 2019

Grafton Fireworks

Pool 26 at the Confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi River

Saturday, July 6th, 2019

My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Fireworks Display....

My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort Fireworks Display

Save The Date... Saturday July 6, 2019

Froge's Bar & Grill

Portage des Sioux, Mo

Reprinted from Froge's bar & Grill Facebook ... click here

Saturday, July 27th, 2019

My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort
Poker Run....

My River Home Boat Harbor & Resort Poker Run

Saturday...July 27, 2019

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Benefit for the 2019 Blessing of the Fleet

Grafton Harbor

BENEFIT for the Blessing

Grafton Harbor at 1pm, on July 27th, 2019

August 2019

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Blessing of the Fleet

August 17, 2019

Ahoy to all our seaworthy friends...

I am Rick Flier, President if the Blessing of the Fleet STL and it's time again this year for our celebration of the 62nd year of our organization and the gala events that keep the spirit alive and well throughout our boating community.
As in the past few years, under the leadership of Darryll and Maureen Weil, we are contacting our great friends and businesses to see if donations for the BENEFIT for the Blessing, taking place at Grafton Harbor at 1pm, on July 27th, 2019 would be possible.

The Blessing parade will start at 1pm, on August 17th, 2019 with lead boats leaving from The Yacht Club of St Louis and heading downstream, and leaving from Alton Marina and heading upstream, to join at the Our Lady of the River shrine at 2:15pm for commencement of the ceremony. As always, decorated boats will be judged as they pass by the judge's stand - the theme has yet to be determined but notification will be made to everyone as soon as that has been established. Your generous donations and support have helped keep the heartbeat alive and active and hopefully we can count on you to help this year as well.

Sincerely,
Rick Flier
President
Blessing of the Fleet, Inc.
314-829-0600

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