DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 24, 2023) — Whether paddlers are novices or pros, instruction and tips from trained Coast Guard Auxiliary members is needed and always welcomed. Learn about the Mississippi, locking through Lock 15, and skills needed whether paddling solo or with others.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 27, 2023) — On April 28, Rock Action will host its yearly friend-raiser and fundraiser, Fish and Fire, at the Rock Island Holiday Inn, 5:30-8:30PM. The event includes the 24th Annual Eddy Awards and the 2023 Eddy Scholarship Winners.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2023) — On April 28, Rock Action will host its yearly friend-raiser and fundraiser, Fish and Fire, at the Rock Island Holiday Inn, 5:30-8:30PM. The event includes the 24th Annual Eddy Awards and the 2023 Eddy Scholarship Winners.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 26, 2023) — In conjunction with its annual Eddy Awards, River Action is offering Eddy Scholarships to students with a commitment to environmental interests. These scholarships are funded by a grant from the Joyce and Tony Singh Family Foundation.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) Green, with red bow attached, sixty-gallon rain barrels are available at River Action. Diverters for the downspout come with each. Depending on the size of the downspout needed, barrels are $90 or $95 and come with a spigot to fit a garden hose. Every tenth person to buy will receive a barrel at ½ price.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 23, 2022) — Green, with red bow attached, sixty-gallon rain barrels are available at River Action. Diverters for the downspout come with each. Depending on the size of the downspout needed, barrels are $90 or $95 and come with a spigot to fit a garden hose.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2022) River Action’s Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon combines paddling, mountain biking and running for an athletic challenge and an exciting race.

Who: Adventure triathletes and anyone looking to push themselves in kayaking, mountain biking, and running. Awarded categories include:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 15, 2022) —The next public meeting of the Quad City Flood Resiliency Alliance will be August 18, 2022, 1:30–3PM, at 110 Manor Drive, City Hall, in Riverdale, Iowa.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2022) — River Action is seeking volunteers to help out with the 13th annual Floatzilla. Floatzilla is the largest paddle-sports festival on the Mississippi River, where participants launch from various locations in the Quad Cities and attempt to break the world record for largest flotilla at Sunset Park, Rock Island, IL.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 24, 2022) — River Action recently received a mini-grant award of $3,000 from Humanities Iowa, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, in support of the 18th annual Explore the River Summer Education Series.

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