MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) — The UMRC will return for its 19th year, with the most exciting line-up of speakers yet. Attendees will hear from the organizations they know and love, as well as emerging leaders in river conservation.

Save $75 when you register before 9/27!

Visit riveraction.org/umrc to register.

UMRC 2025 “A Piece of a Larger Puzzle” is all about using the unique skills in our tool kit to approach the issues that matter most. The different areas of expertise our speakers bring to the table are the puzzle pieces we need, and so are you.

Conference presentations, which will take place on October 14-16, 2025, include representatives from organizations like the Meskwaki Nation, The Waterways Journal, and PBS TERRA.

For more conference information, head to our website and view the full conference agenda. Your attendance is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, and we cannot wait to see you there.

Join us on October 15 and 16 at Stoney Creek Hotel in Moline, Illinois.

Book your stay HERE.

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