15 Dec 2025

Get Your 2026 Floatzilla Registration for JUST $20

By Ashley Hamerlinck

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — It's not too late to give the gift of adventure! River Action's Floatzilla Christmas Stocking Stuffer Special runs through December 31, 2025.

Don't miss your chance to save $30 off of your 2026 Floatzilla registrations!

Visit FLOATZILLAQC.org for details and to register!

09 Dec 2025

Food and Water Watch Unveils Iowa Blueprint for Clean Water

By Phoebe Trotter

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — Today, Food and Water Watch unveiled an 

03 Dec 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center/Crafting for Conservation: Holiday Edition

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (December 3, 2025) — On Saturday, December 13, 9:30AM, there will be a Crafting for Conservation: Holiday Edition program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Come join Naturalists to get ready for the holiday season!

01 Dec 2025

River Action Opens Nominations for the 2026 Eddy Awards: Honoring Those Who Go Against the Current for the Mississippi River

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2025) — River Action is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Eddy Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the health, vitality, and future of the Mississippi River and its riverfront. Nominations are open through January 25, 2026.

18 Nov 2025

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Reminds Deer Hunters to Visit Check Stations in Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Counties

By Merit Pages

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 18, 2025) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds firearm deer hunters that mandatory check stations will be open this year in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.

The 2025 Illinois firearm deer season dates are November 21-23 and December 4-7.

17 Nov 2025

QC Environmental Film Series Returns with Ocean-Themed Films and ENVIRO Connect

By Ashley Hamerlinck

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — River Action is thrilled to announce the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series (QCEFS), returning with an inspiring ocean-themed line-up designed to connect the Quad Cities community with the wonders of our planet’s waters. This season, attendees will experience compelling films, ENVIRO Connect networking opportunities, and reflection speakers to deepen engagement and spark meaningful action.

What to expect this season

17 Nov 2025

Water Quality Researchers to Hold Panel, Discussion on Water Crisis; Event Comes Amidst Mounting Calls for Legislative Action on Industrial Agriculture’s Clean Water Crisis

By Phoebe Trotter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — On Wednesday, November 18, 6-7:30PM, at the Rogalski Center, Food and Water Watch, St Ambrose Sustainability Committee, and Progressive Action for the Common Good will host a panel discussion in Davenport (518 W Locust St) with the University of Iowa researchers behind the recent Central Iowa Water Quality Report.

12 Nov 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center: Native Mushroom ID and Foray

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — On Saturday, November 22, at 10AM, there will be a Native Mushroom ID and Foray program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Becky to learn about native Iowa mushrooms.

You will learn about the mushroom life cycle, how to identify native mushrooms, and which seasons they grow.

22 Oct 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center: Halloween Hike

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (October 22, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 6:30PM, there will be a Halloween Hike held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

17 Oct 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center:The Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 3PM, there will be a Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Mike for a chance to hunt with an atlatl, a primitive hunting weapon originally used to hunt mastodon and bison.

Large target pumpkins and real pumpkins will be set out as targets.

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