River Action

River Action’s Taming of the Slough triathlon set for Sept. 13
River Action’s 20th annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon is set to take place Saturday, Sept. 13. This popular multi-sport event challenges participants with a paddle, mountain bike, and run course. Early bird registration is available for $35 through…
Mississippi River conference brings new voices to table
The 16th annual Upper Mississippi River Conference (UMRC) wrapped up a “fabulous” two-day event Thursday,…
River Action to host 16th Upper Mississippi River Conference
Climate change and other pressing environmental issues will take center stage as River Action presents…
Volunteers needed for Floatzilla
River Action is seeking volunteers to help out with the organization’s 13th annual Floatzilla in…
‘Sunday in the Park’ statues move to Lindsay Park
The “Sunday in the Park” sculptures – a feature on Davenport’s Credit Island for more…
Q&A: Tim Knanishu: ‘Listen and think in positive terms’
For about 20 years, Tim Knanishu has been fighting for East Moline. As the executive…
Goal: Get plastic out of local waterways
There is far too much plastic waste in the Quad Cities rivers and greater efforts…
River Action wins funding for Explore the River
River Action’s 18th annual Explore the River Summer Education Series received a mini-grant award of…