to protect and restore our greatest asset – the Mississippi River – and our shared RiverWay environment.
the cultural and economic activities that enhance and promote our community and quality of life.
A donation to River Action helps a myriad of programs including the popular Explore the River Series (Channel Cat Talks and Riverine Walks), Floatzilla, Taming of the Slough, Ride The River, the Upper Mississippi River Conference, Adopt-A-Trail, Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours, Environmental Book Club, the new Cops, Kids, Kayaks and Canoes initiative, and the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance. Help sustain River Action's mission by making a contribution and becoming a River Action member.
Keep up to date on River Action programs and activities with our "eddy" newsletter. As a River Action member, you'll receive the quarterly update in addition to event discounts.
View a pictorial history of the first railroad bridge across the Mississippi River and its three successors.
Experience the Mississippi River as it was first discovered, while paddling! The Quad Cities area is rich with water. Paddling conditions on the Mississippi and Rock Rivers are perfect for multi-day excursions with camping access, afternoon urban getaways, and getting in touch with nature for all levels of paddlers. The 45 miles of Quad Cities Water Trails also tie directly into 73 miles of recreational trails for exceptional cycling and hiking.
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River Action's E-Tour brings new technology to the riverfront and creates opportunities to engage new audiences. QR Codes and web addresses have replaced the phone numbers from River Action’s Audio Tour.
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