Leave your Leaves

I have known Dean Mathias for 30 years, and he is the complete essence of activity on the river and off. His goal is to increase bike users in the QC’s, and whether he thinks of himself as a leader or not, he leads by example

Inspiring Youth to Care about Nature

The 7th season of the QC Environmental Film Series begins next January in our new venue…St. Ambrose’s Galvin Fine Arts Center theater!

The Riverfronts are to be Enjoyed panel at River Action’s Upper Mississippi River Conference, October 15-16, will seek to enthuse future riverfront festival planners in new ideas and practical how-to advice.

Why Do We Measure

The Upper Mississippi River Conference is returning for its 19th year on October 15th and 16th, with a strong focus on river issues and environmental change.

Water is a defining force that shapes the character of each place it touches. The role of water in transport, industry, sanitation, and nourishment made it the reason for human settlement. It is a feature to be celebrated—not treated just as cosmetic or as a commodity.

Maintenance Needs to Keep Up

A RiverWay story by Dale Hachtel, volunteer at River Action and one of the directors of the Blackhawk Hiking Club.