Mission Statement
River Action strives to foster the environmental, economic, and cultural vitality of the Mississippi River and its riverfront in the Quad City region.
How We Take Action:
- Collaborating and partnering with people who appreciate and understand the importance of the Mississippi River and its place within the Quad Cities region.
- Advocating for the protection and enjoyment of the Mississippi River for people within the Quad Cities region.
- Developing and presenting programs, activities and projects that positively impact the people of the Quad Cities region and provide opportunities to enjoy the Mississippi River.
- Educating people in the Quad Cities region about the history, environmental impact and uniqueness of the Mississippi River.
- Respecting the natural beauty and magnificence of the Mississippi River and recognizing those people who share this respect within the Quad Cities region.
Executive Director
Executive Assistant
Program Manager
Team Members
Greta Solbrig, Green Iowa AmeriCorps Intern
Maggie Berger, CRS Intern
Chris True, Events Director
Board of Directors
Jennifer Hirsch, President
Jack Cullen, Vice President
Stand in: Marilynn Bartles, Secretary/Treasurer
Jeff Anderson
Joe Chambers
Tim Chen
Beth Clark
Rita Rawson
Jim Huiskamp
Brock Earnhardt
Tom Hepner
Sarah Lande
Norm Moline, Ph.D.
Matt Ostrom
Terry Ousley
John Riches
Anshu Singh