The Missouri Paddling Coalition is a driven, grass roots organization dedicated to making paddling accessible to everyone.  Member organizations and friends of MOPadCo gather every other month in locations around the state to share information, plan events and support each other and paddling sports in our region.

Mission Statement: To collectively become the source of information/resource about paddling in Missouri (and the surrounding areas). 

Core Values:  Community, Safety, Advocacy.

If you are an organization hosting paddle races, clinics and paddle related events, please fill our our 2024 Calendar for Paddling events.  You will need to fill it out separately for each event.  This list is distributed monthly to the email roster.  You are free to share and post about any event listed.

Share information and look for opportunities by joining our Missouri Paddling Coalition Facebook group.

Founding Organizations

Organization	Region	Links
Greenway Network To conserve natural resources and protect watersheds	St. Louis
Missouri River Relief Missouri River Relief’s mission is to engage individuals and communities along the Missouri River in the exploration, enjoyment, restoration and care of the river through hands-on river cleanups, education programs and recreation.	Central
Ozark Mountain Paddlers An all volunteer community of paddlers in and around the Ozarks who have joined to teach about conservation, recreation and education on our local rivers and streams.	Southwest
Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper The Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper is a grassroots, citizen-led conservation organization focused on clean water and dedicated to protecting fishable, swimmable, drinkable water for all Missourians.	Statewide
Mississippi River Water Trail Association The Mississippi River Water Trail Association works with the US Army Corps of Engineers to oversee 121 miles of nationally recognized water trail on the Mississippi River from Saverton, MO to Saint Louis, MO. The mission of the MRWTA is to provide to the public safety and skills education through big river paddling opportunities in order to facilitate safe river recreation and stewardship throughout the entire Mississippi River basin.	St. Louis
Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition Stream Teams United promotes and supports Missouri Stream Teams and Stream Team Associations. We facilitate education of Stream Teams and the general public in order to build an appreciation and knowledge of Missouri stream resources. We support stewardship projects to improve the health of Missouri’s rivers and streams. We advocate for clean water, provide information to Missouri citizens, and serve as a united voice for healthy Missouri waters.	Statewide
Earth’s Classroom To use experiential education to advance awareness, understanding, and appreciation of ecology, cultural history, and their interrelationships.	East Central

Member Organizations

Organization	Region	Links
Platte County Parks and Recreation Platte County Parks vision is to create community through people, partnerships, and parks.	Kansas City
Team River Runner To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!	St. Louis
Meramec River Recreation Association Meramec River Recreation Association is a group dedicated to the sustainable recreation and development on the lower Meramec River, basin, from Sullivan, Missouri to its confluence with the Mississippi River at Flamm City, Missouri. Established in 1975 by Governor Christopher Bond to take care of the lower Meramec River and its tributaries.	East Central
Heros On The Water Building, Healing Communities Paddle, Fish, Heal Active duty military, veterans, law enforcement officers and first responders and their families.	St. Louis
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 52 The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the enrolled volunteer component of the US Coast Guard, focusing on recreational boating safety and force multiplier activities in the Springfield Metro Area and Southwest Missouri.	Southwest
James River Basin Partnership The James River Basin Partnership (JRBP) is a grassroots, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization working to improve and protect the water quality of the springs, streams, rivers, and lakes in the James River watershed which consists of almost a million acres of land in portions of eight counties.	Southwest
Missouri River Trail To make the Missouri River accessible to recreational paddlers	St. Louis