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How Illinois Water Access Law Measures Up to Other States

April 9, 2024

In discussing HB 4708, the IPC is frequently asked how we measure up to other states. The short answer for paddlers: poorly. Which is why IPC supports the passage of HB 4708 and are asking YOU to help us pass…

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2024 Gathering of the Paddlers: Wrapping Up Another Great Year!

November 10, 2024

IPC members had a great time at our Annual Gathering of the Paddlers this year in Yorkville, home of the Marge Cline Whitewater Course. Some of us took this opportunity to paddle the whitewater course before the meeting. The course…

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IPC Welcomes Anthea Halpryn to our Board of Directors

November 10, 2024

IPC Welcomes Anthea Halpryn to our Board of Directors IPC welcomes our newest Board Member: Anthea Halpryn. One of our speakers at this year’s Gathering of the Paddlers in Yorkville, Anthea is an avid solo kayak paddler, a Level 2…

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IPC: Making Illinois Rivers Legally Accessible to Paddlers

November 10, 2024

Again this year, the paddler’s advocacy community will be working with the Illinois legislature to pass legislation correcting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ erroneous interpretation of water law. This interpretation designates 98% of Illinois’s waterways as the private property…

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Join our IPC Auxiliary Volunteers

November 10, 2024

The IPC is an ALL-volunteer organization focused on paddlesports in Illinois and we need your help!  Join our newly-forming corps of Illinois Paddling Council Auxiliary Volunteers! No special expertise or big commitment of time needed. You tell us what you’re…

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New Documentary Film Release: “Mississippi Speed Record: An Epic Adventure”

November 10, 2024

Many of us in the paddling community are familiar with the epic, Guiness World Record-setting trip of Scott Miller, Paul Cox, Wally Werderich and Judson Steinback down the Mississippi River to set the World Speed Record of 16 days, 20…

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IPC: Fully powered by our paddler community!

November 10, 2024

IPC: Fully powered by our paddler community! Do you….              love paddling in Illinois?              want accessible, clean and safe waterways?                  race or have an interest in racing?                      want a one-stop-shop for…

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Fall Paddle Festival

September 26, 2024

Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, pumpkin painting, nature play, and music. Presented with Back Yard Nature Center, Wilderness Inquiry and Chicago River Canoe & Kayak. experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov

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Pirate Paddle

August 23, 2024

Ahoy, matets! Aaaaaare you up to a new paddleing challenge?  Hit the ligh seas of Whalon Lake to see if the ppirate life is really for you.  We weill need all hands on deck to join a cres, compete in…

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Morning Paddle

August 23, 2024

What better way to start the day than with a morning paddle! Join interpretive naturalists as we tour Lake Chaminwood to explore the preserve from the water. Fee: $20 per person. Age: Ages 13 and older. Registration required by Thursday,…

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Sunrise Paddle

August 23, 2024

Calling all early birds to start the day on the water! Enjoy a tour of Lake Chaminwood as the sun rises and the wildlife begin to stir. Join interpretive naturalists to explore the nooks and crannies of Lake Chaminwood to…

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