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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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By Scott Hays, IPC president Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Representative Janet Yang Rohr of Naperville, the lead sponsor for House Bill 1873, the Public Access to Navigable Waters Act which will give all paddlers the right to…
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The IPC relies on our ALL-volunteer organization to make available and disseminate the paddling information our Illinois paddling community needs and wants. We welcome new members to consider joining our Board of Directors to help us guide the overall direction…
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By Danelle Heike, RiverWatch Director & Stream Ecologist Illinois RiverWatch is a community science organization that trains volunteers to monitor water quality in local rivers and streams. Our primary RiverWatch program teaches community members to observe stream habitats and to…
Read MoreThe 2025 IPC racing season officially wrapped up with a fantastic finale — The Fall Classic, hosted by the St. Charles Canoe Club on September 28. This 7th and final race of the season brought paddlers from across the state…
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Join us for our Annual Gathering of the Paddlers Dinner: Saturday, November 8 2025 at 5:30pm. Please note the reception and networking begins at 5:30 and the program and dinner will begin at 6:00 pm, it’s encouraged to arrive between…
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Come and challenge your canoe, kayak, racing skills at the Illinois Paddling DuPage / Channahon Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race at Channahon State Park 25302 W Story St, Channahon, IL 60410. (41.423997950549754, -88.22776508622594) This is a 7 mile upstream downstream race so no shuttling is required…
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Meet Marcos – new ACA State Director for Illinois Very few paddlers actually know that the American Canoe Association (ACA) exists, and even fewer know that each State has a Director working on expanding the paddling footprint. Meet Marcos Garcia…
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By Scott Hays Illinois HB (House Bill) 1873 will open up access to all Illinois rivers for paddlers statewide. Significantly, 1873 is the year that the first statewide conservation law was passed in Illinois. Unfortunately, HB 1873 did not make…
Read MoreBy James Tracy I recently had the opportunity to run the London Marathon. As a part of that journey, my wife and I spent a week in London. As an avid kayaker, I was hoping for an opportunity to kayak…
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The Annual Riverside Regatta is on July 5th. A spectacle you won’t want to miss. This year celebrates Riverside Sesquicentennial. please joun us as we paddle the De Plaines River. we will have Colored Smoke Bombs available on Green and…
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