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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, Advocacy Chair and President, IPC In a decision inconsistent with federal law, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has determined that 98% of all rivers in the state of Illinois are designated as “non-navigable” and are the…
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by Anthea Halpryn, IPC Racing Task Force Chair In our last newsletter, we celebrated last years’ winners of the IPC Paddling Circuit. Now it’s time for YOU to join in the competition to become an Illinois Paddling Champion! It’s not…
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By Lucas D. Myrna, Secretary, Friends of Kickapoo Creek. The Friends of Kickapoo Creek (Officially, F.O.K.C., NFP) is a Peoria, Illinois, nonprofit founded in 2023 by the cousins Jackson Myrna, Lucas Myrna, and William Ewers. The cousins had been canoeing,…
Read MoreBy Joe Ginger, Vice President, Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation The Pecatonica River is a designated “Water Trail.” It has received recognition for that designation from Stephenson County, the federal government, and the State of Illinois. The designation is…
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by Anthea Halpryn, IPC External Affairs Committee Chair Canoecopia is the largest paddle sports convention in the Midwest. If you haven’t been, it’s a great weekend filled with all things paddle-related, from 100+ vendors on the expo floor to lots…
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Paddle through adventure, fun, and community on Missouri’s most crooked river! The Bourbeuse Bluebell Race is Earth’s Classroom’s biggest fundraiser of the year, offering an exciting 18.2-mile paddle down the beautiful Bourbeuse River, just south of Rosebud, MO. Whether you’re…
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First float of the year!!!! RSVP for details or questions. https://www.friendsofkickapoocreek.org/event/may-cleanup-float/ Location information will be sent out the week of the event.
Read MoreJoin us for our 3nd. Annual “Tri It” Mini Triathlon on Saturday May 17th. The Race will start at 10am at the Cleveland Boat Ramp with kayaking down river to the Colona ramp, once landed you will carry your kayak…
Read MorePlease join us for WMCKA’s 34th Sea Kayaking Symposium, held from May 23rd-26th, 2025, at Camp Pendalouan – Muskegon County, MI. The symposium fills up fast – we would like to encourage you to register early. Online registration for WMCKA’s…
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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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