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It’s time again for IPC members to consider renewing their annual membership donation to the IPC. Last year, your donations helped us launch an updated, bright, shiny and new website for the IPC and we created new promotional materials for…
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Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Fox River Summit, Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at Veterans Terrace in Burlington, WI Featured Speakers include Mike Miller from the WDNR Bureau of Water Quality on “Risks Posed by Neonicotinoid Insecticides to…
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Thanks to all who braved that wind last Saturday to come to Kankakee for the IPC Annual Dinner, the “Gathering of the Paddlers” at the beautiful Wright-designed Bradley House on the Kankakee River. Our turnout was excellent (the House was…
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IPC Annual Dinner 2023 The Gathering of the Paddlers Emmet’s Brewery, West Dundee, IL Oct 28, 6-8:30 pm Featured presentation: The Story of the Fastest Descent on the Mississippi River from Source to Sea Wally Werderich, Team Member & Paddler…
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IPC Annual Dinner 2022 The Gathering of the Paddlers B. Harley Bradley House, Kankakee IL Nov 5, 6-8pm Featured presentation: The African-American History Water Trail on the Little Calumet and Cal Sag Channel Laura Barghusen, Openlands Mike Taylor, Water Trail…
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Great things are happening on our Kankakee River, yet a lot of works still needs to be done. Please join us for a one-day workshop where we will discuss, explore and learn more about the removal of sand and sediment,…
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Prairie State Canoeists Fall Dinner & Meeting Saturday evening, November 12 Villa Olivia 1401 West Lake Street, Bartlett, Illinois 60103 ______________________ Don’t wait. Make your reservation for the Annual PSC Fall Dinner and Meeting. The cost is $35.00, with your…
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Contributed by Kevin Bradley and Don Mueggenborg The IPC is a proud sponsor of recreational canoe and kayak racing in Illinois. We help to get the word out about racing and racing season but also track points and award trophies…
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Contributed by Roger Schamberger and Joe Ginger This past August, the Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation completed a new kayak launch at Wes Block landing. Wes Block landing is 6 upriver miles from Tutty’s Crossing landing in Freeport. Using…
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By Various Contributors This year, from late August and all through September, paddle clubs from around the state enlisted local volunteers to host “It’s Our River Day” cleanups. From the Sangamon to the Fox, and the Mackinaw to the DuPage,…
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