Access and Water Trails Development

Kankakee River National Water Trail

June 24, 2024

By Mary Susebach The Kankakee River National Water Trail provides 133 miles of paddling on a historic river flowing through several county parks. Formerly known as the Everglades of the North—before the river was dredged and straightened in the early…

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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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Expanding Paddlers’ Access to Illinois Rivers

April 3, 2024

Contact your House Member TODAY! All You Need to Know for Supporting HB 4708 By the Illinois Department of Natural Resources estimate, Illinois has 26,000 miles of waterways. Unfortunately, IDNR classifies only a select few of our state’s waterways as…

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