Advocacy

The launch of the wes block on the river

Newest Boat Launch Completed at Wes Block Landing on the Pecatonica River

October 18, 2022

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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Senior People Getting Ready for Paddling

Illinois Cleans Up Our Rivers During “It’s Our River Day” Events

October 18, 2022

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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Gathering of the Paddlers 2023: IPC Annual Meeting and Dinner

October 8, 2022

The IPC invites paddling enthusiasts from around the state to join us for the Illinois Paddling Council’s Annual Gathering of the Paddlers, the IPC Annual Meeting and Dinner. This year’s dinner is Saturday evening, October 28 from 6-9pm at Emmet’s…

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