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SUMMARY:Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/des-plaines-river-canoe-kayak-marathon/
LOCATION:Des Plaines River\, Libertyville\, IL
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SUMMARY:DuPage River Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this annual clean-up sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage and the Conservation Foundation\, among others. We’ll pick up trash along the West Branch from Winfield to Warrenville or sites to be named later. Morning paddle only. \nBring PFD (must wear on river). \nCar shift: 8:30. Launch: 9:00. 
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/dupage-river-sweep/
LOCATION:West Chicago – Warrenville\, West Chicago\, IL
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DTSTAMP:20260421T134926
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T160814Z
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SUMMARY:Current Buster – Fox River\, St Charles\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Race for  both kayaks and Canoes\nShort race and long race: both go upstream and return\n50th Anniversary of the race this year!\nThere is a class for whatever you are paddling\nHosted by The St. Charles Canoe Club
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/current-buster-fox-river-st-charles-il/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134926
CREATED:20240314T171657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T171657Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Illinois River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Earth Day with cleanup sites on land or on water across our entire watershed. Please register online. Cleanup site locations are below with a map link for each site. Pick the section that you care about! Join us at the IRWP lake pavilion in Cave Springs between 12:30 and 2:30 pm after the cleanup for hamburgers\, hot dogs\, and raffle prizes for outdoor gear! (map) In partnership with Arvest Bank and Sam’s Club.  \nALL Participants MUST complete an online registration including waiver. Participants in boats must wear a life jacket at all times on the float. \nAll cleanup participants should have appropriate gear: sturdy shoes\, long pants and shirts\, hat\, sunscreen\, plenty of water. Basic cloth gloves and trash bags will be provided. (Some waders\, trash grabbers\, and other equipment may be provided depending on site conditions.) \nAll sites begin at 9 am unless otherwise specified. We will provide final details on your site the week prior to the event. No rain date is planned.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/annual-illinois-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Illinois River\, Various - see map\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134926
CREATED:20240317T191555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T192046Z
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SUMMARY:Expanding Paddler’s Access to Illinois Rivers:  An online conversation supporting House Bill 4807
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Illinois has 26\,000 miles of paddleable waterways\, relatively few of which are considered “public waters”?\nJoin Scott Hays\, President and Advocacy Chair of the Illinois Paddling Council for an online conversation to build support among the paddling community for HB4807\, a bill in our General Assembly to expand paddler’s access to Illinois rivers.\nParticipants MUST register HERE\nLive on Zoom\, Tuesday\, March 26 at 6:30pm. Link below:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81564403024…
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/expanding-paddlers-access-to-illinois-rivers-an-online-conversation-supporting-house-bill-4807/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260421T134926
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T175759Z
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SUMMARY:Caneocopia 2024
DESCRIPTION:Location\nAlliant Energy Center\n1919 Alliant Energy Way\nMadison\, Wisconsin \nShow Hours\nFriday: 3 PM to 8 PM\nSaturday: 9 AM to 6 PM\nSunday: 10 AM to 4 PM \nTickets\n1-Day: $15.00\n3-Day: $30.00 \nThe Illinois Paddling Council again looks forward to exhibiting at Canoecopia 2024 hosted by Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison\, Wisconsin. We’ll be there with information and handouts and the always-popular but never-to-be-taken-lightly lowhead dam simulator\, which graphically demonstrates what happens when paddlecraft attempt to paddle over lowhead dams and get caught in ‘rollers’. \nIn addition\, they’ll have “the best selection of the season” of “more than 100\,000 square feet of kayaks\, canoes\, stand up paddleboards\, outdoor equipment and clothing” so it’s a great place to see the latest and best selection of paddling gear. \n\nMain Exhibit Hall\n\nFrom the Canoecopia website: “With over 100 presentations and clinics\, Canoecopia is also an educational event where you can learn about specific gear for your style of paddling\, develop skills to get you where you want to go\, and discover some of the many places to paddle\, both near and far. If you’re interested in experiencing life on the water\, Canoecopia is the best place to spend the weekend!” \nSo put a trip up to Madison on your calendar for March 8\, 9\, and 10. Be sure to check in with your friends at the IPC and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/caneocopia-2024/
LOCATION:Alliant Enegry Center\, Madison\, 1919 Alliant Enegry Way\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231028T203000
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CREATED:20221105T110855Z
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UID:1819-1698516000-1698525000@illinoispaddling.org
SUMMARY:IPC Annual Dinner 2023 - The Gathering of the Paddlers
DESCRIPTION:IPC Annual Dinner 2023\nThe Gathering of the Paddlers\nEmmet’s Brewery\, West Dundee\, IL\nOct 28\, 6-8:30 pm\nFeatured presentation:\nThe Story of the Fastest Descent on the Mississippi River from Source to Sea\nWally Werderich\, Team Member & Paddler Mississippi Speed Record Team\nAnd updates on:\nThe new bill to open access to Illinois Rivers \nIPC past year updates \nNational Water Trail Designation for the Fox River Water Trail \n2023 Paddling Champions \n…and more \nJoin us Saturday\, October 28\, 6-8:30 pm\nAt Emmet’s Brewery\nWest Dundee\, IL 60118 \nPLEASE REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL DINNER HERE\nTickets: $50 per person – includes 2024 Membership in the Illinois Paddling Council. Paid up members pay $40\, a 20% discount! \nTO PAY: \n\nMail check made out to IPC to: Don Mueggenborg\, IPC Treasurer\, 9 E Peiffer\, Lemont\, IL 60439n\nPay in advance with Paypal or with card\, using this link:\n\nPay with cash or check at the door at the Annual Meeting
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/illinois-paddling-council-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Emmet’s Brewery\, West Dundee\, 128 West Main Street\, West Dundee\, IL\, 60118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Meeting,Paddling
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230820
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CREATED:20230314T223405Z
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SUMMARY:Floatzilla!
DESCRIPTION:Floatzilla 2023 at Lake Potter\, Rock Island IL
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/floatzilla/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T121111Z
UID:2496-1685750400-1685836799@illinoispaddling.org
SUMMARY:Mid American Canoe & Kayak Race
DESCRIPTION:Boat Race near Aurora IL on the Fox River\, run by the Fox Valley Park District
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/mid-american-canoe-kayak-race/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Race
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230522
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UID:2484-1684627200-1684713599@illinoispaddling.org
SUMMARY:Des Plaines Canoe & Kayak Marathon
DESCRIPTION:66th Annual Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak marathon \nhttps://www.canoemarathon.com/ \n2 Options: 18.5 miles and 5.25 miles
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/des-plaines-canoe-kayak-marathon/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Race
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T000000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Fox River Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Fox River Summit\, Thursday\, March 16th\, 2023 at Veterans Terrace in Burlington\, WI \nFeatured Speakers include Mike Miller from the WDNR Bureau of Water Quality on “Risks Posed by Neonicotinoid Insecticides to Wisconsin’s Streams and Rivers”\, and Jenni Kempf Schiavone of the Friends of the Fox River on “Full-Length Fox River Trippin’”. Additional Speakers and Agenda at southeastfoxriver.org \nIndividual Summit Registration 41.50 \nSummit and 1-year SFRP membership 51.50 \nSponsor the Fox River Summit (includes one ticket) 150.00 \nRegister today at: https://www.southeastfoxriver.org/
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/11th-annual-fox-river-summit/
LOCATION:Veterans Terrace at Echo Park\, Burlington\, WI\, 589 Milwaukee Ave\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Watershed Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134926
CREATED:20221018T201523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230205T201331Z
UID:2201-1678437000-1678465800@illinoispaddling.org
SUMMARY:2023 Kankakee River Watershed Conference
DESCRIPTION: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\, numerous waterfront initiatives\, continued monitoring of water quality and quantity\, and other initiatives and on-going activities on and within the Kankakee River watershed.\nThere is no fee for attending\, and box lunches will be provided.\nThe Kankakee River is an essential natural resource for the health and vitality of our area. Sustainable stewardship of this remarkable asset is of concern to multiple interests. By bringing together all stakeholders for a day of education\, conversation and networking\, the intent is to bridge gaps and forge new partnerships to ensure a continually improving watershed for the good of all residents.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/illinois-river-meeting/
LOCATION:Kankakee Community College\, 100 College Drive\, Kankakee\, IL\, 60901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Paddling,Watershed Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T230319Z
UID:2432-1677697200-1677704400@illinoispaddling.org
SUMMARY:Fox River Jeopardy
DESCRIPTION:https://friendsofthefoxriver.wildapricot.org/event-5168951 \nFriends of the Fox River presents trivia night for the Fox River. Join them at Whiskey and Wine in downtown Algonquin IL. on Monday 2/27 from 7-9pm.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/fox-river-jeopardy/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134926
CREATED:20221018T201134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T203555Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie State Canoeists Fall Dinner and Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Prairie State Canoeists \nFall Dinner & Meeting \nSaturday evening\, November 12\nVilla Olivia\n1401 West Lake Street\, Bartlett\, Illinois 60103 \n______________________\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t wait. Make your reservation for the\nAnnual PSC Fall Dinner and Meeting. \n\nThe cost is $35.00\, with your choice of a chicken or pasta entree. The entire menu and other details are available on the PSC web site\, including the portal for paying. Click on PSC Annual Good Time \nSocial Time @ 5:30 PM (cash bar)\nDinner @ 6:15 PM\nMeeting and Elections @ 7:15 PM\nProgram @ 7:30 PM\nThe PSC Board will meet at 4:00 PM; interested members may attend. \nOur Guest Speaker will be a representative from  \nThis organization was founded in 1998 to protect\, preserve\, and restore the natural environment.  LL&W has since worked on 24 rivers in 21 states by sponsoring river clean-ups. Click on LL&W for more information about this organization. \n\n______________
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/prairie-state-canoeists-fall-dinner-and-meeting/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134926
CREATED:20221028T194803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T200302Z
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SUMMARY:IPC's Annual "Gathering of the Paddlers" Dinner
DESCRIPTION:  \nIPC Annual Dinner 2022\nThe Gathering of the Paddlers\nB. Harley Bradley House\, Kankakee IL\nNov 5\, 6-8pm\nFeatured presentation:\nThe African-American History Water Trail on the Little Calumet and Cal Sag Channel\nLaura Barghusen\, Openlands\nMike Taylor\, Water Trail Keeper\, Little Calument River\nAnd updates on:\n\nChanges to Illinois Water Access Law\nStatewide River Mapping Initiative\nJoliet-Marquette 350 Expedition\n…and more\n\nJoin us Saturday\, November 5\, 6-8pm\nAt the Frank Lloyd Wright designed B. Harley Bradley House\n701 S Harrison Ave\nKankakee\, IL 60901\nA fried chicken dinner with delicious sides\, including their famous macaroni salad\, will be provided buffet style by local favorite JR’s Chicken of Kankakee with a vegetarian mostaccioli option for those that prefer.\n  \nTickets: $25 per person – includes 2023 Membership in the Illinois Paddling Council \n\n \n\n\n\nIPC Annual Dinner Reservation\n\n\nAnnual Dinner w/ 2023 Membership $25.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \nOr to pay at the door with cash or check\, send email to sphays12@gmail.com \n\n 
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/ipcs-annual-gathering-of-the-paddlers-dinner/
LOCATION:B. Harley Bradley House\, 701 S. Harrison Avenue\, Kankakee\, IL\, 60901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Meeting,Paddling
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