The Illinois Paddling Council Priorities:

• Develop Water Trails and Improve access to Illinois waterways.
• Work with State, Local, and National Governmental Agencies to address issues important to paddlers
• Stewardship and Advocate for the conservation and restoration of Illinois Rivers and Lakes.
• Paddling safety and education
• Provide information about paddle-sports to paddlers and the public.
• Paddling competition and sanction races in Illinois.