Upcoming Events

Prairie Rivers network periodically hosts events, river cleanups, fundraisers, press conferences and educational meetings.  Volunteers are needed to help with some events: Go to our Volunteer Opportunities page to see which events need volunteers.

Upcoming Events

June 30, 2004Illinois Department of Natural Resources Budget Cuts
October 2, 2004Salt Fork River Cleanup

Press Releases

June 2, 2003Educational Display Celebrates Rivers of the Vermilion
Other river-related organizations also have outings or events on our rivers and streams:

Living Lands and Waters is an organization performing community river cleanups, tree plantings, and educational workshops along our larger Midwestern rivers. To see if there is an event coming near where you live, visit their website

Friends of the Chicago River hosts many events such as the Flatwater Classic and River Rescue Day. Click their upcoming events for more information

2004 Illinois Paddling Council Race Schedule: IPC has a list of 14 canoe and kayak races throughout the year in Illinois. Click here to visit IPC's site and view their schedule.

Mackinaw Canoe Club has non-competitive paddling trips scheduled virtually every weekend throughout the season. Visit their website here for a trip schedule.