We are very happy to announce that our Green Paddle for Waterway Conservation goes to Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation! This award is given annually to an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to paddlesports by protecting America's waterways.
The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) was founded in 2009 to improve the quality of the Pecatonica River in Illinois and to
acquire and develop access points for paddlers and conduct paddling
instruction and events. The group has worked with county, state and Federal
agencies to acquire land for non-motorized boat launch sites, picnic areas, and hauled
tons of trash from the river. They also developed two postcard booklets showing
historic pictures of the river and town to raise funds to continue their river
restoration and access efforts!
FPRF are encouraging use of the river by providing free
monthly canoeing and kayaking instruction and also holding an annual
competitive event.
The organization’s efforts have resulted in a significant
increase in the use of the river during the last seven years. The National Park
Service Department of the Interior, has recognized one of the developed access
sites, called Atten’s Landing, as part of their Rivers and trails Program
which was the only such project in Illinois.
If you would like more information about ACA's Awards, please follow this link: www.americancanoe.org/Awards
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