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Our Mission
We are dedicated to developing the region's paddling resources and opportunities, providing environmental stewardship of the region's waterways, education, and to be a link between the region's paddlers.
NWIPA is an IRS 501c3 non-profit charitable organization
Upcoming Events and Classes
Saturday, August 24th
Everglades of the North
Kankakee River and Bayous
Lake Village, IN
Sunday, September 8th
Registration opens soon
Outdoor Adventure Festival
East Branch of the Little Calumet River
Porter, IN
Saturday, October 12th
Registration opens Soon
Kankakee River Sand Hill Crane Paddle
Kankakee River
North Judson, IN
Spring 2025
Sign Up in early 2025
Rendezvous
TBD
Porter, IN
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Places to Paddle
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Become A Part of Our Paddling Movement!
Become a NWIPA Member
Benefits of Membership:
Early access to event tickets and loaner kayaks / canoes
Discounts at Fluid Fun Canoe and Kayak Sales in Bristol IN on purchases of paddling equipment and boats
Discount on NWIPA paddler education courses
Meet new friends with shared interests
Be an important part of promoting paddling Northwest Indiana
Opportunity to vote for the President and Board Members
Eligibility to run for office or board positions
NWIPA will not share or sell your name or contact information with any third party.
Only summarized statistics may be used for the purpose of promoting Northwest Indiana Paddling.
A family is defined as the immediate family members living together at one address
Membership period is one year, beginning on April 1
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