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
April 11, 2026
RSVP Soon
Rendezvous
Porter, IN
June 21, 2026
Eventbrite Registration
Coming Soon
Trail Creek Fun Float
Michigan City, IN
July 5, 2026
Eventbrite Registration
Coming Soon
Paddle in the Park
Porter, IN
July 25, 2026
Eventbrite Registration
Coming Soon
La Porte Lakefest
La Porte, IN
Places to Paddle
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
