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
Register for the “Rendezvous” - our annual membership meeting.
It’s Sunday March 3rd. Hear about the exciting things we’ve been doing and our 2024 events. Vote for NWIPA’s officers.
Click here to register.
May 18, 2024
Registration Through Audubon Society
Birding Festival
Galien River
New Buffalo, MI
TBD
Registration opens July
Everglades of the North
New this year….
Western Indiana bayou!
TBD
Registration opens August
Outdoor Adventure Festival - Little Cal
East Branch of the Little Calumet
Portage & Chesterton/Porter, 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