Environmental Hero Awards             

   Better Fishing Association

   Friends of the Hennepin Canal

 

   Hennepin Canal Superintendent

   Steve Moser Retires

 

   IDNR's Mike Conlin retires

   Read Peoria Journal Star Article

 

  Note: The info below was posted to keep people informed about the 2008 Illinois Park closing events and the actions taken by organizations.

          Some links may no longer  be valid.

  Gov. Quinn Reopens Seven State Parks                                                                      Parks & Historic Sites Closing Info                                              

        Read IDNR Article                                                       BFA Reacts to Canal Parkway Closing               Saves the Parks Petition Link (Rachel Pfaff)

                                                                                                Contact Your Legislators                                      BFA Save the Parks Resolution Form

                                                                                                Lt. Governor's Save Our Parks Site                      BFA Save the Parks Petition Form      

  Funding Restored for Four State Parks                       Friends of the Hennepin Canal Petition Link

         Bloomington-Normal Pantagraph

         Peoria Journal Star

 

 

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Hennepin Canal Arial Maps

12th Annual Kid's Fishing Expo

Date:   Saturday, May 22, 2010

Place:  Baker Lake - Airport Road - Peru

More Expo Info

 

Standing water & soggy grounds from all night & early morning rain caused the 2009 event to be cancelled.

2008 Pictures

 

Sponsors : Better Fishing Association of  Northern Illinois,

Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, and the LaSalle Rotary Club
In association with :
Cities of  Peru,  LaSalle &  Oglesby
& Peru Rescue Squad
 

25th Lock 14 Kid's Fishing Tournament

 

Date:   Saturday, June 12, 2010
 Place:  I&M Canal - Lock 14 - LaSalle

More Tourney Info

 

2009 News Tribune Tourney Article (Includes Trophy Winners)
2009 Pictures

 

Sponsors: Better Fishing Association  of  Northern Illinois,

Illinois Department of  Natural Resources, Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, and  LaSalle Rotary Club 
In association with:
Cities of  LaSalle, Peru & Oglesby
& Peru Rescue Squad 

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