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Welcome Whitewater Kayakers and Canoeists! Why should you join Chicago Whitewater Association? Because CWA is the place for Greater Chicago whitewater boaters to hook-up for great times both on and off the river. CWA has pool sessions in the Fall and Winter to help teach beginners the basics of our exciting sport. We then have several beginner trips in the Spring in Illinois and Wisconsin to help these students learn their river skills. CWA is also the place that newcomers to the area contact to learn about Midwest paddling opportunites. We search the smallest creeks and streams for Illinois Whitewater. But, we do enjoy paddling outside of the Midwest. You can make new friends to kayak or canoe those distant rivers or to socialize with in Chicago. Join CWA, an organization of paddlers, kayakers as well as canoe enthusiasts, who love the fun and excitement of fast running rivers and are dedicated to the upkeep and preservation of America's beautiful river systems. Things are a changin' Summer is coming to close and we've had a wet season. CWA members have been out paddling quite a bit taking advantage of all the thunderstorms. In June we welcomed back Steve as president and Bob and our new VP and with them comes some more changes - MORE SOCIALS! So keep a look out for new demos at REI and many more outings each month. River levels Want easy access to river levels? Visit www.chicagowhitewater.org/cwa/usgs to get a reading of the most popular runs in the area. Call or email club members if you want to paddle - never go out alone! Other Stuff CWA T-shirts are still available!