Call Your State Representative

Calling your legislator is one of the most effective ways to advocate for expanding public recreational access to Illinois rivers ! Click "More Details >>" above to display their phone number, then call their office directly using the sample phone script below.

Sample Phone Script:
Hello my name is (your name) and I am a constituent in your district at (your address) in (your city).

I am a (kayaker/canoeist/paddleboarder) that paddles the (local river or rivers preferably in your representative’s district).

A combination of federal and state laws regulate public waterways in Illinois, but the laws are widely misunderstood. As a result, unfair public access restrictions are being imposed and adversely affecting individuals and businesses. 

This session, Rep. Janet Yang-Rohr filed HB 1873 which amends the Illinois Rivers., Lakes and Streams Act to make clear that all rivers in Illinois should be accessible to paddlers across the state of Illinois without fear that they may be trespassing on private property.

I am asking for you to please co-sponsor HB 1873 so that Illinois paddlers can access Illinois rivers.

I hope you will be willing to join this effort by co-sponsoring and supporting HB 1873. Would you be willing to do that?

Thank you very much for your time.