Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders, Inc

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About Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders, Inc

Our Mission

 LKSI is a non for profit organization incorporated in 2000. The members represent Civic, Political, Agricultural, Industrial, Environmental, and Recreational interests. The organization works for the future protection, use, and preservation of the Lower Kaskaskia River Basin.

Our History

LKSI was formed as a response to a watershed plan that was to be submitted for national recognition.  Some local leaders were leery of the effort and wanted to work as a group for two years to understand the value of a diverse group and to work as a team locally.

This was accomplished by facilitating and carrying out continuing consultations among the stakeholders to encourage development of consensus policies for guiding public and private activities in the basin and to find ways for them to cooperate in putting those policies into practical effect.

In 2002, LKSI accepted funds and agreed to carry on for the former Kaskaskia Industrial Development Corporation (KIDC) whose many members had worked hard for 47 years to attract industry and provide jobs in the Kaskaskia River Valley.  LKSI is also a member of the Kaskaskia Watershed Association.

how can YOU get involved?

Individuals and businesses that are interested in the Kaskaskia River and all the benefits that it provides to the region should become members. Everyone is encouraged to join before the end of March so that the member and a guest can participate in the Annual Barge Trip. This is a benefit that members receive by belonging to the organization. This is a highly sought benefit.

Membership is $25.00 per year. A membership application can be downloaded below. The membership form should be completed and mailed, along with your check made payable to “LKSI”, to:


Anna Guebert; Kaskaskia Regional Port District

336 N. Main St.

Red Bud, IL 62278

Membership Application

To become a member, click on the PDF below to print out the form. Complete it and send it with the membership fee to the person listed on the form. You must be a member in good standing by March 31st of each year to attend the Barge Trip. Dues are $25.00 and includes a first come, first reserved basis ticket to the Barge Trip. Members must register for the barge trip in advance of the event. 

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meetings

  LKSI meets every other month starting in January with the exception of September (Barge Trip), November (Thanksgiving) and December (Christmas). A board reorganization and program planning meeting is held in December. The meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at a location in the Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders area, from 

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a meal starting at 11:30am. 

Downloads and announcements

Below are downloadable PDFs of planned meetings for the year, the membership application, list of current board and directors, meeting minutes, and meeting agendas. If you would like to view any financial reports, please contact the current board treasurer. 

2025 LKSI Programs and Activities Plan (pdf)

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2025 January 22 LKSI Minutes (pdf)

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Application for 2025 Membership (pdf)

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2025 LKSI Board of Directors (pdf)

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programs

Barge Trip

 Every other year, LKSI holds the Barge Trip, which is only open to members and sponsors. 


This trip is held on the first Friday after Labor Day and is a way for people and elected officials to become better acquainted with the value of the river to the local area. 

The trip starts at one of the port terminals and begins boarding at 5:00 PM. A meal on the barge is served along with other refreshments and dessert. A short program is conducted that informs those on the barge what the navigation project brings to the region. In addition, the Congressman is also on board to visit with people and businesses. 


To become a member, click here to scroll up to the membership application and print out the form. Complete it and send it with the membership fee to the person listed on the form. You must be a member in good standing by March 31st of each year to attend the Barge Trip. Dues are $25.00 and includes on a first come, first reserved basis to the Barge Trip. Members must register for the barge trip in advance of the event. 

















board of directors

President Joe Behnken

Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein

Secretary Anna Guebert

Joe Behnken was elected the LKSI President at the January 22, 2025 meeting.  He also serves as New Athens Mayor.

Secretary Anna Guebert

Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein

Secretary Anna Guebert

Anna Guebert has been the LKSI secretary since 2021.  She is also the secretary of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District.

 Email:  anna@kaskaskiaport.com 

Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein

Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein

Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein

Kevin Koenigstein has been the treasurer of LKSI since 2021. He is also the treasurer of Monroe County. 

Email: kkoenigstein@monroecountyil.gov

our partners

The Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders is an organization that represents many organizations, interests and individuals in the area.  In addition, it partners with many organizations and agencies. 


 Some of the partnering organizations are listed below: 

USACE - St. Louis District
USACE - Carlyle Lake
USACE - Kaskaskia River Project
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Office of Water Resources
Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Lands
Kaskaskia Regional Port District
Gateway FS
HeartLands Conservancy

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    Questions? Contact Anna Guebert via email anna@kaskaskiaport.com

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