Dicamba Damages More Than Weeds — Tell USEPA to Say No
August 27, 2025 | Action Alert
Tell USEPA to not register the new formulations of dicamba! Submit your public comment before September 6th.
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Stop the EPA’s Dangerous Rollback on Climate Protections!
August 4, 2025 | Action Alert
Tell the USEPA not to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding!
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August 7th Deadline to Submit Comment to USEPA to Protect Climate Pollution Standards for Power Plants
August 4, 2025 | Action Alert
The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is accepting public comments on a dangerous proposal to eliminate all limits on climate pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants…
A win for water! Governor Pritzker signs Mahomet Aquifer protection bill.
August 1, 2025 | Blog Post
Today, Governor Pritzker has signed SB1723, the bill to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from carbon sequestration into law.
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A Hidden Gem at a Crossroads: The Fight to Protect Milan Bottoms
July 28, 2025 | Blog Post
Come along as we dive into a conservation effort that’s making waves in the Quad Cities.
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Sign the Petition to Fill the Gaps in the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
June 15, 2025 | Action Alert
With ongoing cuts to federal environmental programs and funding, it’s more important than ever to speak up and help shape Illinois’ plans for the future of our environment. Sign the petition today!
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Southern Illinois Ecologist Awarded National Volunteer of the Year
June 24th, 2025 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network is thrilled to congratulate Illinois ecologist and long-time PRN volunteer Martin Kemper on being honored as the National Wildlife Federation’s Volunteer of the Year…
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Green Infrastructure in Action: How to harness nature to reduce local flooding, water pollution, and habitat loss!
June 4th, 2025 | Blog Post
The City of Peoria has begun pursuing green solutions to prevent stormwater from entering and overwhelming its combined sewer overflows (CSOs), thereby preventing localized flooding, water pollution, and habitat loss…
Reclaiming Recreation: Illinois and the Reuse of Mine Land
May 23rd, 2025 | Blog Post
Throughout the United States, outdoor recreation is more than simply a hobby. It boosts the local economy, aids in environmental protection, and betters public health. According to a National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) report…
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