96 percent of Illinois wetlands could be at risk; Illinois Wetlands Protection Act needed to protect them
April 24th, 2025 | Press Release
96 percent of Illinois wetlands could be at risk; Illinois Wetlands Protection Act needed to protect them
PRN is Hiring – Join Our Team!
April 25, 2025 | Blog Post
Prairie Rivers Network is hiring! Join our team as a Communications Director, Clean Water Advocate, or Summer Intern
Protect Illinois & America’s Public Lands
April 24, 2025 | Petition
Protect Public Lands! Sign the Petition today!
Mahomet Aquifer protection bill – the latest
April 17, 2025 | Blog Post
Last Thursday, the Illinois Senate passed a critical bill to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from carbon sequestration with an impressive 55-0 vote. Now its time for the next step!
Mahomet Aquifer Needs You – Tell Your Rep to Support SB1723
April 7, 2025 | Action Alert
Take action to support the Mahomet Aquifer by contacting your Representative!
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Protect Illinois Children and Ecosystems from Pesticide Exposure
April 7, 2025 | Action Alert
Pesticide drift harms trees, plants, and poses health risks–especially for children playing nearby. Tell your representatives to support HB 1596!
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Take Action to help preserve federal funding and programs for clean energy, clean water, and community resiliency!
April 3, 2025 | Blog Post
The future of America’s clean energy and climate progress is on the chopping block. Tell your members of congress to protect federal funding and programs!
How to Fund Solar Projects that Empower Our Communities
March 28, 2025 | Blog Post
As solar energy becomes increasingly common, innovation is thriving, and communities are finding creative ways to integrate solar power into diverse projects and locations…
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Bill to Protect Mahomet Aquifer from Carbon Pollution Passes Senate Committee
March 20, 2025 | Press Release
The bill to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from carbon sequestration passed a Senate Committee today with unanimous, bipartisan support. It now advances to the Senate floor.
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Protect Water. Heal Land. Inspire Change.
Using the creative power of science, law, and collective action, we protect and restore our rivers, return healthy soils and diverse wildlife to our lands, and transform how we care for the earth and for each other.
Planet Earth is in a state of crisis in its ability to sustain human flourishing and the full diversity of life. Over the past several years, there has been an unprecedented war on environmental protection at the federal level. Meanwhile, Illinois agencies charged with protecting land, waters, and wildlife have suffered major declines in budget, staff, and effectiveness. PRN’s mission and programs confront many of the root causes of environmental degradation in our state while addressing the sources and impacts of climate change.