Pharmaceuticals in our waters are dangerous for the fish and other wildlife living in our rivers and streams. Knowing this, Illinois residents want to take steps to properly dispose of their unwanted and unused medications; unfortunately, outside of the Chicago metro area, a limited number of residents have access to permanent pharmaceutical collection facilities. We need your help to change this.

Pharmacies are critical partners in efforts to create convenient and consistent collection programs. At this time, while only a few independent pharmacies in Illinois have take-back programs at their stores, these collection sites are used frequently by their customers and other community members.

Help Prairie Rivers Network send a clear message to pharmacists that they must be actively involved in providing Illinois residents locally convenient, secure and permanent disposal options for their unwanted and unused medicines. Sign our petition at

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/protect-Illinois-rivers

You can also send the link to your family and friends who are Illinois residents. Thank you for keeping our rivers clean and our fish and other wildlife healthy.

For more information, read our pharmaceutical articles.