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 In this edition: 

  • Illegal Dumping in the Green River
  • Residents concerned about water demand from proposed coal mine
  • Thank you EarthShare Illinois
  • Happy Hour Friday, September 14

Illegal Dumping in the Green RiverDumping on the Green River

Prairie Rivers Network has joined a federal lawsuit filed by the Quad Cities Waterkeeper against Ballegeer Trucking and Excavating for outrageous and unlawful acts against the Green River.

Read more: Rivers are not private dumping grounds! 

Watch the video made by Quad Cities Waterkeeper

 

 

Residents are concerned about proposed coal mine’s demand for waterSue Smith at Ogden Meeting
Water is among the top concerns for Vermilion and Champaign County residents facing the proposed Bulldog Coal Mine. The mining company is seeking up to 1/2 a million gallons of water per day during the initial phase of mining from the Village of Homer. That’s over four times as much water as the entire Village uses in one day. Where will the water come from to wash the coal, and what will happen to the polluted water once it’s used by the mine?

EarthShare Illinois

EarthShare Illinois Workplace Giving
Thank you to all those who donate to Prairie Rivers Network through EarthShare Illinois’ workplace giving program. You make a huge difference, and we are very grateful for your continued support. Thank you EarthShare Illinois for making it so easy for people to share their wealth!

Happy Hour Friday, September 14Pizza and Beer!

Join staff, board members, volunteers, partners, and friends for our quarterly Happy Hour at Quality Bar in Champaign from 6-8 p.m.

Address: 110 North Neil Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820

We’ll order pizza and toast to clean water and healthy rivers!

Everyone is welcome!

 

Photo credit:  Jeremy Brooks flickr stream

 

State Journal Register 8/13/2012: LTE Make Ameren stick to deal
Midwest Energy News 8/20/2012: Neighbors cite water concerns in opposition to Illinois coal mine 
Grist 8/21/2012: One way to stop coal mining: Cut off the water
News Gazette 8/24/2012: Informational meeting planned on proposed coal mine
Governor’s Office 8/26/2012: Governor Quinn vetoes “Plastic Bag” bill, calls it a roadblock to innovation
Midwest Energy News 9/5/2012: Recovered coal mine land creates bargain rural retreats…
The Telegraph 9/10/2012: Riverwatch teams with Upper Sangamon River Conservancy

Volunteers needed!

We have opportunities for volunteer and interns, including projects you can work on from home. Please contact Steph Adams sadams@prairierivers.org or fill out our online volunteer application.

 

 
2012 Annual Dinner October 5October 5, 2012I Hotel & Conference Center
Champaign, IL

Reception 6:00
Dinner 7:30

RSVP today!