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Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22, 2012
We’ve compiled a list of opportunities for you and your family to celebrate and respect the home we share with all other living things. Let us know how you honor Earth Day – share your story or photos with us on Facebook.
TAKE ACTION: Help us stop the carp!
In a recent poll, 77% of Chicagoans supported an integrated approach to stop Asian carp by restoring the natural divide between the Mississippi River and Great Lakes basins, cleaning up the water, and improving transportation and recreation. The good news is – this can be done.
Sign our petition and then help us spread the word to keep the momentum going!
How do we keep coal ash rolling toward safer disposal in an election year?
Legal action, that’s how! Earlier in April, Prairie Rivers Network and partners filed a lawsuit to force the Environmental Protection Agency to complete its rule-making process and finalize public health safeguards against toxic coal ash.
Read the full press release here.
Taxes were due yesterday (we hope you already knew that)!
Is our government spending our money wisely when it comes to large infrastructure and restoration projects on the Upper Mississippi River?
The good news is “yes,” and the bad news is “no.”
Find out why in our latest blog post: Your Tax Dollars and the Army Corps of Engineers!
Thank you to our Boneyard Community Day co-sponsors and participants!
The Boneyard Creek cleanup in Champaign went very well on Saturday – we had over 100 participants, a fantastic turnout given the rain started 8:30 and ended after 10! Thank you to everyone who braved the rain to help pull plastic and other garbage out of the Boneyard Creek and its watershed.
See if you were caught by the News Gazette’s photographer!
Say thank you to the Boneyard Creek Community Day sponsors!
Water: It really is the most important part, right?
It is not too late to be part of the Illinois Marathon excitement! Volunteer at our mile 23 water station; hydrate and cheer on the marathon runners.
Announcing our new speakers bureau!
Have you always wondered exactly how we protect drinking water and habitat? Do you want to know more about coal pollution, factory farms, sand mines, pharmaceuticals, or rain gardens? Or, would you like to know how your community can protect your local water and habitat resources?
We have a talented staff with years of expertise who are willing to speak to your group.
See our list of topics and contact us about setting up a speaking engagement!
Donate, Join, or Renew Your Membership
In celebration of our 45th Anniversary, our board of directors will match dollar-for-dollar new and increased donations this year up to $10,000.
Never donated before? Can you give just $5 a month to support clean water and healthy rivers?
Click here to support our work.