Industry Mine Operators Say Hundreds of Violations Haven’t Harmed the Environment, Grindstone Creek

Prairie Rivers Network has been working with residents and partners including the La Moine River Ecosystem Partnership, Sierra Club and Environmental Law and Policy Center for years to bring Springfield Coal Company to justice for their flagrant noncompliance and resulting environmental damage and pollution. This company is also trying to open two new mines in the communities of North Canton and Littleton with very serious threats to Canton’s public drinking water supply and both area’s high quality woodlands and streams.

Take a look at this video– working with vocal residents such as Kim is essential to protect clean water, healthy river systems and quality of life.