September 13, 2024 | Press Release
A recent leak at Archer Daniels Midland’s carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) facility underscores concerns for the safety of the Mahomet Aquifer, a critical drinking water source for nearly one million people …
Prairie Rivers Network hosts #FloatForAll to raise awareness about river access
September 11, 2024 | Event
This year, as part of our Clean Water Forever campaign, and in celebration of It’s Our River Day on Saturday, September 21, we are organizing a state-wide Float for All.
Central Illinois legislators announce intent to file legislation to protect Mahomet Aquifer
September 10, 2024 | Press Release
On Tuesday, Senator Paul Faraci and Representative Carol Ammons announced their intent to file legislation to protect the Mahomet Aquifer.
Water Infrastructure: Illinois EPA State Revolving Fund Programs and USDA Water/Wastewater Programs
Water is our most vital resource, and it is threatened daily by emerging contaminants, drought, and aging infrastructure. Often, rural and disadvantaged communities lack the capital for infrastructure improvements needed to stay within drinking water and water discharge limits. To ensure our communities, large and small, have equitable access to affordable clean water, we held […]
New Rural Electric Cooperative Scorecards empower member-owners across Illinois
September 4, 2024 | Blog Post
Across Illinois, rural electric cooperatives have a lot of work to ensure they don’t fall behind in the transition to a clean energy future.
