Now is your opportunity to submit written comments to make sure Illinois’s coal ash rules are applied to the coal ash at the Marion Coal Plant on Lake of Egypt. On June 10th, several Southern Illinoisans spoke before the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) in Marion IL, asking the Board to ensure that the coal […]
Southern Illinois Ecologist Awarded National Volunteer of the Year
June 24th, 2025 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network is thrilled to congratulate Illinois ecologist and long-time PRN volunteer Martin Kemper on being honored as the National Wildlife Federation’s Volunteer of the Year…
The Endangered Species Act is at Risk. Submit Your Public Comment Today!
May 15th, 2025 | Action Alert
You have only a few days to protect the habitats of threatened and endangered species!
2024 Annual Report: A year of opportunity at every bend
A year of opportunity at every bend Throughout 2024, Prairie Rivers Network continued our commitment to expanding statewide by expanding our network, deepening community connections, and addressing environmental issues with innovation and urgency. Protecting Water: Clean Water Forever Healing Land: From Herbicides and Coal Mines to Habitats and Resilience Inspiring Change: Movements for Justice and […]
The Ugly, Dirty Truth Behind Trump’s “Beautiful, Clean Coal”
May 6th, 2025 | Blog Post
Diving into Illinois coal in the Trump Administration.
