The Obama administration recently announced a proposed rule to cut carbon dioxide emissions from the nation’s power plants by 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. The proposal will be the first of its kind to target existing coal and gas-fired power plants, building upon last year’s proposal that imposed stringent standards on the construction of new […]
Mahomet Aquifer rally and hearing a big success!
The Mahomet Aquifer proved to have many friends on May 13, when U.S. EPA held a public hearing on a proposal to designate the Mahomet as a sole source aquifer. Thanks to our members who showed up at the hearing as well as the pre-hearing rally in Champaign. Over 400 people attended. It was wonderful […]
Creative Re-Use of Sump Pump Water: A Home Tour
Learn to re-use your sump pump water! When: Sat, June 7, 2pm – 3pm Where: 103 Clover, Savoy, IL (meet at the back of the house) Join other water geeks for a tour of the home of Jeff Fullilove in Savoy, IL. He has an active sump pump and directs the water to storage barrels. He […]
Help Protect the Mahomet Aquifer and Central Illinois’ drinking water!
Mahomet Aquifer Sole Source Hearings, May 13-14 The U.S. EPA is considering designating the Mahomet Aquifer a “sole source aquifer.” If so designated, the aquifer will be better protected against pollution. The U.S. EPA would review federally-funded construction projects located above the aquifer to ensure the projects do not endanger our drinking water supply. We […]
Prairie River Notes — Spring 2014 Newsletter
Read Prairie Rivers Network’s Spring 2014 Newsletter, featuring articles on: Farm Bill Passes with Important Conservation Requirement but Still Leaves Us Feeling Empty Greetings from Glynnis 2013 Annual Report Speak Up for Strong Coal Ash Rules Upcoming Events You can also read our 2013 Annual Report separately.
