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 […]
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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…
Green Infrastructure in Action: How to harness nature to reduce local flooding, water pollution, and habitat loss!
June 4th, 2025 | Blog Post
The City of Peoria has begun pursuing green solutions to prevent stormwater from entering and overwhelming its combined sewer overflows (CSOs), thereby preventing localized flooding, water pollution, and habitat loss…
Reclaiming Recreation: Illinois and the Reuse of Mine Land
May 23rd, 2025 | Blog Post
Throughout the United States, outdoor recreation is more than simply a hobby. It boosts the local economy, aids in environmental protection, and betters public health. According to a National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) report…
Illinois General Assembly Votes to Protect Mahomet Aquifer from Carbon Pollution
May 20, 2025 | Press Release
The bill to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from carbon sequestration, SB1723, was passed by the Illinois House today 91-19. The bill, championed by Representative Ammons in the House, was supported by…
