June 1, 2026 | Blog Post
By not passing the POWER Act this session, legislators in the Illinois General Assembly put data centers over Illinoisans. But PRN’s not done yet.
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Community advocates celebrate legislation to ensure coal mine cleanup
May 28, 2026 | Press Release
“Zombie mines”—non-producing, unreclaimed, modern era coal mines—are scattered across the US. Three new bills have been introduced to help clean them up.
New Research Reveals Pesticide Applications Move Well Beyond Targets
May 20, 2026 | Press Release
New research from PRN shows Illinois schools, parks, and playgrounds are exposed to drifting pesticides throughout the growing season.
GROUNDWORK: Land, Water, and Opportunity for Illinois’ Landscape
May 15, 2026 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network and the Cohen Exhibition Workshop combine art and the natural world in a moving art exhibition.
Sorting Fact from Fiction in Renewable Energy
May 15, 2026 | Blog Post
Don’t let misinformation change your opinion on renewables. Prairie Rivers Network is here to address some common concerns.
