For 50 years, Prairie Rivers Network has been working to foster a healthy environment, healthy people, and healthy communities. We have accomplished a lot in those years thanks to the continued support of our members and dedicated, passionate conservationists throughout Illinois. 2016 Accomplishments REDUCING WATER POLLUTION We won an important legal victory from the Illinois […]
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Over one hundred new reports released on Illinois’ coal ash: What have we learned?
We are finally seeing the results of many years of rulemaking on the problem of coal ash. Following the 2008 TVA Kingston disaster that spilled a billion gallons of coal ash, destroying property and the environment, the US EPA began drafting rules governing the disposal of coal ash. Coal ash is a waste product produced […]
WIIN passes, and the future of coal ash is unclear.
Regulation of Illinois’ coal ash may now fall solely in Illinois EPA’s hands. This weekend, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) passed the U.S. House and Senate, and is now awaiting a signature. This bill provides investments into water infrastructure across the country, including funding to address the Flint water crisis, but […]
Prairie River Notes – Winter 2016 Newsletter
Read Prairie Rivers Network’s 2016 Winter Newsletter, featuring articles: Illinois’ Drinking Water and the Dakota Access Pipeline Carol’s Currents Help Save the Monarch (Butterfly) Why I Give to PRN 2016 Accomplishments Annual Dinner Round-Up/Awards Why Bobcats?
Clean Energy Jobs for Illinois!
Thanks to all our supporters who called Senator Bennett in support of this bill. On Wednesday December 7th, Governor Rauner signed the Future Energy Jobs Bill. The bill is an important victory for renewables and energy efficiency in Illinois, and it paves the way for a future in Illinois where our rivers are healthier and […]
