David Leifheit once lived on “a little slice of heaven” in Ogle County, about halfway between the churning metropolis of Chicago and the muddy waters of the Mississippi River, Illinois’ western border. He proudly maintained the home he built himself on his mother’s ancestral land – land homesteaded by his great-great-grandparents over 150 years ago. The house sat at the edge […]
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Stories Abound of Waterways Rescued by the Clean Water Act!
We often speak in general terms about how important the Clean Water Act is to keeping our public waters safe from pollution and destruction. A new report by our friends at Environment America gets up close and personal, with story after story describing how particular waterways have been rescued by the Clean Water Act. We […]
Annual Dinner Round-up 2014
The Prairie Rivers Network staff and board of directors had a wonderful evening visiting with 300 members and friends at our Annual Dinner on October 10th. Pictures from the Annual Dinner View full size photos at our Flickr site… Congratulations to our 2014 Award Winners Vermilion County Board member Kevin Green received the Outstanding Public […]
Prairie Rivers Network to Honor River Advocates at Annual Dinner
Prairie Rivers Network will honor Kevin Green, Pete Leki, and Joy Schmoll for their work in protecting and promoting the health of Illinois rivers and wildlife at its Annual Dinner on October 10. The event will be held at the I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S First Street in Champaign IL. Vermilion County Board […]
Prairie Rivers Network Annual Dinner
Join river enthusiasts and Prairie Rivers Network’s staff and board members for good conversation, food, and fun at our Annual Dinner as we celebrate our rivers and streams. Where: I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820 When: Friday, October 10, 2014 Reception – 6:00 pm (music by Don’t Ask; silent auction) […]
