In this June 2013 E-News Edition (PDF): TAKE ACTION: Calls are needed to protect wetlands! Governor Quinn: Separation is the “Ultimate Solution” to Asian Carp Problem IEPA Reissues Industry Mine Permit Despite Egregious Violations BioBlitz! (video) Will there be Enough for the Saline and Copper Slough? Urbana Champaign Sanitary District Determined to Sell Water Large […]
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In the News: Letters to the Editor pour in
People in the Champaign-Urbana area are making their voices heard about the proposed water sale of the Urbana Champaign Sanitary District to Cronus Chemical’s proposed fertilizer plant and Sunrise Coal’s proposed “Bulldog” mine. See Prairie Rivers Network’s website for our response to the Sanitary District’s draft plan for sales of effluent, biosolids or other byproducts. […]
Governor Quinn: Separation is the “ultimate solution” to Asian carp problem
This past weekend marked a significant development toward permanently protecting the Great Lakes from the dreaded Asian carp and revitalizing the Chicago River system. During a panel discussion at the Council of Great Lakes Governors, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn publicly stated his support for the separation of the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River. Speaking […]
Groups oppose permit for mine with over 600 recorded violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday June 4, 2013 Local Groups Appeal Illinois Coal Mine’s Operating Permit After More than 600 Permit Violations on Record Citizens Lead Renewed Effort to Protect Freshwater Resources From Coal Mine Pollution Click here to view permit appeal CHICAGO – This week, Prairie Rivers Network, the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club […]
Permanent medicine disposal sites in Champaign-Urbana
A new Champaign-Urbana area program has collection boxes available at the following locations to accept unwanted or expired medications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The C-U Area Medicine Take-back Program will accept medicines at these locations: Champaign Police Department, 82 E. University Ave, Champaign Urbana Police Department, 400 S. Vine St, Urbana University […]
