At the meeting of the Village of Homer Water Committee on Monday July 30th, approximately 50 residents packed the meeting hall to voice their opposition to Sunrise Coal, LLC’s request for the village of Homer to provide the mine with hundreds of thousands of gallons of water daily for their proposed “Bulldog” coal mine.
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Coal Plant Lied About Coal Ash Landfill, Will Now Build One in Washington County
In a backroom deal, Prairie State Generating Company and the Washington County Board met behind closed doors and emerged with an amendment to an ordinance that grants the company permission to build a 720-acre coal ash landfill near Marissa, IL. This is a clear reversal of the coal company’s statement to the Washington County Board […]
Ice Cream Social
Get the Inside Scoop: August 25 Please join Prairie Rivers Network staff and board, and invited special guests – legislators and other experts – for an opportunity to discuss upcoming environmental legislation and developments affecting Illinois’ water resources. There will be no official panel or discussion; just come with your questions and get a personal […]
Upcoming Stakeholder Meeting on Sunrise “Bulldog” Coal Mine
Homer residents, farmers, and Salt Fork River enthusiasts are gearing up for the upcoming Village of Homer Water Committee meeting on July 30. At this public meeting, the Village of Homer will consider whether to sell the community’s water to the Sunrise Coal’s proposed “Bulldog” mine.
Eagles on the Middle Fork
This summer, Vermilion County resident, David Hale, has sent us some great photos of wildlife along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River. Since the river was protected with a special federal designation in 1989, David has been eyewitness to the return of the animals that make it such a special place. In March of […]
