We are delighted to announce that Carol Hays will join Prairie Rivers Network as its new Executive Director on May 1, 2015. Carol will replace outgoing Director Glynnis Collins who is moving on to other adventures in Nebraska. Carol has a passion for clean water and strong experience in community action and organizational effectiveness. She […]
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Round Up for Clean Water at Common Ground Food Co-op in Urbana
If you shop at Common Ground Food Co-op in Urbana, please “round up” your purchases this month – the extra change will go a long way towards protecting our rivers and clean water! When: The whole month of MARCH Where: Common Ground Food Co-op, Lincoln Square, 300 Broadway, Suite 166, Urbana, IL A big thank you to […]
EPA gives Mahomet Aquifer sole-source designation
Our main source of drinking water in Central Illinois is now better protected. The EPA gives Mahomet Aquifer sole-source designation. Well done to all leaders and citizens who helped achieve this.
Mahomet Aquifer Bills in Progress
Representative Ammons and Senator Bennett introduce bills to protect Mahomet Aquifer We are excited that freshmen lawmakers Representative Carol Ammons and Senator Scott Bennett have introduced bills to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from pollution. Specifically, materials containing high levels of PCBs and manufactured gas plant waste would be prohibited in landfills located above the aquifer. […]
A Big Buzz for Pollinators!
Over 150 people attended our public panel on pollinators, held January 22 in Champaign! We were thrilled by the turnout and the resounding public interest in helping our pollinator friends. Special thanks to our partners at the Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District and University of Illinois Extension for helping make this event possible. […]
