Today we won a battle in the ongoing fight against the Asian carp invasion. The federal transportation bill, passed today, contains a provision requiring an expedited plan to block Asian carp—as well as dozens of other destructive invaders—from moving between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. There are billions of dollars and invaluable natural resources […]
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Time runs out on Shamrock Acres hog operation
On June 10, 2012, the clock ran out on Shamrock Acres. This proposed 18,000 head hog operation was slated to be built in McDonough County south of Macomb. But most nearby residents did not want to live next to so many hogs, with its associated odors and potential for water pollution. And so they formed […]
Conservation Compliance Amendment Passes Senate 52-47!
The U.S. Congress voted 52-47 in favor of relinking conservation compliance to crop insurance in the next Farm Bill! This is a huge victory, and we are grateful that Illinois Senator Dick Durbin voted in favor of the amendment. We are also grateful to those of you who responded to our call-to-action and contacted your […]
Local Citizens Organize to Protect Clean Water and Natural Resources
Prairie Rivers Network is working with citizens in Champaign and Vermilion Counties to protect clean water and our natural resources. During a June 13th meeting, citizens discussed their concerns about the negative impacts the proposed Sunrise coal mine could have on clean water, farmland, and health of residents. Read The Leader’s story about the meeting. Access a pdf of the […]
June RiverWeb Monthly E-news
Sign up for RiverWeb to have monthly updates emailed to you. Victory! Factory Farms to Finally Pay Fees for EPA Enforcement On May 22, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean Water Funding Fairness Act (HB 5642), ending the livestock industry’s unique exemption from paying fees for their water pollution permits. Illinois’ 25,000 plus livestock operations produce over 10 million tons of […]
