In August 2011, Stacy James, Prairie Rivers Network’s specialist on agricultural pollution, attended a public informational meeting on a proposed 18,000-head hog farm called Shamrock Acres. The meeting was hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and presentations were made by the applicant, his engineer, and a representative from the Illinois Livestock Development Group. During […]
Articles
Scientists Say Threat of Asian Carp Is Real, Imminent; Urge Separation
A group of distinguished Great Lakes and Mississippi River scientists have published a peer-reviewed, consensus paper detailing the grave and imminent threat of Asian carp to the Great Lakes and calling for separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. The paper, titled “Aquatic Invasive Species Risks to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River […]
Prairie River Notes – Summer 2011 Newsletter
View Prairie River Notes – Summer 2011 Newsletter with the following articles. A Troubled History of Mississippi River Management Greetings from Glynnis Prairie Rivers Network Annual Dinner – Oct 14th Flooding Problems Best Solved with Nature Protection Sangamon River Wetlands Saved You’re Invited to Bag It Movie Preserving Wildlife Habitat for the Protection of Illinois Rivers […]
Spreading the Word on Toxic Coal Ash
Illinois press covering our new report on coal ash pollution As Prairie Rivers Network and partners distribute press releases, publish reports, and rally concerned citizens regarding the dangers of coal ash to our drinking water supplies and rivers, the press is taking notice and helping to spread the word around the state. Joliet residents demanding their Representatives […]
Press Release
REPORT: “DIRTY DOZEN” IN ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION BLOCKING PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AGAINST “GRIM” TOXIC COAL ASH DUMP SITE POLLUTION ACROSS STATE EIP and PRN “Name Names” of 12 Illinois U.S. Representatives Siding With Coal Industry Over Constituents Impacted by 22 Coal Ash Pollution Sites – 2nd Largest Concentration in the U.S. CHICAGO, IL.///August 17, […]
