March 7, 2024 | Blog Post
Advocates from across coal-mining communities, including Prairie Rivers Network, released a new federal policy platform on February 15th, aimed at ensuring…
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Black and Brown Communities “Flip the Script” on the Environment
February 26, 2024 | Blog Post
Prairie Rivers Network is committing our resources to support Black and Brown communities that are most hard hit from environmental harm, and often go overlooked….
Take Action Now to Stop Pesticide Drift
March 5, 2024 | Action Alert
Pesticide pollution is threatening communities across Illinois and today our network has an opportunity to ring the alarm. Slip in support of three bills today!
Honoring Bruce Hannon’s Legacy
February 20, 2024 | Blog Post
It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of Prairie Rivers Network’s founding father, Dr. Bruce Hannon. Bruce’s accomplishments are too numerous to recount in full, but…
Waukegan Coal Ash Pond Hearing
February 20, 2024 | Blog Post
Waukegan residents turn out to call on the Illinois Pollution Control Board to make NRG Energy clean up its coal ash.












