Update Aug 2: Congress is now adjourning for their summer break until September 6. Many of the dirty water bills and riders that are listed below are now on hold. However, many representatives and senators go back to their districts/states to talk to their constituents, if you have the opportunity, tell them to oppose all the […]
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Grassroots Groups Fight Coal Pollution
Larry Schraut, farmer, explaining his concerns about a new underground mine during our recent coal tour. This winter’s frigid weather may have kept people indoors, but it didn’t stop citizen groups across Illinois fighting coal pollution from working hard to protect their water, land and communities. Stand Up To Coal, Vermilion County www.standuptocoal.org On March […]
Prairie Rivers Network to Sue Chicago Polluter
MWRD of Greater Chicago is allowing untreated sewage to flow into the Chicago River. As reported previously in our press release and covered by the New York Times: Prairie Rivers Network has joined with the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Sierra Club in notifying the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) that […]
ACTION ALERT: Public Hearing for Industry Strip Mine’s Water Discharge Permit
Click image to download flyer. On Tuesday, April 12th the public will have an opportunity to speak out to protect clean water from coal pollution. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public hearing on the pending renewal of the Industry Mine’s NPDES water discharge permit. Located near Industry in McDonough and Schuyler Counties, […]
Heartland Coalfield Alliance Unites Groups Working to Move Beyond Coal
In December 2010, Prairie Rivers Network convened representatives from several citizen-led groups who are working to protect their land, water and communities from the ravages of coal mining, and invited legal and scientific experts to strategize as part of a two-day “coal summit.” On the first day, environmental advocates and citizens developed strategies to improve […]
