Prairie Rivers Network has joined a federal lawsuit filed by the Quad Cities Waterkeeper against Ballegeer Trucking and Excavating for outrageous and unlawful acts against the Green River. For years, Ballegeer has been dumping huge slabs of concrete on the banks of the Green River in Henry County close to where the Green joins the Rock River. […]
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Press Release: River Advocates Say Action is Needed Now to Protect Mississippi River
For Immediate Release August 17, 2012 River management issues presented at Corps public hearing in Alton Alton, IL – Members of the Nicollet Island Coalition (NIC) today called on the Army Corps of Engineers to take decisive and prompt action to protect the Mississippi River from imminent, long-term damage due to poor river management decisions […]
Ice Cream Social
Get the Inside Scoop: August 25 Please join Prairie Rivers Network staff and board, and invited special guests – legislators and other experts – for an opportunity to discuss upcoming environmental legislation and developments affecting Illinois’ water resources. There will be no official panel or discussion; just come with your questions and get a personal […]
Prairie River Notes — Summer 2012 Newsletter
Read Prairie River Notes – Summer Newsletter featuring the following articles: 45 Years of River Protection Annual Dinner – Oct 5th River Steward Award Friends of Illinois Rivers Eagles at Home on Middle Fork Welcome Bruce Semans Winning Mississippi River Essay
Calling for River Steward Award Nominations
Do you know a volunteer who is working hard to protect the state’s rivers and streams? Help celebrate and elevate their important work with a nomination for our 8th annual River Steward Award. The deadline is August 20, 2012. It is time once again to celebrate the important work of an individual whose on the ground […]
