Now is your opportunity to submit written comments to make sure Illinois’s coal ash rules are applied to the coal ash at the Marion Coal Plant on Lake of Egypt. On June 10th, several Southern Illinoisans spoke before the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) in Marion IL, asking the Board to ensure that the coal […]
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Reclaiming Recreation: Illinois and the Reuse of Mine Land
May 23rd, 2025 | Blog Post
Throughout the United States, outdoor recreation is more than simply a hobby. It boosts the local economy, aids in environmental protection, and betters public health. According to a National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) report…
2024 Annual Report: A year of opportunity at every bend
A year of opportunity at every bend Throughout 2024, Prairie Rivers Network continued our commitment to expanding statewide by expanding our network, deepening community connections, and addressing environmental issues with innovation and urgency. Protecting Water: Clean Water Forever Healing Land: From Herbicides and Coal Mines to Habitats and Resilience Inspiring Change: Movements for Justice and […]
96 percent of Illinois wetlands could be at risk; Illinois Wetlands Protection Act needed to protect them
April 24th, 2025 | Press Release
96 percent of Illinois wetlands could be at risk; Illinois Wetlands Protection Act needed to protect them
PRN Benefit Concert: Mother Nature Supported by J’Lyn Hope
Ticket Presale is now closed. Please get your tickets at the door at Rose Bowl. Doors open at 8PM. Can’t wait to see you there! Prairie Rivers Network & Nurtured in Nature Present: Mother Nature Supported by J’Lyn Hope (full band) Friday, April 11th Live at the Rose Bowl Tavern 106 N Race St #1, […]
