The Mahomet Aquifer is the lifeblood of Central Illinois, supplying clean, reliable drinking water to over 850,000 residents and sustaining countless businesses, farms, and industries. As a sole source aquifer, there are no viable alternatives if this irreplaceable resource is contaminated.
By joining the Aquifer Ally Program, your business can play a critical role in safeguarding our region’s water and future prosperity. Together, we can protect the Mahomet Aquifer from threats like carbon sequestration projects and ensure clean water for generations to come.
Why Become an Aquifer Ally?
Take Action: Help fund critical advocacy efforts to protect the Mahomet Aquifer.
Demonstrate Leadership: Show your commitment to clean drinking water and a sustainable future for Central Illinois.
Be Recognized: Your business will be celebrated as part of a movement to protect one of Illinois’ most essential resources.
Benefits of Becoming an Aquifer Ally
By donating $500 or more, your business will receive:
Aquifer Ally Window Cling and Promotional Materials
– A branded decal to display your commitment in your storefront, office, or facility, along with a social media toolkit to engage your customers and community.
Public Recognition
– A listing on our website as an Aquifer Ally.
– Social media shoutouts and opportunities to be featured in campaign materials.
Exclusive Updates
– Access to campaign updates and invitations to special events supporting aquifer protection.
How Your Contribution Helps
Your support directly funds efforts to raise awareness about the importance of the Mahomet Aquifer, mobilize communities and businesses to advocate for clean water protections, and educate and influence local leaders to ban carbon sequestration beneath the aquifer and its recharge areas.
How to Join
Sign the Business Letter: Add your name to the joint letter urging Governor JB Pritzker to protect the Mahomet Aquifer.
Donate: Make your donation of $500 or more today to officially become an Aquifer Ally.
Join Us Today
Together, we can ensure the Mahomet Aquifer remains a clean and reliable source of water for generations to come.
For more information, contact dwalker@prairierivers.org or call 217-344-2371.
Other Ways to Give
By Check
PRN Membership Form (pdf)
By Automatic Bank Account Debit
PRN Automatic Debit Form (pdf)
Mail form to:
Prairie Rivers Network
1605 South State Street, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61820
Workplace Giving
Prairie Rivers Network is a member of EarthShare of Illinois. If you participate in a workplace giving campaign, look for ESI and you can designate PRN to receive your contributions.
Bruce Hannon Friends of Illinois’ Rivers
Friends are members who donate year after year at the level of $1,000 or more. Friends are donors who indicate, simply but importantly, their commitment to sustaining the work of Prairie Rivers Network into the future. Friends receive special quarterly video-casts from the executive director and/or staff. Find out more about the Bruce Hannon Friends of Illinois Rivers.
Create A Legacy
You can leave a legacy to the future of Illinois rivers by making a gift to our Prairie Rivers Endowment, by adding Prairie Rivers Network to your planned giving, or by donating stocks, bonds, annuities and items of value. For more information, click here, or contact the Executive Director at 217-344-2371 or by email at info@prairierivers.org
