A Call to Action for Central Illinois Businesses
The Mahomet Aquifer is the foundation of life and commerce in Central Illinois, serving as the primary drinking water source for over 850,000 residents and sustaining countless businesses. As a sole source aquifer designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it has no viable alternative. Simply put: if the aquifer becomes contaminated, there is no replacement.
Unfortunately, this irreplaceable resource is under threat. A growing number of carbon sequestration projects have raised serious concerns about water quality and safety. These projects, like the ADM pilot in Decatur, have already experienced leaks just miles from the aquifer’s boundaries, highlighting the risks of injecting carbon dioxide deep underground.
Why Your Business’s Voice Matters
Protecting the Mahomet Aquifer is about securing the future of Central Illinois’ economy and communities. Businesses like yours rely on clean, safe, and reliable water. Without it, livelihoods, industries, and families are at risk.
That’s why Prairie Rivers Network is inviting businesses across the region to join this critical effort to protect the Mahomet Aquifer.
How You Can Help
We are asking businesses like yours to take two important actions:
1. Sign the Business Letter to Governor JB Pritzker
Join other local businesses in urging the Governor to support legislation banning carbon sequestration beneath the Mahomet Aquifer and its recharge areas. Together, we can send a strong message that protecting this vital resource is an economic and environmental necessity.
2. Become an “Aquifer Ally”
With a donation of $500 or more, your business can join our “Aquifer Ally” program. As an Aquifer Ally, you’ll:
- Receive a branded window cling to showcase your commitment to clean water.
- Be publicly recognized for your leadership and support of the aquifer’s protection.
Your support will help fuel advocacy and education efforts to protect this essential resource for generations to come.
Take Action Today
By participating, your business will be a leader in ensuring that Central Illinois’ water remains clean, safe, and reliable for all who depend on it.
- Sign the Letter: Add your name to our business letter to Governor Pritzker.
- Join as an Aquifer Ally: Make your $500 donation today and show your community that you stand for clean water.
For more information, contact us at dwalker@prairierivers.org or call 217-344-2371.
Together, we can protect the Mahomet Aquifer and the future of Central Illinois.
