May 15, 2023 | Blog Post
In March, Illinois celebrated news of $40 million in funding to help transitioning energy communities most impacted by recent plant and mine closures.
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
Take Action to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands
April 18, 2023 | Action Alert
Urge the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to prioritize our water, wildlife, communities, and climate as they clean up Abandoned Mine Lands (AML).
Community Advocates Applaud New Investments in Abandoned Mine Clean-up
November 15, 2022 | Press Release
The Biden-Harris administration announced the release of $75.7 million in funds for abandoned mine land (AML) clean up in Illinois.
A New Legacy of Cleaning-Up Legacy Pollution
October 19, 2022 | Blog Post
The bipartisan infrastructure law signed last fall makes the largest investment in cleaning up legacy pollution in American history.
A Lifeline for Abandoned Mine Lands
August 24, 2022 | Blog Post
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is being called a “once-in-a-generation investment.” For the nation’s legacy of abandoned coal mine lands and the communities and lands they impact, the Act means even more.
