By Glynnis Collins & Kim Knowles This March, Prairie Rivers Network joined our Mississippi River Collaborative partners in launching two lawsuits against US EPA for their failure to regulate nutrient pollution. Too many nutrients – a problem Most people know that nitrogen and phosphorus are important nutrients for plants and animals. At high levels in […]
Accomplishments
2011 Annual Report
I am pleased to present Prairie Rivers Network’s 2011 Annual Report. The report is a snapshot of an organization making real progress in protecting clean water, an organization with a growing membership, and one that is maintaining financial health in a difficult economy. I am confident that 2012 will bring more of the same. Our most important asset, the network of people […]
Prairie Rivers Network Celebrates 45 Years of Service
To celebrate Prairie Rivers Network’s 45th Anniversary we give you 45 ways to connect with, care for, and learn more about Illinois’ rivers and streams. JANUARY • Hang up your calendar and check out ways to connect with, care for, and learn more about Illinois’ rivers for the rest of the year! FEBRUARY • Join Prairie Rivers Network’s Illinois Marathon team […]
2011 Accomplishments
For almost 45 years, Prairie Rivers Network has been working to foster a healthy environment, healthy people, and healthy communities. We have accomplished a lot in those years thanks to the continued support of our members and dedicated, passionate conservationists throughout Illinois. Making a Difference for Illinois Rivers in 2011: “Traditions” mega-dairy denied permit to fill […]
Victory for Chicago River!
New state rules finally require water to be clean enough for safe boating, fishing, and swimming It’s been a long process, but the work and wait was worth it for the growing number of people who are using Chicago Area Waterways such as the Chicago River for boating, fishing and swimming. On August 18th, the […]
