October 20, 2026 | Blog Post
On October 16th, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced a closure of both the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River and the Vermilion River.
Coal Ash
As Illinois EPA Delays Removal of Toxic Coal Ash, Erosion Passes Critical ‘Trigger Point’ Along Middle Fork
August 11, 2026 | Press Release
Four years later, coal ash removal plan still awaits Illinois EPA approval
Federal Coal Ash Safeguards are Under Attack: What Does it Mean for Illinois?
May 1, 2026 | Blog Post
Prairie Rivers Network and Earthjustice teamed up for a Q&A about federal rollbacks of coal ash protections, how Illinois might be affected, and how we can take action.
Introducing Prairie Rivers Network’s Coal Ash Map
July 15, 2024 | Blog Post
At Prairie Rivers Network, we are thrilled to introduce our new Coal Ash Map, a tool designed to provide comprehensive information about coal ash impoundments at major power plants across Illinois…
Middle Fork Settlement Benefits Vermilion Forest Preserves
March 28, 2024 | Blog Post
Last June, we locked in a victory for the beloved Middle Fork of the Vermilion River that was years in the making…
