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.
Coal Ash
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…
PRESS RELEASE: Appellate Court Affirms Illinois’ Strong Coal Ash Protections
March 14, 2024 | Press Release
An Illinois Appellate Court upheld the state’s coal ash rules in a Wednesday ruling, delivering a blow to coal plant owners Midwest Generation LLC, Vistra Corp., and Ameren Energy…
Waukegan Coal Ash Pond Hearing
February 20, 2024 | Blog Post
Waukegan residents turn out to call on the Illinois Pollution Control Board to make NRG Energy clean up its coal ash.













