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.
Middle Fork
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
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…
Connecting the Dots to Protect Our Water
December 22, 2023 | Blog Post
For decades, Prairie Rivers Network has protected the rivers and streams of Illinois.
