September 12th, 2025 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network gathered community members, legislators, and other partners together September 9, 2025 for an early-evening event at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery in Champaign, IL…
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Southern Illinois Ecologist Awarded National Volunteer of the Year
June 24th, 2025 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network is thrilled to congratulate Illinois ecologist and long-time PRN volunteer Martin Kemper on being honored as the National Wildlife Federation’s Volunteer of the Year…
Illinois General Assembly Votes to Protect Mahomet Aquifer from Carbon Pollution
May 20, 2025 | Press Release
The bill to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from carbon sequestration, SB1723, was passed by the Illinois House today 91-19. The bill, championed by Representative Ammons in the House, was supported by…
2025 Illinois Dust Storm
May 19, 2025 | Press Release
On Friday, Chicago experienced its first-ever dust storm advisory. There were areas across the state with zero visibility…
96 percent of Illinois wetlands could be at risk; Illinois Wetlands Protection Act needed to protect them
April 24th, 2025 | Press Release
96 percent of Illinois wetlands could be at risk; Illinois Wetlands Protection Act needed to protect them
