January 23, 2024 | Press release
On January 23, the Champaign County Board took a critical step in protecting the Mahomet Aquifer from threats related to carbon sequestration by voting to approve a 12-month moratorium on carbon sequestration activities in the county.
Press Releases
As Department of Energy ERA Funding Re-Opens, Adams Electric Cooperative Celebrates Current Success
December 6, 2024 | Blog post
Adams Electric’s ambitious project involves the construction of a 1 MW wind turbine and a 1 MW solar array…
Champaign County Begins Process of Establishing Moratorium on Carbon Sequestration Under Mahomet Aquifer
October 11, 2024 | Press Release
The county board’s Environment and Land Use Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to move forward with the process in front of a standing room-only crowd of more than 70 people.
Second leak at ADM’s carbon capture facility shows carbon sequestration poses unacceptable risk to Mahomet Aquifer
October 2, 2024 | Press release
The Protect the Mahomet Aquifer campaign is calling for urgent legislative action to ban carbon sequestration projects under the Mahomet Aquifer following a second leak at Archer Daniels Midland’s carbon injection facility in Decatur, this time of brine (saltwater).
Prairie Rivers Network honors environmental justice advocates with annual awards
September 27, 2024 | Blog Post
This year, Prairie Rivers Network is proud to recognize two remarkable individuals whose leadership is shaping a more just and equitable future for both people and the planet.
