May 10, 2018 | Press Release
A new report by PRN shows that elevated levels of nitrates in our water are widespread and getting worse.
Press Releases
Middle Fork of the Vermilion River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2018
April 10, 2018 | Press Release
American Rivers has named the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2018, citing the threat toxic coal ash poses to Illinois’ only Wild and Scenic River.
One-Third of American Wildlife at Increased Risk of Extinction
March 29, 2018 | Press Release
As many as one-third of America’s wildlife species are at increased risk of extinction, according to a new report by the National Wildlife Federation, the American Fisheries Society and The Wildlife Society.
GROUNDWATER DATA SHOW COAL ASH POLLUTING OUR WATER
March 14, 2018 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network (PRN) has analyzed groundwater monitoring data released on March 2, 2018 by Illinois coal-fired power companies and found elevated levels of multiple contaminants, including antimony, arsenic, chromium, lead, and thallium, in exceedance of the Illinois Environmental Protect Agency Class II groundwater standards and/or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s drinking water standards.
PRN, Earthjustice to Sue to Protect the Middle Fork
January 31, 2018 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network today filed official notice that it intends to sue Dynegy for Clean Water Act violations on the Middle Fork.
