Dynegy agrees to move its coal ash
On June 22, 2021, Dynegy agreed to move its coal ash out of the floodplain of Illinois’ only National Scenic River. This is a hard-fought victory.
On June 22, 2021, Dynegy agreed to move its coal ash out of the floodplain of Illinois’ only National Scenic River. This is a hard-fought victory.
The destiny of the coal ash impoundment closure is in the hands of the Illinois Attorney General’s office. Will Vistra do what’s right for the Middle Fork?
Today, bipartisan legislation to protect Illinois’ residents and their water from toxic coal ash was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Facing public pressure and a federal agency’s mandate to protect Illinois’ National Scenic River, Dynegy agreed to redesign its project.
EJC is working towards a permanent solution that protects the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution. Now it’s your turn. Can you donate to our campaign?
The Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois’ only National Scenic River, is threatened by coal ash pollution. Help us ensure the protection of this river!
Eco-Justice Collaborative hosted a People’s Hearing on a plan to leave 3.3 million cubic yards of coal ash on the banks of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion
Eventually, the Middle Fork will reoccupy that portion of the floodplain containing the ash pits. We cannot stop that from happening, no matter what we do.
“The Middle Fork is an area treasure, valued by tens of thousands of people for its natural beauty, biological diversity, and water-based recreation”, said Kanter. All of this could be destroyed in a matter of minutes by a coal ash catastrophe.
Rick Cobb, IEPA, joins speaker lineup at June 11, 2018 People’s Hearing in Danville. Tell the IEPA it’s time to require Dynegy to move its toxic mess.