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Dynegy Presents Its Plans for the Middle Fork

December 10, 2021Dynegy Midwest Generation, Dynegy moves its ash, Illinois coal ash

On December 9, 2021 Dynegy Midwest Generation presented its plans to remove coal ash stored in the floodplain of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River.

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Interim Agreement on Middle Fork Coal Ash

June 22, 2021Dynegy, Middle Fork agreement, Middle Fork victory, Middle Fork win, Protect the Middle Fork

Interim agreement reached on protecting 
the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River. Environmental groups are cautiously optimistic, and will remain vigilant.

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Thanks to You – IL Coal Ash Rules Adopted!

April 25, 2021Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act, Illinois coal ash rules

With the recent adoption coal ash rules, Illinois residents will be safer and our surface and groundwaters will be cleaner!

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EJC Asks IDNR to Inspect Riverbanks

February 22, 2021"coal ash", Protect the Middle Fork, Riverbank Erosion Middle Fork

Six feet of unmitigated erosion along riverbanks could potentially destabilize the Old East Ash Pit, sending coal ash into Illinois’ National Scenic River.

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Talk with the IEPA About Coal Ash

September 6, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Illinois coal ash rules, Protect the Middle Fork

Prepare to provide public input will make Illinois coal ash rules strong and effective, and help protect the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution.

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Speak Up for the Middle Fork!

September 6, 2019Dynegy coal ash, IEPA Listening Sessions, Illinois coal ash rules, Protect the Middle Fork

Ensure the IEPA develops strong rules to protect our National Scenic River and Illinois communities from this toxic waste!

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Fundraiser to Protect the Middle Fork

July 29, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Fundraiser, Protect the Middle Fork

Join us at the Rose Bowl in Urbana on August 10, and help us protect the Middle Fork, a state and national treasure, from toxic coal ash pollution.

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Dynegy Withdraws Stabilization Plan

July 10, 2019coal ash pollution, Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Middle Fork

While the fight to protect the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution continues, Dynegy agrees to revise its riverbank plan to reduce harm to this National Scenic River.

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Ask the Governor to Sign SB9!

June 11, 2019Illinois coal ash, SB9 Coal Ash Pollution Prevention, Sign SB9

SB9, The Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act, passed the Illinois House of Representatives on May 27. Now it is time for Governor Pritzker to sign the bill!

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Call on the Illinois House to Pass SB9

May 22, 2019Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act, Illinois coal ash, SB9

Environmental and community advocates call on the IL House of Representatives to pass the Coal Ash Pollution Prevent Act.

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