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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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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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Step Toward Victory for Middle Fork!

May 20, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

Facing public pressure and a federal agency’s mandate to protect Illinois’ National Scenic River, Dynegy agreed to redesign its project.

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Dynegy Wants to Cap, Leave, and Run

January 27, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Mike Nowak, Protect the Middle Fork

Dynegy wants to permanently cap the coal ash, “stabilize” the abutting riverbank, wipe their hands, and pat themselves on the back for a job well done.

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EJC Objects to Dynegy Permit

January 21, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Dynegy Middle Fork, Dynegy Section 404, Protect the Middle Fork

EJC objects to the issuance of a Section 404 permit for Dynegy’s harmful Middle Fork riverbank project, and asks for an Environmental Impact Statement.

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Cap and Run: Illinois’ Coal Ash Crisis

November 30, 2018"cap and run", act on coal ash, Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash regulations, Illinois' coal ash crisis

EJC participated in a 11-28 press event releasing “Cap and Run”, a new report calling on legislators to address Illinois urgent coal ash crisis in 2019.

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Donate to Protect the Middle Fork

August 27, 2018"eco-justice collaborative", Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Protect the Fork

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?

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