Dynegy Presents Its Plans for the Middle Fork
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.
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.
Interim agreement reached on protecting the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River. Environmental groups are cautiously optimistic, and will remain vigilant.
With the recent adoption coal ash rules, Illinois residents will be safer and our surface and groundwaters will be cleaner!
Six feet of unmitigated erosion along riverbanks could potentially destabilize the Old East Ash Pit, sending coal ash into Illinois’ National Scenic River.
Prepare to provide public input will make Illinois coal ash rules strong and effective, and help protect the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution.
Ensure the IEPA develops strong rules to protect our National Scenic River and Illinois communities from this toxic waste!
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.
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.
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!
Environmental and community advocates call on the IL House of Representatives to pass the Coal Ash Pollution Prevent Act.