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.
Dynegy agrees to move its toxic coal ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois’ National Scenic River.
Interim agreement reached on protecting the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River. Environmental groups are cautiously optimistic, and will remain vigilant.
The IDNR will reactivate the Advisory Committee put in place by the Middle Fork’s Corridor Management Plan, so proposed man-made changes have public input.
Six feet of unmitigated erosion along riverbanks could potentially destabilize the Old East Ash Pit, sending coal ash into Illinois’ National Scenic River.
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?
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.
Tell the Illinois Governor, the IEPA, and the IDNR to require Dynegy to move its coal ash out of the floodplain of Illinois’ only National Scenic River!
Governor Pritzker has said he will protect Illinois communities and our environment from coal ash pollution. Ask him to take a stand on the Middle Fork.