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Dynegy agrees to move its coal ash

August 8, 2021"coal ash", Dynegy, Protect the Fork

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.

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BIG Win! Dynegy Agrees to Move Its Ash

June 23, 2021Dynegy Move Your Ash, Middle Fork victory, Middle Fork win, Protect the Middle Fork

Dynegy agrees to move its toxic coal ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois’ National Scenic 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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Middle Fork Advisory Committee Reconvening

April 25, 2021Middle Fork Citizen's Advisory Committee, Protect the Middle Fork

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.

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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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Will Vistra Do What’s Right?

July 24, 2020Middle Fork, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

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?

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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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Tell IEPA – Don’t Approve Dynegy’s Wall

March 29, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Dynegy coal ash threat, IEPA hearing Middle Fork, Middle Fork National Scenic River, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Protect the Fork

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!

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It’s Time to Write Governor Pritzker

March 10, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Governor Pritzker, Middle Fork Hearing, Protect the Middle Fork

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.

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