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.
Information Meeting on Coal Ash Removal
Dynegy is hold a public meeting on December 9 for the public to ask questions or state concerns over their plans to remove coal ash from the Middle Fork.
Victory! Dynegy Will Move Its Ash
Victory! After a multi-year campaign, Dynegy has agreed to move its ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork, Illinois’ National Scenic River.
Leave the Campsite Cleaner
In this podcast, Craig Mousin, adjunct professor of DePaul University celebrates the decision to remove coal ash from Illinois’ National Scenic River.
BIG Win! Dynegy Agrees to Move Its Ash
Dynegy agrees to move its toxic coal ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois’ National Scenic River.
EJC Asks IDNR to Inspect Riverbanks
Six feet of unmitigated erosion along riverbanks could potentially destabilize the Old East Ash Pit, sending coal ash into Illinois’ National Scenic River.
Take 60 Seconds to Stop Coal Ash Pollution
Call on the Illinois EPA and Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) now to adopt strong rules for managing and storing toxic coal ash.
Will Vistra Do What’s Right?
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?
The Fight for Middle Fork Is Not Over
So how will the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act affect the fight to clean up the coal ash along the Middle Fork? It’s somewhat complicated!
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