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Eco-Justice Collaborative is a Champaign, Illinois nonprofit that advocates for solutions that combine environmental, economic, and social justice. Join us!
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.
Interim Agreement on Middle Fork Coal Ash
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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The Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois’ only National Scenic River, is threatened by coal ash pollution. Help us ensure the protection of this river!
Coal Ash on the Middle Fork FAQs
The Frequently Asked Questions documents problems associated with permanently storing toxic coal ash in the floodplain of Illinois’ National Scenic River.
Welcome to Eco-Justice Collaborative
Work with us! Healthy community requires advocacy and action on urgent environmental issues in ways that connect with social and economic justice. – Dieter T. Hessel
Dynegy’s Proposed Fix
Dynegy’s proposed closure plan for its three toxic coal ash pits along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River is to cap them and leave them in place in the floodplain.
Dynegy’s Coal Ash Threat to the Middle Fork
If just 1% of Dynegy’s coal ash entered the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River, it would be comparable to the Duke Energy’s 2014 Dan River spill that sent coal ash 70 miles downstream. Don’t wait for another disaster to happen! Get involved.
Protect the Middle Fork
Protect the Middle Fork! Over 3.3 million cubic yards of toxic coal ash have been dumped in the floodplain of this National Scenic River.