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.
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.
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.
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!
Disaster Waiting to Happen
When you paddle the Middle Fork River, you know why advocates worked so hard to have it designated a State and National Scenic River nearly 30 years ago.
Coal Ash on Illinois’ Scenic River
Join us as we hear more details about the threat coal ash poses to the Middle Fork and how Illinois residents are making their voices heard.
Illinois Ranks First in the Country
Illinois Has More Coal Ash Disposal Sites Than Any Other State Illinois generates more than 4.4 million tons of coal ash EVERY YEAR, and imports coal ash (or coal combustion waste) from six or more other states. Illinois ranks first in the nation with respect to the total number of coal ash disposal sites in the country, […]
Dynegy’s Toxic Coal Ash on the Middle Fork
This short video was taken by EJC while kayaking past Dynegy’s three toxic coal ash pits.
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