Dynegy Withdraws Stabilization Plan
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.
Step Toward Victory for Middle Fork!
Facing public pressure and a federal agency’s mandate to protect Illinois’ National Scenic River, Dynegy agreed to redesign its project.
Dynegy Wants to Cap, Leave, and Run
Dynegy wants to permanently cap the coal ash, “stabilize” the abutting riverbank, wipe their hands, and pat themselves on the back for a job well done.
EJC Objects to Dynegy Permit
EJC objects to the issuance of a Section 404 permit for Dynegy’s harmful Middle Fork riverbank project, and asks for an Environmental Impact Statement.
Cap and Run: Illinois’ Coal Ash Crisis
EJC participated in a 11-28 press event releasing “Cap and Run”, a new report calling on legislators to address Illinois urgent coal ash crisis in 2019.
Donate to Protect the Middle Fork
EJC is working towards a permanent solution that protects the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution. Now it’s your turn. Can you donate to our campaign?
Support Eco-Justice Collaborative
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!
People’s Hearing Middle Fork Vermilion
Eco-Justice Collaborative hosted a People’s Hearing on a plan to leave 3.3 million cubic yards of coal ash on the banks of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion
We Can’t Stop the Middle Fork
Eventually, the Middle Fork will reoccupy that portion of the floodplain containing the ash pits. We cannot stop that from happening, no matter what we do.
Citizens Hold Hearing on Coal Ash
“The Middle Fork is an area treasure, valued by tens of thousands of people for its natural beauty, biological diversity, and water-based recreation”, said Kanter. All of this could be destroyed in a matter of minutes by a coal ash catastrophe.