Coal Ash Is a Toxic Waste
Toxic coal ash placed in an unlined impoundment leaches contaminants into groundwater. You either decide to leave it a sacrifice zone – or you clean it up.
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.
Middle Fork – Most Endangered River
Today, the Middle Fork of the Vermilion was named as one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2018 because of the threat toxic coal ash poses to Illinois’ only Wild and Scenic River. This designation showcases the battery of threats from the Trump administration, and calls on allies in Congress to clean water and rivers nationwide.
When a River Roars …
The power of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River in flood is depicted in this short video. Riverbank erosion next to three coal ash pits has been a concern for decades.
A People’s Hearing on Coal Ash
If the Illinois EPA won’t hold a hearing on the proposal to cap and leave 3.3 million cubic yards of coal ash in the floodplain of the Middle Fork, we will.
Dynegy Reports
This addendum to the Frequently Asked Questions includes analyses of Dynegy’s submittals to the Illinois EPA as part of their coal ash closure plan.
Join the Campaign
Join the campaign and join thousands who are advocating for Dynegy to move its coal ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River, Illinois’ only National Scenic River!
Act to Protect the Middle Fork Today!
Join the campaign to place a spotlight on Dynegy’s Vermilion plant, forcing a responsible closure plan for the three ash pits along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River.
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.
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