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Dynegy agrees to move its coal ash

August 8, 2021"coal ash", Dynegy, Protect the Fork

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.

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Will Vistra Do What’s Right?

July 24, 2020Middle Fork, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

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?

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Fox News Coal Ash Bill Signed

JB Pritzker Signs New Coal Ash Law

July 31, 2019Illinois coal ash, JB Pritzker, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

Today, bipartisan legislation to protect Illinois’ residents and their water from toxic coal ash was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.

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Step Toward Victory for Middle Fork!

May 20, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

Facing public pressure and a federal agency’s mandate to protect Illinois’ National Scenic River, Dynegy agreed to redesign its project.

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Donate to Protect the Middle Fork

August 27, 2018"eco-justice collaborative", Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Protect the 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?

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Support Eco-Justice Collaborative

August 26, 2018Dynegy coal ash, illinois coal, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

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!

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People’s Hearing Middle Fork Vermilion

June 22, 2018Dynegy coal ash, Middle Fork coal ash, Middle Fork Vermilion, People's Hearing, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

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

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We Can’t Stop the Middle Fork

June 19, 2018Dynegy coal ash, Middle Fork coal ash, Middle Fork Vermilion, Protect the 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.

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Citizens Hold Hearing on Coal Ash

June 13, 2018Dynegy coal ash, Middle Fork, Middle Fork Vermilion, People's Hearing, people's hearing coal ash, Protect the Fork

“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.

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IEPA to Speak at People’s Hearing

June 9, 2018dynegy's coal ash, Dynegy's coal ash threat, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, People's Hearing, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

Rick Cobb, IEPA, joins speaker lineup at June 11, 2018 People’s Hearing in Danville. Tell the IEPA it’s time to require Dynegy to move its toxic mess.

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