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NPR’s 21st Show – BIG Win on the Middle Fork

July 6, 2021"coal ash", "eco-justice collaborative", Middle Fork win, Protect the Middle Fork

Tune in to NPR’s 21st on July 6th, 11am to hear about the BIG win in the campaign to remove coal ash from the floodplain of Illinois’National Scenic River.

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BIG Win! Dynegy Agrees to Move Its Ash

June 23, 2021Dynegy Move Your Ash, Middle Fork victory, Middle Fork win, Protect the Middle Fork

Dynegy agrees to move its toxic coal ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois’ National Scenic River.

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Interim Agreement on Middle Fork Coal Ash

June 22, 2021Dynegy, Middle Fork agreement, Middle Fork victory, Middle Fork win, Protect the Middle Fork

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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Middle Fork Advisory Committee Reconvening

April 25, 2021Middle Fork Citizen's Advisory Committee, Protect the Middle Fork

The IDNR will reactivate the Advisory Committee put in place by the Middle Fork’s Corridor Management Plan, so proposed man-made changes have public input.

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EJC Asks IDNR to Inspect Riverbanks

February 22, 2021"coal ash", Protect the Middle Fork, Riverbank Erosion Middle Fork

Six feet of unmitigated erosion along riverbanks could potentially destabilize the Old East Ash Pit, sending coal ash into Illinois’ National Scenic River.

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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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The Fight for Middle Fork Is Not Over

January 20, 2020"coal ash", Coal Ash Prevention Pollution Control Act, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Middle Fork

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!

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Donate to EJC Today!

November 10, 2019Donate to EJC, Protect the Middle Fork

Double your impact when you donate to EJC today! Patagonia wants to support its grantees, and will match your gift until December 31st.

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Talk with the IEPA About Coal Ash

September 6, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Illinois coal ash rules, Protect the Middle Fork

Prepare to provide public input will make Illinois coal ash rules strong and effective, and help protect the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution.

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Speak Up for the Middle Fork!

September 6, 2019Dynegy coal ash, IEPA Listening Sessions, Illinois coal ash rules, Protect the Middle Fork

Ensure the IEPA develops strong rules to protect our National Scenic River and Illinois communities from this toxic waste!

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