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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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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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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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Dynegy Withdraws Stabilization Plan

July 10, 2019coal ash pollution, Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Middle Fork

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.

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Together, We Just #KickedCoalAsh!

May 30, 2019#KickedCoalAsh, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Middle Fork, SB9 Coal Ash Pollution Prevention

We“#KickedCoalAsh” this week! Thanks to YOUR help, the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act, is on its way to the Governor’s desk.

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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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