IL: Water
IL Latino communities advocate for a cleaner environment
A survey of 760 registered Latino voters found 87% of Latinos support projects to produce a cleaner, natural world. The poll, conducted in 10 states…
Unsafe IL feed facilities harm workers, compromise public health
A new study shows more than 1 million tons of animal waste is produced every year in the U.S. Consumers' desire for more animal protein and better …
Excessive IL rains stir conversation on preparedness
Illinois generally sees its hottest and wettest months during the summer, and climate change is making them more intense. The University of …
Tug-of-war for more access to IL streams continues
Federal law and Illinois law are at odds over ownership, access, and use of the state's streams, lakes & rivers - and the Legislature failed to pass …
A spigot of federal money opens, clean water one goal
The Environmental Protection Agency said the country's aging systems of water pipes are hotbeds for chemical and lead contamination. More lead …
Midwest Tribes to take Line 5 concerns to United Nations forum
Next week, Native American leaders from the Midwest will go before a United Nations panel with their concerns over a controversial oil pipeline they …
Action to save remaining Illinois wetlands gains steam
The Supreme Court's decision in 2023 to roll back the Clean Water Act has meant less federal oversight in protecting the country's wetlands. …
IL environmental network creates plan for cleaner waterways
Illinois rivers, lakes and groundwater have become unsafe for humans and wildlife. One organization has started the New Year with a "Clean Water …
IL wetlands at risk in backlash from spring SCOTUS ruling
States like Illinois are dealing with the fallout of a Supreme Court decision made earlier this year. In May, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively …
Agreement Outlines Coal Ash Cleanup for Middle Fork Vermilion River
People who spend summers fishing and canoeing on the Middle Fork Vermilion River should be pleased to know its water quality should be improving in th…
SCOTUS Lands Gut Punch to EPA Wetland Protections
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is shaking up the environmental community in Illinois and across the country. The high court ruled 5-4 on Thursday …
Illinois Groups Urge New Approach to Managing Mississippi River
Drought has devastated the Mississippi River, turning parts of the 2,350-mile channel into dry streambeds and shallow pools. As barge traffic in …