Landowner Education
Stand Up To Coal is dedicated to informing residents, farmers and landowners in Champaign and Vermilion Counties, IL about the negative effects that Sunrise Coal, LLC's planned coal mine could have on our lands, waters and health.
Where’s the Mine?
Sunrise Coal, LLC is signing coal leases in the area of East Central Illinois between Sidell, Broadlands, Homer and Fairmount. Click here to see on a map where Sunrise wants to open a coal mine.Subscribe!
Public Informal Conference – October 7, 2014
What: The IDNR will hold an “informal conference,” which is the first of two possible public hearings, about Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog Mine permit application. This is a chance for community members to make oral comments regarding the the proposed mine and deficiencies in the permit application. Comments will likely be limited to 3 minutes each.
Even if you don’t wish to comment, please attend so that we can demonstrate to IDNR how much public opposition there is to the proposed mine.
When: Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 6:00pm
Where: Georgetown Community Center
220 E. West St.
Georgetown, IL 61846
The permit application is available for viewing on our website: Permit Application #429
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