Author Archives: sutc

Public Information Meeting – September 3

Posted on August 26, 2014 by sutc

Public notice has been served for Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog mine. Join Stand Up to Coal and Prairie Rivers Network for an informational meeting to learn more about the consequences of a local coal mine and how you can have … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Coal Officially Applies for a Mining Permit

Posted on August 12, 2014 by sutc

There was a notice in the July 31 edition of the Sidell Reporter that Sunrise Coal, LLC (a subsidiary of Hallador Energy, HNRG) has applied for a permit from the Illinois Office of Mines and Minerals for their Bulldog Mine … Continue reading →

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Stand Up To Coal Salt Fork Float

Posted on July 16, 2014 by sutc

On June 21st, 22 paddlers enjoyed a lazy afternoon floating on the Salt Fork of the Vermilion River, celebrating the beauty and natural history of this local, Midwestern stream,.  After the float, the group rendezvoused with nearly 20 additional people … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Coal Faces More Hurdles to Open Mine

Posted on July 13, 2014 by sutc

Here’s the text of a commentary that appeared in the News-Gazette on June 29.  It was written by Tyler Roche, a water policy specialist with Prairie Rivers Network.  The original article is here. Stakeholders in Champaign and Vermilion County have … Continue reading →

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Salt Fork River Paddle and Potluck

Posted on June 13, 2014 by sutc

WHAT: Saturday, June 21st, please join us at Homer Lake for an afternoon together as we spend time celebrating Illinois River Appreciation month by paddling down the Salt Fork River followed by a potluck. Weather permitting, this is a wonderful opportunity to … Continue reading →

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