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!
Category Archives: Champaign County
Public Information Meeting – September 3
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
Posted in Champaign County, Events, Take Action, Vermilion County
Tagged coal, hallador energy, mining permit, prairie rivers network, public information, public meeting, Stakeholder Meeting, sunrise coal
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Stand Up To Coal Salt Fork Float
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
Posted in Champaign County, Events
Tagged hallador energy, homer lake, prairie rivers network, salt fork river, social event, sunrise coal
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True Cost of Coal Exhibit
Hi everyone, Wanted to invite you to a great event coming up in both Urbana & Peoria, IL! The Beehive Collective will be kicking off their spring cross-country tour with a stop in Urbana showcasing their “True Cost of Coal” … Continue reading
Posted in Champaign County, Events
Tagged coal, conservation, exhibit, heartland coalfield alliance, prn, sierra club
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Bulldog Mine Informational Meeting in Homer
Please note the correct location. The original post indicated the wrong location. Join us and your neighbors as we bring updates on Sunrise Coal’s (Hallador Energy) proposed Bulldog Coal Mine in southwest Vermilion County. With recent water sales, land sales, … Continue reading
Posted in Champaign County, Events, Updates, Vermilion County
Tagged coal, hallador energy, homer, public meeting, sunrise coal
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Public Informational Meeting – Tuesday June 18
When: Tuesday, June 18, 7:00pm Where: University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign Join us at the University YMCA to hear presentations by members of the Champaign and Homer communities, Stand Up to Coal, and the Prairie Rivers Network regarding … Continue reading
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Tagged champaign county, champaign county board, coal, event, hallador energy, meeting, prairie rivers network, public information, public meeting, sunrise coal
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