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!
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Revised Land Permit Accepted by IDNR
The revisions to the land permit for the proposed Bulldog Coal mine have been accepted by IDNR. Sunrise Coal now has up to 1 year to submit fee payment and proof of bonds. Once Sunrise Coal submits those documents, the … Continue reading
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Stay tuned…
Six months ago, sunrise coal was given six months to submit revisions of their land permit for the 400-acre Bulldog mine surface facility to IDNR. The deadline has passed, but we haven’t heard any word yet. Soon, we will hear … Continue reading
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Appalachian Voices event – Thurs May 29, 7pm
Mark your calendar for a neat event coming up! “Breaking Clean” Tour by Appalachian Voices Thursday, May 29th 7:00 pm Urbana Library (210 W. Green St) Free, Light refreshments provided http://www.breakingcleantour.org/ Nick & Rusti Mullins, along with their 2 kids, … Continue reading
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The Future
Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog mine will contribute to global pollution. Coal is the world’s largest contributor to greenhouse gasses.
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Public turns out in opposition to Homer water sale to Sunrise
Over 100 local residents packed into a special meeting of the Homer Village Board to voice their concerns about the potential drawbacks of a proposal under consideration to sell water to Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog Mine. The agreement would require … Continue reading
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