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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UPDATE: Fighting a Coal Mine During COVID-19
The fight against the proposed Bulldog mine continues during the pandemic. Stand Up To Coal has filed for an administrative review of the IDNR mining permit. The mine’s lawyers have submitted a petition to dismiss Stand Up To Coal and … Continue reading
UPDATE: Petitioner Dismissal Hearing on April 2nd
The mine has filed a motion to dismiss Stand Up To Coal and many of the other petitioners who are challenging the mine permit. The dismissal, if approved, would prevent Stand Up To Coal and other petitioners from participating in … Continue reading
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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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