[Peace] Fwd: Bulldog Mine, Middle Fork Update, and More ...

[Karen]

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> Let's Stop the Bulldog Mine! 
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> Beginning in 2008, Sunrise Coal quietly knocked on doors to buy up mineral rights under 23,000 acres of prime farmland for their proposed underground coal mine. Since then, Stand Up to Coal <https://act.myngp.com/el/5ik0kE3TA-DUH9k52Z0vu_8WidLSwzE8ljnN3b0ixj8=/xSeJTjCAtHZ_P09jZUSj-ZccngTIhWqwrQnP9mqmyO4=>, a committed group of residents and farmers, has been working to stop this mine. They have held informational meetings and participated in public hearings to voice their concerns. They know about the many environmental and community impacts that could occur from the operation of this mine, including: farmland subsidence; heavy water use; coal dust pollution; impacts to roads; falling land values; and possible pollution of the scenic Salt Fork River <https://act.myngp.com/el/5ik0kE3TA-DUH9k52Z0vu_8WidLSwzE8ljnN3b0ixj8=/aBXRMuz5plaLgN9IVUg-hbhGCJUdOSw1sM0RVIh_ah0=>.
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> Unfortunately, in April of 2019, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR granted the mine permit <https://act.myngp.com/el/5ik0kE3TA-DUH9k52Z0vu_8WidLSwzE8ljnN3b0ixj8=/f2vDsex0QI5hkD9AtBc7BM1NSNBa_j6kpTaQHj27Nqk=>.  Subsequently, members of Stand Up to Coal filed a petition for an administrative review. This hearing is expected to take place in Springfield THIS Thursday, February 27th, 2020, and may be their last opportunity to challenge the permit. They need your help. 
> Come to Springfield to stand in solidarity against the proposed Bulldog Mine! A press conference is planned at the Capitol at 11am. It will be followed by the administrative hearing at 1:30pm, which is expected to end by 3pm. Unfortunately, there will not be an opportunity for public comment. Watch this page <https://act.myngp.com/el/5ik0kE3TA-DUH9k52Z0vu_8WidLSwzE8ljnN3b0ixj8=/6rHIazVH5LlAYrOCeFGFNIxbm7Z-1gr0shSV-FV28PA=?active_tab=about> for details on room numbers for the press conference and hearing, and for updates. It is possible the date may be moved to March.
> Sign this petition <https://act.myngp.com/el/5ik0kE3TA-DUH9k52Z0vu_8WidLSwzE8ljnN3b0ixj8=/C3qe1W5x5Egb-BpbGZcL7uQqXJL-zBNHYAbiCo4nrZE=> to show you are opposed to the mine! Signatures will be delivered to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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> The Fight to Protect the Middle Fork is Not Over
> Are you wondering about the status of Dynegy's closure plan for its three coal ash pits along the west bank of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion? Or how the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act helps protect the Middle Fork? 
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> March 4 Is Clean Energy Lobby Day at the Capitol!
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> Move us to 100% renewable energy by 2050; 
> Cut carbon from the power sector by 2030;
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> Reduce gas and diesel vehicles from the transportation sector by electrifying the transportation system; and
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> ​Passing CEJAl would be a BIG win for Illinois families, new businesses, and our climate!
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> Registration is required <https://act.myngp.com/el/5ik0kE3TA-DUH9k52Z0vu_8WidLSwzE8ljnN3b0ixj8=/GDOBohouDBHsv3FRXRrLcZRnxbfnwS7YVwc9A-_SMFM=?fbclid=IwAR3DLLY_oY0fmvwM84PTTSFHCYCOgdO2kaaIAT6utADIsH9lwGiv-0qAOZI> so there are enough information packets available and you can be assigned to a group and group leader, who will set up appointments.  When registering, you can opt to take the free bus from designated locations that will take you to and from Springfield. This is the best way to get updates on the bill and learn how to talk with your senator or representative.  
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> Questions? Call Pam: 773.556.3418.
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