Category Archives: Meeting Coverage

IEPA NPDES Hearing Follow-Up

Posted on August 20, 2015 by sutc

Take Action The comment period for the NPDES draft permit is open until September 11.  You may mail or e-mail comments for inclusion in the public record until then.  It is very important to highlight any area of concern during … Continue reading →

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Public Hearing Well Attended

Posted on December 18, 2014 by sutc

The Jamaica High School gymnasium was packed with people interested in commenting on and asking questions about the permit application for the proposed Bulldog Mine. The public spoke for about two and a half hours. Supporters of the proposed mine … Continue reading →

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Informal Conference a Big Success!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by sutc

Last Tuesday, a little over 100 people gathered at the Georgetown Community Center for the IDNR informal conference regarding Sunrise Coal’s permit application for the proposed Bulldog Mine.  The audience was split between pro-mine folks (mostly Sunrise Coal miners) in … Continue reading →

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Public Information Meeting Follow-Up

Posted on September 4, 2014 by sutc

On September 3, 43 community members attended a public information meeting regarding the Bulldog Mine proposed by Sunrise Coal.  The meeting was hosted by Stand Up To Coal and Prairie Rivers Network. The evening started off viewing a video of … Continue reading →

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Sidell and Catlin Wrap-Up

Posted on December 21, 2013 by sutc

Community meetings with Stand Up to Coal (SUTC) members and local residents were held on November 25th in Sidell and December 4th in Catlin regarding Sunrise Coal’s proposed coal mine in Vermilion County. The group reviewed the obstacles that have … Continue reading →

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