Jun 2, 20134 min readCentral IllinoisOil Pollution a Bitter Harvest for Illinois Farmers – Los Angeles TimesEnvironment: State has more than 4,000 abandoned wells, many of whose leaks have harmed soil, water supplies. January 22, 1997|MATT...
Jun 1, 20134 min readEducationEPA Documents Illinois Contamination History From Fracking WastewaterWith respect to the industry’s claim that there have been no documented or confirmed cases of water or land contamination, SAFE responds...
Dec 10, 20122 min readLocal MediaCouple caught up in fracking debate | Williamson County, ILA rural Williamson County couple was surprised to learn that the rights they own for oil and gas on their property may not protect them...
Nov 20, 20123 min readOthers Fighting Fracking ActivitiesThe Fight to Save Starved Rock From Frac Sand Mining PollutionMississippi Sand LLC is requesting permits to mine for frac sand adjacent to the east side of Starved Rock State Park. Illinois is home...
Oct 28, 20121 min readRegulatoryCity of Carlyle Illinois Bans FrackingThe city of Carlyle has established the first legal precedent in Illinois that a non-home rule municipality can prohibit drilling for oil...
Oct 19, 20121 min readEducationVideo: The Illinois Fracking Moratorium MovementProduced by Cindy Green. Did you know there are Illinois residents who are already affected by existing drilling and frack water...
Oct 7, 20121 min readCounty LevelJackson County, IL Land Use & Economic Development Committee: Industry Presentation/States AttoJackson Co. Illinois Land Use & Economic Development meeting to consider a ban on fracking – YouTube. Held on July 12, 2012, this meeting...