NEWS

9-13-2024 Press Release: Leak at ADM’s carbon capture facility underscores need to ban sequestration under Mahomet Aquifer

A recent leak at Archer Daniels Midland’s carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) facility underscores concerns for the safety of the Mahomet Aquifer… Read More.

9-10-2024 Press Release: Central Illinois legislators announce intent to file legislation to protect Mahomet Aquifer

There is growing opposition to carbon capture and sequestration projects that threaten the Mahomet Aquifer, the sole source of drinking water for nearly one million people in 14 counties across Central Illinois… Read More.

9-10-2024 Letter to the Editor by Senator Faraci: New law a critical first step in protecting Mahomet Aquifer

Protecting the environment is an ongoing commitment, a responsibility that demands constant vigilance and action. The job is never truly done because threats to our waterways, prairies, forests and the air we breathe are always evolving… Read More.