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Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment: SAFE

Protecting Southern Illinois

SAFE works to protect the people, land, water, and communities of Southern Illinois from the risks of fracking and fossil-fuel development.

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Southern Illinois is worth protecting.

SAFE — Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment — is a grassroots organization working to protect our region from the environmental, health, and community impacts associated with fracking and fossil-fuel development.
For more than a decade, SAFE has helped residents stay informed, understand the issues, and make their voices heard.

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Fracking 101

Understand how hydraulic fracturing works and explore the issues surrounding oil and gas development. LEARN MORE →

Research & Reports

Explore peer-reviewed studies, scientific reviews, government assessments, and other credible research.
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News

Follow the developments affecting So. Illinois & SAFE’s continuing work. READ THE NEWS →

Help Protect Southern Illinois

SAFE’s work depends on people who care about the future of our region. Volunteer your time or help support our work with a donation.

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Our land. Our water. Our fight.