Oil & Gas Activity in Illinois

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Additional Maps & Data

Earthworks IL Oil & Gas Threat Map

Active oil & gas wells, & the counts of people, schools, & hospitals that live within ½ mile of these facilities. Project Launch: 2016

Frack Sand Mining

Map of silica sands/frac sand mines, drying facilities, & value added facilities in North America.