Building Power for People and the Environment
Join us to advance equitable public policies that ensure a healthy environment across Illinois.
Since
1975
IEC brings together the Illinois environmental movement to influence decision makers
and ensure clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.
Our roots run deep
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IEC coordinates our over 100 affiliate member organizations to share resources, mobilize supporters,
and respond quickly to the most pressing issues facing the environment in Illinois.
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Read what IEC staff, our affiliates & decision makers are writing about environmental issues.
addressing Illinois' most urgent environmental issues
Clean Water
Illinois has abundant water resources that need protecting and infrastructure that requires updating.
Clean Energy
Eliminating climate-warming emissions from Illinois’ power sector is key to addressing the climate crisis.
Conservation
Open space in Illinois is disappearing due to the rapid spread of urbanization and development.
Equitable Transportation
Transportation is the single largest source of climate warming emissions in Illinois.
Zero Waste
Illinois has a long history of championing recycling & composting programs, but there is so much more to do.
Sustainable Agriculture
Farms cover about 75% of the Illinois' total land area.
OUR UPDATES
6 Civics Tips for Illinois Environmentalists
Illinoisans are enthusiastic about gaining the skills to effectively help us build power for people and the environment.
Lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform
Energy policy likely to be revisited in spring legislative session. Lawmakers this week passed a bill aimed at boosting the development of renewable energy generation,
Pritzker EPA vows to step in as Trump calls for massive cuts to environmental protection
As the new top environment cop in Illinois, James Jennings knew coming in his job would be challenging no matter who won the presidential election.
Illinois confident it can continue clean energy progress under Trump, but path expected to be harder
The deep blue state is preparing to protect climate and clean energy programs during a Trump administration, but uncertainty about federal incentives and environmental enforcement