IEC News
2,000 Monarch License Plate Decal Applications Received
9/20/18
YOU DID IT – 2,000 applications received! More than 2,000 IEC, Sierra Club and NRDC supporters came together to apply for the new Specialty Monarch License Plate Decal, raising over $20,000 for roadside monarch habitat and ensuring the decal will be more...Federal Setbacks and the State of Illinois Energy Policy
8/24/18
By Cary Shepherd Policy Director, Illinois Environmental Council The federal administration unveiled its latest attempt to prevent our nation’s transition to a clean energy economy earlier this week. After announcing the repeal of the Clean Power Plan – the Obama Administration’s signature climate more...Position Announcement: Development Manager
7/31/18
Position Description The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) and Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) seek a self-motivated individual for the role of Development Manager. This position may be located in Chicago or Springfield, IL. The position is full-time and may include evening more...Monarch License Plate Decal
6/27/18
Sadly, monarch butterfly populations have been rapidly declining in North America since 1997. In fact, the Midwestern United States have seen an 88 percent decline in the number of monarchs, and a 64 percent decrease in the amount of available more...IEC Goes to Washington
6/13/18
Last week, the IEC staff went to Washington, D.C. for a Congressional lobby day with the League of Conservation Voters (LCV). This trip marked a positive beginning to our exciting new partnership with LCV, and an opportunity for IEC to more...
