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Clean air.
Clean water.
open space.
Join us to advance public policies that create healthy environments across Illinois.
Since
1975
IEC brings together the Illinois environmental community to influence decision makers
and ensure clean air, clean water and healthy communities.
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IEC coordinates our over 90 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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bUILDING A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ILLINOIS
the water we drink, and the places that make our state special.
addressing the most urgent issues
Clean Water
Illinois has abundant water resources that need protecting and infrastructure that requires updating.
Energy
IEC works on many issues related to the energy sector, including growing energy efficiency & clean energy.
Conservation
Open space in Illinois is disappearing due to the rapid spread of urbanization and development.
Environmental Justice
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Waste Reduction
Illinois has a long history of championing recycling & composting programs, but has a long way to go.
Sustainability
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IEC Responds to Trump Administration Rollback of Clean Car Standards
The Illinois Environmental Council issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s rollback of Clean Car Standards: SPRINGFIELD, IL – In the midst...
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“Climate change is exacerbating this crisis. High levels of pollution have put vulnerable communities at greater risk of serious health impacts from COVID-19. Air pollution damages...
Read More >>Legislative Update in the Wake of COVID-19
As you probably know, we typically send out updates on the status of the environmental legislative agenda on a weekly basis during the legislative session....
Read More >>LCV 2019 National Environmental Scorecard
The Illinois Environmental Council is the state affiliate of the League of Conservation Voters. Each year, LCV releases their National Environmental Scorecard. The Scorecard is the primary...
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