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Building Power for People and the Environment.

Illinois' Environmental
Policy Leader.

Since 1975, IEC has been at the forefront of environmental policy development and advocacy in Illinois. Today, IEC leads a powerful environmental movement dedicated to advancing equitable public policies that ensure a healthy environment across Illinois.

Golden Anniversary. Evergreen Mission.

2025
Environmental
Leadership Dinner

Join us to celebrate 50 years of environmental leadership in Illinois.

2025 Legislative Report

Illinois’ most comprehensive report on environmental wins and setbacks. 

Our Campaigns

Safeguard Illinois' Climate

Help us ensure that Illinois charges forward in pursuit of strong climate and clean energy policies that are equitable, affordable, and reliable.

Protect Illinois Wetlands

Illinois has already lost 90% of its original wetlands. Protection and restoration of these areas is critical for the future of our state’s animals, plants, and communities.

Phase Out Single-Use Plastics

Every year 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes. We can’t recycle our way out of our plastics problem. It’s time to kick single-use plastics.

Click here to see our full priorities list.

Secure Illinois' Climate Future

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Defeat Anti-Environment Legislation

The environment matters to you. Tell your lawmakers to fight
for it, too. Take action for our climate and our communities.

IEC Scorecard

Did your lawmakers vote with the environment in mind? Hold them accountable on environmental issues. 

Expand Your Policy Expertise

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Learn About Our Work

IEC addresses Illinois’ most urgent environmental issues​. Explore our vision for Illinois’ environment.

New on the Blog

See what IEC staff, our affiliates, and decision-makers are saying about key environmental issues.​

Gain insights that will make your advocacy—and our movement—more powerful. 

Over 130 Organizations Believe in Our Mission

IEC relies on our affiliate member organizations to identify the biggest issues facing our environment.

Together, we share resources, mobilize supporters,
and respond quickly to policy debates and advocacy opportunities.

Discover what it means to be an IEC affiliate.

IEC Empowers Environmental Advocates

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Policy Manager

The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) is looking for a Policy Manager to join our amazing team.

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