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.
ABOUT US
Learn more about IEC, including our history & mission, our staff and our vision for Illinois.
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Read what IEC staff, our affiliates & decision makers are writing about environmental issues.
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
COMING SOON!
Waste Reduction
Illinois has a long history of championing recycling & composting programs, but has a long way to go.
Food Production
Farms cover about 75% of the Illinois' total land area.
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