WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
About us
IEC works to safeguard Illinois—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends by building power for people and the environment.
The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) was created in 1975 to ensure that the collective voice of Illinois’ environmental community was amplified in public policy debates and legislative action. Today, IEC is proud to be leading the strongest, most effective environmental community in the state’s history.
Representing over 130 environmental organizations operating in Illinois, IEC carries out our mission to advance equitable public policies that create healthy environments across Illinois through collaboration, building power, and advocacy.
Our vision
We envision an Illinois where informed decision-makers and empowered communities successfully champion the environment.
Our Strategy
- Foster a great place for a diverse and excellent staff to work, fully funded by balanced revenue streams.
- Grow, align, and coordinate a powerful and inclusive environmental movement in Illinois.
- Build environmental power among decision-makers within the halls of Illinois’ governmental power.
- Live up to established equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments and values, leading by example within Illinois’ environmental movement.
Who WE ARE
Our Affiliates
IEC relies on our affiliate member organizations to identify the biggest issues facing our environment.
We provide the framework for our affiliate member organizations to share resources, mobilize supporters, and respond quickly to the most pressing environmental issues. From building consensus around a legislative agenda to lobbying city, state, and federal decision-makers, IEC takes pride in leading our environmental movement forward.
Our Staff
IEC's staff is committed to creating healthy environments across our state.
We are a strong team working daily towards cleaner air, water, and energy.
Our Board
The IEC Board of Directors is composed of environmental leaders from across the state.
Young Professionals Board
Connecting professionals who are committed to environmental protection.
Composed of young professionals from the public, private and non-profit sectors, the IEC Young Professionals Board raises money to support IEC's work.
Our Sister Organization
IEC works closely with our 501(c)(3) sister organization, the Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF), which conducts legislative monitoring and analysis, outreach, organizing, coalition building, and communication and education.
We cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and powerful movement to ensure a healthy environment for all Illinoisans through education, communication, and collaboration.