IEC Action Alerts
Take Action to Protect the Environment
Current IEC Action Alerts:
Protect Illinois Wetlands Under Threat
Ask your legislators to support legislation protecting wetlands throughout Illinois.
Protect Chicago communities from more toxic pollution
Send a message of support to your alderperson to urge them to co-sponsor and vote “yes” on the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance.
Transform Illinois' Broken Transportation System
Urge your legislators to ensure all Illinoisans have access to clean, affordable, and equitable transportation options.
Protect Our Public Lands
Add your name to protect Illinois' and America's public lands.
Advocate to Protect Consumers, Our Grid, and Our Climate
Urge your legislators to support the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to strengthen our power grid and deliver price stability for consumers.
Upgrade Illinois to Clean Buildings
Urge your legislators to support policies that accelerate Illinois' managed transition away from polluting, expensive methane gas!
Reduce Waste, Cut Methane, Feed Communities
Ask your legislators to support legislation to reduce food waste, cut methane emissions, feed our communities as we combat this growing source of climate pollution in our state.
Cut rooftop solar red tape for families and businesses
Ask your legislators to pass legislation to require instant permitting for residential rooftop solar in Illinois.
Protect Illinois Communities – Strengthen Pesticide Safety Laws
Tell your legislators to vote to protect Illinois communities from dangerous pesticide exposure.
Kick Single-Use Plastic Waste Now
Ask your legislators to support legislation to reduce single-use plastic waste, starting with plastic bags, foam cups, containers, and other food ware.
Help Restore Soil & Water Conservation District Funding
Sign a petition to state lawmakers showing your support for protecting and increasing funding for climate-smart agriculture in Illinois.