Transformative Vision for Retired Coal Plant Site

Restores Community Waterfront Access, Expands Clean Energy, and Offers a New Model

Defending Wetlands Against Effort to Gut Longstanding Protections

Fighting to Stop Line 5 Oil Pipeline in Straits of Mackinac

We advocate, innovate, and litigate to protect the Midwest’s environment from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains.

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GREAT LAKES

EPA Vessel Discharge Rule Fails to Protect the Great Lakes

CLEAN ENERGY

Supreme Court Should Deny Shadow Docket Requests to Block Methane Pollution Limits

WILD & NATURAL PLACES

1 Million Comments Support Mature & Old-Growth Tree Protections on National Forests

CLEAN ENERGY

Larry Householder’s “Hail Mary” Won’t Let Him Escape Accountability

CLEAN TRANSPORTATION

Saving Chicago’s Bus Station is Critical for Equitable & Sustainable Transportation

CLEAN WATER

Illinois Coalition Calls on Governor to Protect Wetlands

Important Victory

DTE Case Settlement: “One of the Biggest Regulatory Wins I’ve Ever Seen”

How a “people powered” settlement with Detroit's DTE Energy sets a new standard for utilities

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