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Victory

From Toxic Dump to Future Park: A Landmark Victory for Chicago’s Southeast Side

“Chicago’s lakefront is for people and parks, not toxic waste dumps.”

11/13/25

Judith Nemes

Testimony

ELPC Testifies to Fix Flawed EPA Rules & Reduce Vehicle Pollution

ELPC urges EPA to rescind the action taken in the SAFE 1 Rule and we urge EPA to act quickly to address the deeply flawed SAFE 2 Rule.

6/2/21

Ann Mesnikoff

Victory

Ohio EPA Declares Western Lake Erie Impaired

On March 22, 2018, the Ohio EPA finally recognized reality. It released a new Clean Water Act report designating the open waters of the western basin of Lake Erie as “impaired” after ELPC Lawsuit asks Federal Court to intervene.

3/4/18

Judith Nemes