Illinois Legislature Passes Stronger Pesticide Protections
After a group of farmworkers were exposed to harmful pesticides, ELPC & partners filed suit & fought for stronger state standards.
5/8/23
Northwoods, WI
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After a group of farmworkers were exposed to harmful pesticides, ELPC & partners filed suit & fought for stronger state standards.
5/8/23
From trains and lead pipes to energy efficiency and the Great Lakes, here are a few top environmental priorities for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
4/21/23
The Great Lakes Authority offers tremendous opportunities to advance renewable energy and other sustainable economic development throughout the region.
4/18/23
See our Congressional testimony in support of full funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for FY2024 at $425 million as provided in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act
3/29/23
Southeast side community is already overburdened with pollution, where a lakefront park was promised decades ago
3/16/23
Facing the public transit crisis is essential to the future of our city.
3/6/23
We’re celebrating some big wins for the environment and ELPC in 2022. Watch our year-end update video to see our impact on protecting the Midwest's environment.
12/14/22
What a year! 2022 Year in Review by ELPC Executive Director Howard Learner
12/5/22
Voters chose competence, stability, and problem-solving over chaos and disruption.
11/15/22
The Supreme Court's decision will likely provide another tool for polluters to delay sensible standards. States and Congress will need to step up to protect our environment and public health.
9/23/22
Hear about our successes in protecting the Midwest environment so far this year.
7/15/22
Earth Day is a great time for celebrating the successes and progress achieved in protecting our planet. It’s a great time, too, for focusing on what we’re doing and need to do to conserve, preserve and protect our vital natural resources.
4/25/22
New federal and state funding is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Illinois’ key infrastructure in ways that advance solutions to climate change realities.
4/22/22
It's only February and we have a lot to update you on with three big wins across the Midwest.
2/21/22
Indiana is a tough place to achieve environmental progress. We're excited and proud to let you know about two big ELPC litigation victories in Indiana over the past two weeks.
2/16/22
Please take a look at our Year-End Update video to see the impact we've made to protect the Midwest's environment.
12/9/21
Congratulations to ELPC Board Chair Harry Drucker and Board Member Smita Shah for being named Crain’s Chicago Business 2021 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders
10/11/21
Summer is still here, it's hot, and people are out on Lake Erie's shores. Many more people would come and enjoy their water time more, however, if there weren't recurring toxic algae outbreaks and green sludge on Lake Erie.
9/12/21
The Midwest’s special wild and natural places are well worth protecting and preserving.
9/1/21
Heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and droughts. This summer we’re seeing climate change unfold around the globe. It’s time to take action. And ELPC is on it!
8/3/21
ELPC urges full funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in this year's congressional budget talks. House subcommittee so far shows strong support.
6/30/21
Like many Midwesterners during the pandemic, I traded international or coastal trips for weekend jaunts to the Midwest’s great places.
6/23/21
A modern Midwest higher-speed rail passenger network will improve mobility, create jobs, pull together the regional economy, and reduce pollution because trains are more efficient per passenger than cars or planes.
5/24/21
Summer is coming soon to the Great Lakes. We’re looking forward to enjoying a day at the beach and in the water with our friends and families. Now, think about if you live in the Toledo area and what you’re likely to see most summers: a plume of green toxic sludge.
5/14/21