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ELPC Thinks Webinar:

Protecting Illinois Wetlands: Urgency, Action, & Opportunity


Illinois wetlands are at risk, and with them, our clean drinking water, natural flood control, and critical wildlife habitats. Recently, The U.S. Supreme Court stripped federal protections from wetlands through the Sackett v EPA decision. This decision leaves it up to individual states to act – including Illinois.

Watch this important discussion on:

– The threats facing Illinois wetlands after federal rollbacks

– What’s at stake for communities, biodiversity, and climate resilience

– What the Illinois legislature must do, and how you can help

RECORDED ON

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
11am CT

Speakers

David McEllis

Illinois Legislative Director

Environmental Law & Policy Center

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Paul Botts

President & Executive Director

The Wetlands Initiative

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Jon Devine

Director, Freshwater Ecosystems

NRDC

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