Defending Wild & Natural Places

The Midwest is full of rich beauty and natural resources from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains. We have an amazing combination of wild private lands and protected areas here, including National Parks, lakeshores, refuges, wilderness areas, forests, prairies, and waterways. When these special places are threatened by logging, mining, and sprawl, ELPC works with local partners, providing the legal firepower to protect our wild resources for people and the planet.

ELPC’s public interest attorneys litigate before key courts and regulatory agencies to uphold environmental laws, defend fragile ecosystems, and protect special places throughout the heartlands. Our advocates advance sound science-based policies to solve problems and protect our environment for current and future generations. We know a healthy economy depends on a healthy environment.