Minneapolis, MN

Current Projects

ELPC is a multidisciplinary organization, tackling environmental challenges and finding solutions in states across the Midwest.

Clean Air

Monitoring Air Quality in Chicago

ELPC has been using innovative monitoring technology to systematically collect air data in Chicago. We are working alongside community members to understand local air challenges, identify opportunities and advocate for solutions.

Clean Energy

Accelerating Shift to Renewable Energy

ELPC supports a large-scale shift to renewable energy, to power the Midwest with less pollution and create local jobs.

Clean Water

Cleaning Up Lake Erie

Lake Erie is plagued with annual toxic algal blooms. ELPC is fighting to clean up pollution and hold state & federal authorities responsible for ensuring a safe, clean Lake Erie.

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting the Wisconsin Northwoods

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting the Driftless Area

Clean Water

Protecting the Great Lakes

Clean Water

Suing Lake Michigan Polluter ArcelorMittal

Clean Water

Cleaning Up Lake Erie

Clean Energy

Accelerating Shift to Renewable Energy

Clean Energy

Growing Local Renewable Energy Resources

Clean Energy

Expanding Solar Energy for All

Climate Change

Midwest Cities and States Drive Climate Solutions

Clean Transportation

Electric School Buses: Safe Ride for Kids

Clean Water

Monitoring EPA Enforcement in the Midwest

Clean Transportation

Improving Clean Vehicle Adoption

Clean Water

Reducing Agricultural Run-off Pollution to Stop Toxic Algae

Clean Water

Cleaning Up the Ohio River

Clean Air

Achieving Healthy Clean Air for All

Clean Energy

Repowering the Rural Midwest

Clean Transportation

Opposing Highway Boondoggles

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Clean Water

Protecting the Upper Mississippi River

Clean Transportation

Growing Midwest High Speed Rail Network

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Clean Energy

Transforming the Electricity Grid

Clean Energy

Advancing Energy Efficiency

Clean Air

Shutting Down Dirty Coal