Minneapolis, MN

Current Projects

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

Wild & Natural Places

Expanding Wilderness Across the Midwest

ELPC is working to expand federal Wilderness protections across the Midwest

Clean Energy

Transforming the Electricity Grid

We can reduce pollution and make our communities more resilient with renewable energy, but we need a more flexible and responsive electric grid to maximize these resources. ELPC is working to transform the grid quickly, affordably, and equitably.

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting the Driftless Area

ELPC is working to protect the Driftless Area from the unnecessary, 17-story Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line that would cause undue harm to the unique landscape.

Clean Air

Strengthening Clean Air & Climate Safeguards

Clean Transportation

Opposing Highway Boondoggles

Clean Water

Protecting the Upper Mississippi River

Clean Transportation

Growing Midwest Rail Network

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Clean Energy

Advancing Energy Efficiency

Clean Air

Shutting Down Dirty Coal

Clean Air

Monitoring Air Quality

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Clean Energy

Challenging Ohio Energy Corruption

Clean Water

Cleaning Up the Ohio River

Clean Water

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