Clean air.
Clean water.
open space.

Join us to advance equitable public policies that ensure a healthy environment across Illinois.

Since
1975

IEC brings together the Illinois environmental movement to influence decision makers
and ensure clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.

Learn More about IEC

IEC coordinates our over 100 affiliate member organizations to share resources, mobilize supporters,
and respond quickly to the most pressing issues facing the environment in Illinois.

ABOUT US

Learn more about IEC, including our history, mission, staff & our vision for Illinois.

On the blog

Read what IEC staff, our affiliates & decision makers are writing about environmental issues.

addressing the most urgent issues

Clean Water

Illinois has abundant water resources that need protecting and infrastructure that requires updating.

Energy

IEC works on many issues related to the energy sector, including growing energy efficiency & clean energy.

Conservation

Open space in Illinois is disappearing due to the rapid spread of urbanization and development.

Environmental Justice

COMING SOON!

Waste Reduction

Illinois has a long history of championing recycling & composting programs, but has a long way to go.

food production

Food Production

Farms cover about 75% of the Illinois' total land area.

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