Stopping a Toxic Dump on Chicago’s Lakefront

After a five-year fight, ELPC and partners officially stopped the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposal to expand a toxic dredged waste landfill on Chicago’s Southeast Side. The land will now be cleaned up and turned into a long-promised park on the Lake Michigan shoreline! Read more.

Defending Great Lakes Funding

The federal budget proposes full funding for the successful Great Lakes Restoration Initiative after being cut in prior Trump administration budgets. As a leader on this critical program, we celebrate this bipartisan win for the Great Lakes.

Fixing & Funding Public Transit in Illinois 

ELPC and partners fought to pass the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, which will provide $1.5 billion in new annual transit funding, governance reform, and passenger rail support. Read more.

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Winning in Federal Court to Protect Wetlands 

When a wealthy landowner sought to dismantle longstanding “Swampbuster” protections, we joined advocates in federal court to defend farmers and wetlands. A judge ruled in our favor, marking a big win for healthy farms and ecosystems nationwide.

Protecting Michigan Waters From Industrial Agriculture

After years of legal challenges, including ELPC arguing before the Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan set new, tougher standards for industrial-scale livestock waste. This marks a significant step for better water quality. Read more.

Passing New Clean Energy Laws Illinois

We advocated to pass new legislation which protects consumers and strengthens the state’s power grid, making cost-effective investments in clean energy, battery storage, and energy efficiency.

Cutting Energy Waste in Ohio

Last Spring, lawmakers passed sweeping energy laws ending coal subsidies while boosting supply. Now, they are weighing a voluntary demand response bill to protect consumers and cut energy use at peak times – a major step forward for Ohio’s energy future. Read more.

Driving Iowa’s Largest Solar Development

After years of pushing MidAmerican Energy to expand its solar resources, the utility agreed that building out an 800MW solar development is the most cost-effective choice for its customers. The new "Solar Reliability Project" will produce enough electricity to power 144,000 homes. Read more.

Protecting a Rare Songbird in Michigan

The Kirtland’s Warbler is a rare bird that breeds only in the young jack pine forests of the Upper Midwest. After ELPC identified an issue with right-of-way pipeline permits, Michigan is now including protections for the once nearly extinct songbird.

Advancing New Protections for the Shawnee National Forest

New bipartisan legislation from Illinois Senators would increase protections to three of the largest uninterrupted areas of Southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Read more.

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