The League supports management of land as a finite resource and not as a commodity. Land ownership, whether public or private, carries responsibility for stewardship.
We must identify and regulate areas of critical concern, including fragile or historical lands where development could result in irreversible damage.
The Mahomet Aquifer is the sole source aquifer for nearly one million people in Central Illinois — and it is currently at risk. Tell your state senator and state representative to protect Illinoisans’ drinking water by passing SB3968/HB5874.
This summer, the League spoke out on clean energy, tax filing, reproductive rights and more.
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned last month, having missed an opportunity during an election year to address various reforms needed to protect the environment and government ethics. But to its credit, lawmakers passed over $1 billion in revenue increases to move the needle on creating economic opportunity for families most in need.
Wetlands keep our water clean and help fight climate change. Protect Illinois wetlands! Contact your state legislators.
League members traveled to Springfield from all across the state to talk with their legislators and advocate in support of bills that promote economic and educational equity and protection of the environment.
Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.
Wetlands are one of Illinois' greatest natural assets—we must take action to protect them! Watch this LWVIL webinar to learn more about how you can support the Wetlands Protection Act.
This Earth Month, we encourage you to learn more about environmental threats facing our communities. Check out these four easy ways to engage with League resources and take action for the planet all month long.
CO2 pipelines have been proposed in 23 Illinois counties, and they pose a safety risk to residents. HB4835, the Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Act, temporarily stops CO2 pipelines and allows Illinois the time it needs to develop regulations that will protect its residents.
Wetlands keep our water clean and help fight climate change. Protect Illinois wetlands! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting SB3669.
Last month, the League spoke out on environmental protection, criminal justice, and government transparency, and more.
Ask your state senator to vote YES in support of HB4093, which requires potential polluters to hold public meetings prior to applying for a permit to operate in an Environmental Justice Community.
