Clean Water

League Position

The League supports water resource programs and policies that reflect the interrelationships of water quality, water quantity, groundwater, and surface water and that address the potential depletion or pollution of water supplies.

We support stringent controls to protect the quality of current and potential drinking-water supplies, including protection of watersheds for surface supplies and of recharge areas for groundwater, as well as measures to protect lakes, estuaries, wetlands, and in-stream flows.

News

Nov 1, 2024

Take Action: Protect the Mahomet Aquifer

Nov 1, 2024

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.

Nov 1, 2024

Sep 1, 2024

League Action in Summer 2024

Sep 1, 2024

This summer, the League spoke out on clean energy, tax filing, reproductive rights and more.

Sep 1, 2024

May 13, 2024

Take Action: Protect Illinois Wetlands

May 13, 2024

Wetlands keep our water clean and help fight climate change. Protect Illinois wetlands! Contact your state legislators.

May 13, 2024

May 1, 2024

League Action in March & April

May 1, 2024

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.

May 1, 2024

Apr 17, 2024

The Importance of Wetlands: Environment and Public Health

Apr 17, 2024

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.

Apr 17, 2024

Apr 3, 2024

Celebrate Earth Month

Apr 3, 2024

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.

Apr 3, 2024

Mar 4, 2024

Take Action: Protect Illinois Wetlands

Mar 4, 2024

Wetlands keep our water clean and help fight climate change. Protect Illinois wetlands! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting SB3669.

Mar 4, 2024

Mar 1, 2024

League Action in February

Mar 1, 2024

Last month, the League spoke out on environmental protection, criminal justice, and government transparency, and more.

Mar 1, 2024

Dec 1, 2023

League Action in November

Dec 1, 2023

Last month, the League spoke out on mental health, gun violence prevention, criminal justice, conservation, and more.

Dec 1, 2023

Sep 6, 2023

League Action in August

Sep 6, 2023

Representing 3600 members across the state, the League teams up with other organizations so that all of our voices are amplified. Here’s what we signed onto last month.

Sep 6, 2023

Apr 13, 2022

Issues Briefing Resources Available

Apr 13, 2022

Issues Briefing session recordings and materials are now available.

Apr 13, 2022

Mar 24, 2022

Action Alert: Environmental Justice

Mar 24, 2022

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.

Mar 24, 2022