Rolling back fuel efficiency standards will not save drivers money. For Ohio families, it means higher gas costs, and more oil burned. Fuel efficiency has lowered everyday transportation costs for decades. Going backwards hurts consumers and our air. https://act.elpc.org/49MB08z

Big end-of-year news: ELPC Board Members have unlocked a $30,000 MATCH, doubling every gift made by December 31. Your donation goes twice as far to protect clean water, defend the Great Lakes, and support healthier Midwest communities. Donate before year’s end: https://act.elpc.org/4jj4RK8

Protecting the Great Lakes means stopping invasive species at the source. We’re challenging a final rule from the U.S. EPA that lets most existing cargo vessels avoid modern ballast water treatment, allowing invasive species to spread between ports. https://act.elpc.org/495fQ53

EPA wants to weaken the Clean Water Act and remove protections from wetlands and streams. Most Midwest wetlands are already gone, and those that remain protect water quality, reduce flooding, and support irreplaceable ecosystems. 📢 Make your voice heard by Jan 5th: https://act.elpc.org/48KhOHI

As big tech data centers expand in Michigan, a key question remains: who pays the cost? These facilities use enormous amounts of power and water, and local residents should not subsidize some of the most profitable companies in the world. https://act.elpc.org/4oYLwiy

The House passed the PERMIT Act, a bill that weakens the Clean Water Act and opens the door to more pollution in waterways nationwide. All four Iowa House members voted yes, despite Iowa’s water pollution crisis. This vote puts polluters first and clean water at risk. https://act.elpc.org/4j4M1Gu

As we head into 2026, the Midwest faces real environmental threats and real opportunities. ELPC is meeting this moment with strong legal advocacy and smart policy. Watch our end-of-year update from CEO Howard Learner: https://act.elpc.org/4iTyfWQ

The Trump administration is moving to weaken the Clean Water Act and remove protections from wetlands and streams across the country. That means more pollution, higher flooding risks, and fewer safeguards for the water people rely on. Speak up to protect our waters. https://act.elpc.org/48KhOHI

Congress is pushing two bills that give polluters more power and weaken protections for clean water and clean air. The PERMIT Act and SPEED Act would mean more pollution and less oversight. Tell your Representative to oppose both bills: https://act.elpc.org/3KKsrCu

The Trump Administration just announced plans to weaken fuel economy standards for cars. That means more oil burned, higher fuel costs for families, and more pollution driving the climate crisis. https://act.elpc.org/3MebosV

This Giving Tuesday, every dollar donated is going three times as far for the Midwest. ELPC’s $70,000 TRIPLE MATCH is live until midnight. Triple your impact for clean water, clean air, climate progress, and the Great Lakes! Give before midnight: https://act.elpc.org/3M2ZwKn #GivingTuesday

Chicago buying and renovating the intercity bus station is an important step toward improving sustainable travel options. A public station will bring multiple carriers together and strengthens a lifeline that thousands of riders across the Midwest depend on every day. https://act.elpc.org/4ojITHB

The EPA just moved to cut federal protections for wetlands, leaving more than 700,000 acres in Illinois vulnerable. With 90% of Illinois’ original wetlands already gone, state action has never been more urgent to protect clean water and defend communities from flooding. https://act.elpc.org/4phzWiK

A long-standing toxic waste dump on Chicago’s Southeast Side is finally beginning its transition into a public park. Want to hear how community and legal advocacy made this possible? Join our ELPC Thinks conversation. 🗓️ Nov 20th, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT Register: https://act.elpc.org/43BTZjM

After years of advocacy, the toxic waste dump adjacent to Calumet Park is becoming new lakefront parkland—a major win for environmental justice and the Southeast Side.

Illinois’ new transit law set the stage for real progress. Now it’s time to deliver. Howard Learner’s Chicago Tribune op-ed outlines how to modernize, coordinate, and strengthen Chicagoland’s transit system for riders today and tomorrow. https://act.elpc.org/47Q00uz

Join @elizabethwydra.bsky.social and @elpcenter.bsky.social tomorrow at 12:00 ET for a webinar on environmental issues at #SCOTUS! elpc.org/events/elpc-...

Michigan’s new CAFO rules are a hard-won step toward cleaner water and stronger protections for nearby communities. Now comes the work of making sure they’re enforced. https://act.elpc.org/3LlaKte

Transit is essential — and Illinois just proved it. The NITA Act delivers $1.5B in new funding and reforms that prevent a transit crisis and build a stronger future for riders and the environment. https://act.elpc.org/43D7Whe

Michigan’s data center boom could reshape the state’s energy future. Utilities want long-term deals with tech giants, but advocates warn of higher costs and climate setbacks if safeguards aren’t in place. https://act.elpc.org/47zUE6v

No one voted for polluted water. EPA’s proposal to delay toxic wastewater limits for coal plants would mean more arsenic, mercury & lead in our rivers, lakes, and drinking water. https://act.elpc.org/3L3C2nS

Nitrate pollution is still contaminating Iowa’s rivers — but EPA removed these waters from the “impaired” list. ELPC and partners are calling on EPA to restore protections and hold polluters accountable. Clean water and public health depend on it. https://act.elpc.org/3KYOm8S

Yesterday’s #ClimateDayAtTheCapitol highlighted a clear message for Illinois lawmakers: fix and fund public transit to keep our communities connected, reduce pollution, and move toward a clean energy future. #TransitIsEssential #ClimateAction

Over 774,000 Midwesterners now work in clean energy. Jobs in the sector grew nearly 2% in 2024, outpacing overall regional economic growth. Read more in the new #CleanJobsMidwest report: www.CleanJobsMidwest.com

Hey Springfield! Let’s talk #transit #transitisessential #climateaction @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @accessliving.bsky.social @elpcenter.bsky.social

Illinois transit is in crisis. Without funding and reform, CTA, Metra, and Pace face major cuts next year. Nearly half of "L" trains and 60% of bus routes could disappear. Cuts would strand riders and worsen pollution. Tell lawmakers to fix and fund transit: https://act.elpc.org/iltransit

EPA quietly reversed course on Iowa’s nitrate pollution problem, rolling back protections despite years of evidence showing serious contamination. ELPC is challenging this decision and calling for transparency and accountability to protect clean water. 🔗 https://act.elpc.org/3JbZv5z

The Midwest’s data center boom is testing our clean energy goals. Can we meet growing electricity demand while cutting pollution and costs? Watch ELPC experts break it down: http://act.elpc.org/3KKxJ0v

Summer may be over, but water quality challenges across the Great Lakes continue. ELPC’s new analysis shows that while some states improved in 2025, many beaches still faced frequent closures and advisories — especially in Ohio. https://act.elpc.org/48nhPTG

Data centers are booming in the Midwest—driving up electricity demand and raising big questions about our clean energy goals. Join ELPC experts Brad Klein & Saad Siddique for an ELPC Thinks conversation Clean Energy & the Data Center Dilemma. 📅 Oct 9 | 1pm CT / 2pm ET 👉 https://bit.ly/4gTk6Z1

Coal ash is leaking toxic metals into groundwater across the Midwest. EPA must act now. Cleanup cannot wait. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mz3C9q

EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding was based on sound science and upheld by the courts. Climate evidence has only grown stronger. EPA now proposes to undo it using a biased report from climate skeptics and a flawed reading of the law. We filed comments pushing back. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gGY4bG

For almost a century, the Chicago River was too polluted to swim. This weekend, hundreds of swimmers dove in for the first public Chicago River Swim in 98 years. ELPC, partners, and the Midwest environmental community made this milestone for clean water possible. https://bit.ly/3Kg7dMb

From hazardous air to mercury in Lake Michigan, Northwest Indiana communities face major pollution threats. ELPC is fighting back. https://elpc.org/blog/four-ways-were-fighting-air-and-water-pollution-in-northwest-indiana/

Did you know the House is poised to pass a bill putting our drinking water and wildlife at risk of even more pesticides and toxic discharges? 🚨 Tell your representative to vote NO on the PERMIT Act! 🚨

512,000 acres of Midwest forests are at risk if the Trump Admin repeals the Roadless Rule. Repeal would invite logging, mining, and road-building into some of our last wild places. 📝 Submit your comment by Sept. 19: https://bit.ly/3KnAkx0

The PERMIT Act is the Permission to Pollute Act. It weakens the Clean Water Act, allowing more farm runoff, industrial waste, and toxic chemicals into rivers and lakes. https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09092025/clean-water-act-amendments-iowa-impact/

Event: Protecting the Midwest's Wild Forests 📅 Sun, Sept 14 | 6 PM CT Join us and @sierraclub.org for a webinar with former Forest Service Chief Mike Dombeck on the Trump Admin’s push to repeal the Roadless Rule and open 45M acres of forest to industry. RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

DOE issued a second “emergency” order keeping Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant alive—despite no grid shortage. ELPC & allies are challenging this unlawful move to protect climate and ratepayers. 🔗 https://elpc.org/news/challenge-to-the-latest-illegal-extension-of-j-h-campbell-coal-plant/

Nitrates in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers already forced a lawn watering ban this summer. As Congress returns to Washington, the #PERMITAct would only make Iowa’s water crisis and flooding risks worse. https://bit.ly/3HFFu6T

Public meeting tomorrow on U.S. Steel Gary Works’ air permit changes. Share your concerns on particulate pollution impacts. 📅 Wed 9/3, 6pm 📍 21st Cent. Charter School, 556 Washington St, Gary, IN Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ni4xMt

Iowa’s water is already in crisis. Today, ELPC + 13 orgs delivered a letter to all 4 Iowa House Reps opposing the #PERMITAct, which would weaken the Clean Water Act & put safe drinking water at greater risk. More: https://elpc.org/news/calling-on-iowa-delegation-to-oppose-the-permit-act/

Ohio families and small businesses could see lower energy bills from proposed voluntary demand response programs that reward customers for using less power at peak times. Read more: https://elpc.org/news/ohio-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-lower-energy-costs-through-voluntary-demand-response-programs/

The Army Corps says it will not extend the toxic landfill on Chicago’s Southeast Side. Now the fight is to make sure the land goes to the Park District for the community park that was promised 25+ years ago. 🔗 https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20082025/chicago-residents-fight-toxic-landfill/

Congress is considering the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898), a bill that would weaken the Clean Water Act and make it easier for polluters to dump PFAS, pesticides, and other toxic chemicals into our waters. Tell your Representative to vote NO. Take action: https://bit.ly/4lMumDs

East St. Louis students are riding into the school year on electric buses that cut air pollution and protect kids’ health. 🚍💨 Clean air and safe rides are a win-win for families and communities. www.thecooldown.com/green-busine... #BacktoSchool #ChargingUsForward

Families should be able to swim safely in the Great Lakes. Bacteria contamination at Lake Michigan beaches is preventable pollution, not something we should accept as normal. More from @chicagotribune.com: https://bit.ly/474CU4x

DOE has issued a second “emergency” order to keep Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant running even though it is not needed for reliability. Families should not be forced to pay millions more for an uneconomic coal plant. Read more: www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-con...

Callie Sharp, attorney at @elpcenter.bsky.social, notes that just recently EPA stated how strong & robust the science describing climate change is. She notes that that each member of the EPA's "climate work group" [that produced this proposal] are longstanding climate deniers. "This is biased."

Methane pollution is one of the biggest climate threats. The Trump EPA unlawfully delayed safeguards against oil and gas emissions. We’re in court to get them back in place. https://elpc.org/news/court-should-throw-out-trump-epa-rule-that-delays-protections-against-oil-and-gas-methane-pollution/