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  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Great Lakes Flooding – Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst

Great Lakes Flooding – Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst View this email in your browser Dear John,  We’re facing the wettest May of the past 100 years. You’ve seen the photos and videos of Michigan and Ohio commun…
  Ann Mesnikoff, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 8:59 PM

LAST CHANCE: Tell EPA to Stop Censoring Science

LAST CHANCE: Tell EPA to Stop Censoring Science Deadline to comment is Midnight TONIGHT!  View this email in your browser DEADLINE TONIGHT Tell the EPA to stop censoring science that protects our air, water, …
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Behind the Scenes – A Renewable Energy Policy Victory

Behind the Scenes – A Renewable Energy Policy Victory View this email in your browser Dear John,  Electric utility regulatory issues put many people to sleep. They can be legally dry and technically complicated. Howeve…
  Ann Mesnikoff, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 9:29 PM

ACTION NEEDED: Tell EPA to Stop Censoring Science

ACTION NEEDED: Tell EPA to Stop Censoring Science View this email in your browser Dear John,  Our fight to ensure EPA uses the best available science – and not toss aside studies that don’t fit the administration’s pol…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law & Policy Center · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Oil Prices Matter When It Comes to Pipelines

Oil Prices Matter When It Comes to Pipelines View this email in your browser Dear John,  Eeny, meeny, miny, mo. Which of the controversial large oil pipelines are going to go? Some might be on a path to nowhere, financ…
  Mary Frances O'Connor, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 1:37 AM

Still time to be part of #GivingTuesdayNow

Still time to be part of #GivingTuesdayNow Support ELPC's Work to Fight for the Midwest's Environment View this email in your browser Dear John, Nothing gets better until the planet gets better. Simple as that. ELPC has been wor…
  Mary Frances O'Connor, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 8:29 PM

3 Reasons to Go All In for the Environment on #GivingTuesdayNow

3 Reasons to Go All In for the Environment on #GivingTuesdayNow Support ELPC's Work to Fight for the Midwest's Environment View this email in your browser Dear John, Nothing gets better until the planet gets better. Simple as th…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Safe Clean Water Matters, Especially Now

Safe Clean Water Matters, Especially Now View this email in your browser Dear John,  The Trump Administration is at it again. While Americans are focused on dealing with COVID-19 pandemic challenges and stresses, the T…
  Mary Frances O'Connor, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 10:44 PM

Earth Week Results: We did it... thanks to you!

Earth Week Results: We did it… thanks to you! View this email in your browser Dear John,    We did it! We met our Earth Week $25,000 Match challenge. Last week, 62 generous people stepped up and donated more than $41,00…
  Susan Mudd, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 2:44 PM

The EPA wants us quiet and distracted. We won’t be.

The EPA wants us quiet and distracted. We won’t be. Support ELPC's $25,000 Match View this email in your browser Dear John,    The Trump EPA thinks the best way to commemorate the start of the modern environmental move…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 6:44 PM

EARTH DAY 2020: 50 Years of Progress with Work Still To Do

EARTH DAY 2020: 50 Years of Progress with Work Still To Do View this email in your browser Dear John,    Earth Day 1970 sounded an alarm that launched the modern environmental movement. We’ve made tremendous progress to…
  Environmental Law & Policy Center · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Join ELPC April 27: Webinar on Solar Industry During COVID19

Join ELPC April 27: Webinar on Solar Industry During COVID19 ELPC Thinks Goes Digital!  A Discussion on COVID19 Impacts on Solar Industry Dear John, Please join us for our next ELPC Thinks webinar, a discussion with Midwestern solar leader…
  "Mary Frances O'Connor, Environmental Law and Policy Center" · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Support ELPC, The Midwest Environmental Watchdog

Support ELPC, The Midwest Environmental Watchdog Double Your Impact with a $25,000 Match View this email in your browser Dear John,    Did you see ELPC’s latest report yesterday?  Our dedicated staff uncovered the EPA’…
  Jeffrey Hammons, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM

New ELPC Report Uncovers Declining Enforcement in EPA Region 5

New ELPC Report Uncovers Declining Enforcement in EPA Region 5 Our Great Lakes are at Risk View this email in your browser Dear John,    Recently, the EPA announced it is going to relax enforcement of environmental law…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Air Quality Matters In a Respiratory Health Global Pandemic

Air Quality Matters In a Respiratory Health Global Pandemic View this email in your browser Dear John,  In the the midst of a global public health crisis, most air quality news has been focused on the cleaner air from …
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Sound Science is Vital to Public Health

Sound Science is Vital to Public Health View this email in your browser Dear John,  I really am stunned that we need to defend established science. Vital environmental standards depend on sound science in the regulator…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 5:59 PM

SAVE THE DATE: ELPC 2020 Gala now Sept. 10

SAVE THE DATE: ELPC 2020 Gala now Sept. 10 NEW DATE  ELPC GALA Thursday, September 10, 2020 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, IL   The Midwest’s favorite environmental party is coming this fall! Save the date and join us for what’s always a fun night.  …
  Environmental Law & Policy Center · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Join ELPC April 8: Webinar on Great Lakes Flooding Preparedness

Join ELPC April 8: Webinar on Great Lakes Flooding Preparedness ELPC Thinks Goes Digital!  A Discussion on Great Lakes Flooding Preparedness Dear John, ELPC hosts an in-person lunch series called ELPC Thinks where we bring together environ…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Trump’s Tone-Deaf Rollback of Sensible Clean Car Standards

Trump’s Tone-Deaf Rollback of Sensible Clean Car Standards View this email in your browser Dear John,  The backyard view from my kitchen isn’t as inspiring as the view from ELPC’s riverfront offices in downtown Chicago…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 2:59 PM

With Great Lakes Flooding on the Way, ELPC Working on Climate Solutions

With Great Lakes Flooding on the Way, ELPC Working on Climate Solutions View this email in your browser Dear John,  I walked along the Lake Michigan shoreline this weekend. My neighborhood beach is gone, and the water …
  Kevin Brubaker, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 7:29 PM

URGENT: Tell Congress to Save Public Transit

URGENT: Tell Congress to Save Public Transit We need funding for public transportation and Amtrak in any relief package View this email in your browser Dear John,  As millions follow directions from public health prof…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Midwest Environmental Advocacy in These Times

Midwest Environmental Advocacy in These Times View this email in your browser Dear John,  These are unprecedented times. Like many of you, ELPC is doing our part with our staff working from home to ensure their safety …
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 8:30 PM

March 2020 ENews

March 2020 ENews March 2020: Action Across the Region A Step Forward in the Fight to Clean up Lake Erie Big update in our battle against toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie. Ohio has told the court that t…
  Kevin Brubaker, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Speak Up: Protect Funding for Passenger Rail

Speak Up: Protect Funding for Passenger Rail View this email in your browser Dear John,    The transportation sector accounts for 29% of all carbon pollution in the US, so building a strong network of passenger trains i…
  Rachel Granneman, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Protect Your Voice, Protect the Environment, Protect NEPA

Protect Your Voice, Protect the Environment, Protect NEPA Take Action Today!  Protect the National Environmental Policy Act. Dear John,  The Trump Administration is at it again— putting polluters first while restricti…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 3:45 PM

February 2020 ENews

February 2020 ENews February 2020: Action Across the Region ELPC Organizes Midwest Response in Defense of Bedrock Environmental Law The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is widely considered to…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 3:59 PM

SAVE THE DATE: ELPC 2020 Gala on April 24

SAVE THE DATE: ELPC 2020 Gala on April 24 SAVE THE DATE  ELPC 2020 GALA Friday, April 24, 2020 Downtown Chicago   The Midwest’s favorite environmental party is just 3 months away! Save the date and join us for what’s always a fun night.  …
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 5:37 PM

January 2020 ENews

January 2020 ENews January 2020 E News ELPC Sues Lake Michigan Serial Polluter ArcelorMittal ELPC and Hoosier Environmental Council are in active litigation against ArcelorMittal for their cyanide and…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 3:14 PM

Last chance to win one of three PATAGONIA bags!

Last chance to win one of three PATAGONIA bags! Make a gift to ELPC today.  View this email in your browser 3 Patagonia Bags! 3 Lucky Winners!   In 2020, you can help the Midwest environment and travel …
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Support ELPC and You Could Win a Patagonia Bag!

Support ELPC and You Could Win a Patagonia Bag! 3 Patagonia bags, 3 lucky winners 😃 View this email in your browser 3 BAGS! 3 WINNERS!  ELPC has been a proud grantee of Patagonia for many…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 3:29 PM

Have A Midwest Adventure with Patagonia Swag

Have A Midwest Adventure with Patagonia Swag Donate to ELPC for chance to win! View this email in your browser ELPC has spent the past 26 years fighting to protect clean air and clean water across the Midwest. Now we w…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 22, 2019 at 3:29 PM

Happy Holidays from ELPC

Happy Holidays from ELPC Wishing you happy and healthy holidays from the team at ELPC! DONATE …
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 7:14 PM

All In to Protect Our Great Lakes

All In to Protect Our Great Lakes Give A Gift to ELPC  View this email in your browser Dear John,  ELPC is all in when it comes to protecting our beloved Great Lakes. This year we: Sued steelmaker Ar…
  Jeffrey Hammons, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 3:14 PM

ELPC sues Lake Michigan polluter ArcelorMittal

ELPC sues Lake Michigan polluter ArcelorMittal Support ELPC and help hold polluters accountable Dear John,    Cyanide and ammonia in Lake Michigan water, 3,000 dead fish, and closed beaches along Indiana D…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 6:59 PM

Strong Results, Impact, and a Good Reason to Give...

Strong Results, Impact, and a Good Reason to Give... Patagonia Matching Gifts to ELPC View this email in your browser Dear John,  We've had an incredible year at ELPC. We're fighting back and playing to win against Pr…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 6:52 PM

December 2019 ENews

December 2019 ENews December 2019 E News ELPC Beats Back Trump EPA Attempt to Dismiss our Lake Erie Lawsuit ELPC is fighting for clean water in Lake Erie, pushing EPA and Ohio to follow the law and put…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 6:59 PM

Thank You Wednesday

Thank You Wednesday ELPC's Best Giving Tuesday Yet View this email in your browser Dear John,    Thank you for making yesterday ELPC’s most successful Giving Tuesday ever. We raised almost $30,000 in one…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 12:59 AM

RE: Are you an Environmental Protector?

RE: Are you an Environmental Protector? Just a few hours left to give! John--I want to make sure you didn't miss the chance to have your Giving Tuesday gift matched dollar for dollar thanks to a generous Patagonia match. ELPC is dedicated to protecting people …
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 9:29 PM

This Giving Tuesday Be An Environmental Protector

This Giving Tuesday Be An Environmental Protector Double Your Impact with ELPC View this email in your browser Dear John,    Have you given yet for Giving Tuesday? It’s the global day of giving and we think ELPC shoul…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM

#GivingTuesday starts now!

#GivingTuesday starts now! Patagonia Matching All Gifts to ELPC View this email in your browser Dear John,    Giving Tuesday was created as a simple idea with a big mission: build a global day of givin…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 7:14 PM

3 Reasons to Go All In for the Environment on #GivingTuesday

3 Reasons to Go All In for the Environment on #GivingTuesday Support ELPC and Double Your Impact! View this email in your browser Dear John,  Giving Tuesday is tomorrow and we need you to be all in fo…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 1:14 PM

BIG NEWS: Patagonia Matching Gifts to ELPC

BIG NEWS: Patagonia Matching Gifts to ELPC Go Green on Black Friday View this email in your browser Dear John,  BIG NEWS: Patagonia is giving away $10 million dollars to help the environment, starting…..NOW!  ELPC i…
  Mary Frances O'Connor, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 3:14 PM

This Giving Tuesday, Be All In for the Environment

This Giving Tuesday, Be All In for the Environment Support ELPC and Double Your Impact View this email in your browser Dear John,    Giving Tuesday is just two weeks away. Mark your calendars—December 3—f…
  Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 8:18 PM

ELPC Litigation Victory against Trump's EPA in Lake Erie Toxic Algae Outbreak Lawsuit

ELPC Litigation Victory against Trump's EPA in Lake Erie Toxic Algae Outbreak Lawsuit View this email in your browser Dear John,  Yesterday was a big day in our fight to protect Western Lake Erie from the pervasive har…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 10:36 PM

November 2019 ENews

November 2019 ENews November 2019 E News ELPC Takes Legal Action Against Serial Polluter ArcelorMittal Along the shores of Lake Michigan sits a menace, nestled between the town of Ogden Dunes and the n…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 11:14 PM

BREAKING: Trump Begins Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

BREAKING: Trump Begins Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Donate today and your gift is doubled! View this email in your browser Dear John,    Today, the Trump Administration formally notified the Un…
  Ann Mesnikoff, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM

DEADLINE TONIGHT: Tell EPA to allow states and tribes protect clean water!

DEADLINE TONIGHT: Tell EPA to allow states and tribes protect clean water! View this email in your browser DEADLINE TONIGHT: Tell US EPA to Allow States to Protect Clean Water Dear John,  The Tru…
  Ann Mesnikoff, Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 4:44 PM

Urgent action needed to help states and tribes protect clean water!

Urgent action needed to help states and tribes protect clean water! View this email in your browser Dear John,  The Trump administration is back at it, putting our clean water at risk by limiting the ability of states …
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 6:14 PM

October 2019 ENews

October 2019 ENews October 2019 E News ELPC Working to Protect Lake Erie on all fronts Summer may be over, but eyes still need to be on Lake Erie. Toxic algal blooms had another bad year fueled by agri…
  Environmental Law and Policy Center · [email protected]
September 6, 2019 at 3:34 PM

September 2019 ENews

September 2019 ENews September 2019 E News ELPC Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s “Affordable Clean Energy” Rule ELPC joined a coalition of public interest environmental groups calling on th…