About IECEF
Our Mission
We cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and powerful movement to ensure a healthy environment for all Illinoisans through education, communication, and collaboration.
IECEF is committed to educating various audiences about environmental policy and equipping them to advocate at the local, state or national levels.
We create informed advocates and partners.

About Us
IECEF works to safeguard Illinois—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
The IECEF is committed to educating, coordinating, and aligning the environmental community in Illinois.
Our Vision
- Raise awareness of key environmental issues
- Educate partners and decision makers
- Facilitate policy development
Visit the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)
IECEF engages in legislative monitoring and analysis; outreach, organizing, and coalition building; and communication and education. IECEF’s mission aligns with that of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC), our 501(c)(4) sister organization that performs legislative advocacy. The work of IECEF informs IEC’s legislative goals by providing access to expertise in a range of issue areas; encouraging coordination among groups to cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and powerful movement; and increasing grassroots support.
Our Affiliates are Experts

IEC relies on our affiliate members to identify the biggest issues facing our environment.
Covering international to neighborhood-level ranges, our affiliates are experts on environmental issues.
Our Staff

Our Board
The IECEF Board of Directors is composed of environmental leaders from across the state.
