Woods & Wetlands Conservation Committee (You are welcome to join us!) decided to look at the big picture and current state of climate change on our planet. While we are all aware of droughts, extreme weather, forest fires, air pollution events...

In Lake County, harmful algal blooms in our lakes, rivers, and streams are a major water pollution problem. Blue-green algae is toxic and can harm humans and pets. They are also very harmful to fish and other aquatic species. Harmful algae blooms...

Do you have a passion for water quality and a concern about water pollution? If so, there’s a great opportunity to volunteer in Lake County.

The good news in the fight against climate change (and the part you play).

Looking for non-profit organizations that might want rooftop solar power

Join the Sierra Club Woods and Wetlands Conservation Committee to celebrate National Sun Day on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3:00 pm! Let’s come together to honor clean energy progress in Illinois and call for a just transition away from fossil...

Clean Power Lake County is Hiring

A Canadian legal challenge raises concerns over private, corporate, and foreign-controlled railway police operating in the U.S.

In 2018, Lincoln Park Zoo launched the Bat Tracker program to monitor the bats of Chicago through a community science network. After seven years of bat walks by dozens of volunteers, thousands of bat echolocation calls were recorded. In this...

You may have heard that nuclear energy is a clean, carbon free energy source for our power needs. But, there is much more information to consider. Join us for an enlightening presentation ”Nuclear Power and the Environment” by Doug Ower, Chair of...