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Water, wind and wave action constantly erode our lakeshore; nature-based solutions reduce erosion while creating a natural edge for beaches.

The Edgewater Library is supporting EEC with environmental education resources for children.

EHS (Edgewater Historical Society) & EGA (Edgewater Glen Association) have partnered to launch the 1st block club guided tree survey!

Read Chicago's compost ordinance and the toolkit created by Johnathan Jackson.

Hello EEC friends, Parkway for Pollinator members, and environmental stewards! We’re excited to help you collect and store your garden...

One aspect of lawn maintenance is particularly harmful: the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment for mowing, trimming, and blowing.

In this article, we have collected actions and resources with the goal to reduce water pollution by educating the community on good...

We welcome student involvement! We have and will continue to partner with students, teachers, administrators, PTAs, LSCs, and parents....

EEC takes efforts to reduce air pollution within Edgewater/Andersonville while educating the community on good stewardship practices for...

Green buildings are businesses, residential spaces, or community spaces that incorporate sustainable practices in their design and...

We seek to expand the use of Renewable/Clean Energy in Edgewater and Andersonville and help hasten the clean energy economy. We promote...

Native plants evolved to fit a particular ecosystem, bringing many benefits to gardeners and garden foragers.

Using less energy at home can save consumers money, improve their health, reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources, and more.

Reducing food waste is an impactful and direct way to conserve energy and resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save money.

Overwhelming scientific evidence has confirmed that climate change is happening now, in all parts of the world, at an increasing rate.

Native gardening is the use of native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees to create functional, attractive landscapes.

Composting is a great example of landfill diversion — that is, diverting material away from the landfill for alternate use.

"Light pollution" refers to the presence of inappropriate and/or excessive artificial lighting, during the day and especially at night.

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The ubiquity of plastics in our environment poses...

Birds are vital for healthy ecosystems: they pollinate flowers and disperse seeds, manage pest populations, and often act as “keystone”...