Issues: Natural Resources
The Illinois League takes action on the state level in the following public policy areas based on these LWVUS positions: agriculture policy; environmental protection and pollution control; public participation; and resource management.
Full statement of Where We Stand on Natural Resources Issues
Full statement of Where We Stand on Natural Resources Issues
Climate Change: Air & Energy
The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that natural resources should be managed as interrelated parts of life-supporting ecosystems.
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Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)
At the 2013 LWVIL Convention, delegates voted to work for a moratorium on fracking and for the most effective rules to protect Illinois residents, environment, and tourism.
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Land Use
LWVIL supports policy that addresses conflicting land resources uses.
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Large-Scale Livestock Facilities
LWVIL supports strict regulation at all levels including statewide environmental controls and public participation in siting.
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Pesticides
LWVIL supports reduced use of pesticides and promotes non-toxic alternatives.
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Water
LWVIL supports preserving and enhancing the environmental integrity and quality of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Ecosystem.
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The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that natural resources should be managed as interrelated parts of life-supporting ecosystems.
READ MORE
Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)
At the 2013 LWVIL Convention, delegates voted to work for a moratorium on fracking and for the most effective rules to protect Illinois residents, environment, and tourism.
READ MORE
Land Use
LWVIL supports policy that addresses conflicting land resources uses.
READ MORE
Large-Scale Livestock Facilities
LWVIL supports strict regulation at all levels including statewide environmental controls and public participation in siting.
READ MORE
Pesticides
LWVIL supports reduced use of pesticides and promotes non-toxic alternatives.
READ MORE
Water
LWVIL supports preserving and enhancing the environmental integrity and quality of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Ecosystem.
READ MORE
To learn more, please contact the LWVIL Issues Committee at issues@lwvil.org.
