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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

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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To learn more, please contact the LWVIL Issues Committee at issues@lwvil.org.

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