Ecology Action Center

09/03/2026

At the Bloomington Public Library on Wednesday, residents heard about the reasons behind the rising costs of energy from Nick Hylla, executive director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association [MREA].

09/03/2026

Due to significant staffing shortages, the EAC office currently will have some irregular hours. Our apologies for any inconvenience. Please call ahead to make sure we are open if you have in-person business or an order to pick up.

09/02/2026

The United Nations warns the world is very close to crossing a dangerous climate change threshold in a new report.

09/02/2026

Fall is at the doorstep, and both the summer season and the 2026 Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal program are coming to an end. The deadline to sign up for our cost-saving solar group buy program is September 30!

If you've been on the fence about going solar, now is the time learn the basics, get your questions answered and sign up for a free site assessment with our installer.

With energy costs skyrocketing, solar remains an excellent investment for Illinois residents, with state incentives and our group buy pricing helping make it more accessible. Don't let this opportunity for lower-cost solar pass you by: sign up today.!

Join us for our final virtual presentation! Wednesday, September 9, 5:30pm online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NwfYa5rlScWXB3bJOIQ9Fw #/

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Grow Solar Bloomington Normal- Solar Power Hour. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

09/02/2026

Global temperature rises are set to exceed the key threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees ​Fahrenheit) "within a few years", the UN's environmental body ‌said on Wednesday, creating more extreme weather and intensifying pressure on ecosystems, glaciers and low-lying coastal cities.

09/01/2026

Get your tickets now to join us on September 30!

https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/conversation-and-cocktails/

Thank you to Clemen’s Insurance for being a Gold Sponsor for the “Conservation and Cocktails” event on Sept. 30th at Harmony Korean BBQ!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, please contact us at [email protected].
A couple sponsorships are still available! All proceeds go directly to the Ecology Action Center.

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08/27/2026

Instead of having to worry about critters like creating havoc in your trash carts, try composting with the EAC's community composting program. Community composting diverts all food waste out of the landfills including the meat, veggies, and prepared foods the racoons love so much🦝 Visit BNCommunityComposting.org to get started today!

08/27/2026

Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't want to see McLean County farmland given up for data centers. He said the state should be pumping the brakes on the industry rather than rolling out the red carpet for it.

08/27/2026

A panel on both sides of the data center debate answered questions for three hours Wednesday night as at least a couple hundred people listened intently.