Edgewater Environmental Coalition

Edgewater Environmental Coalition (EEC)

Mission Statement:
We are a coalition of community members and environmental stewards. Bringing a green voice to local challenges, we empower people to build and maintain a more sustainable future through action, organizing, education, and advocacy. We are rooted in advancing a healthy and verdant Edgewater.

(Information regarding our non profit status, objectives & ways to donate are shown on the bottom of the page.)
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Check out our new pages! EEC has a few new pages- take a look!
Request a tree here!
Learn about native plantings here!
Read about Edgewater home sustainability here!
Read about green buildings here!
Learn about migratory bird strikes here!

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EEC Monthly Meeting

The map shows the location of the monthly meetings on the second Wednesday : 9 to 10 am 5533 North Broadway.
Note: During the COVID-19 crisis, EEC meetings will be held on a virtual platform. Enroll in our newsletter for more information.

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Acronyms Uncovered: To help volunteers understand the names or titles behind acronyms that are used for groups that work with Edgewater Environmental Coalition (EEC) you can access the list with this link.

Donate

The Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project (EESP) is an all volunteer group - and a partner of the Overhead Project, a 501(c)3 non profit group.(EIN 46-4457047) (See Note for link information). Donations to EESP are tax deductible under IRS rules.*

Use the button above to donate via a secure PayPal link.

Or, you may also donate directly via check:
Make checks payable to the Overhead Project, Inc./EESP Partnership.

Thank You!
*Check with your accountant if you have any questions.
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Note: More details regarding the Overhead Project and the partnership with EESP under its 501(c)3 umbrella, can be found by clicking on the following link then > Projects:
http://www.overheadproject.org

Donations are welcome. Here are a few of our activities & projects:

Educational presentations & speakers on the environment & sustainable issues.
Grants for beautification;
Energy efficiency assistance;
Radon monitoring devices;
Spring Clean & Green events;
Tree audits & trimming events;
Waste/Recycling Initiatives
Social Media Outreach
Renewable Energy projects
Earth Day & Arbor Day Events with local school partners
Collaboration with local block clubs, schools, religious groups & public officials to educate & encourage sustainability.

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EEC is a proud affiliate of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)

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EEC Monthly Meeting

Live the Green Dream in Edgewater. We need you! To find out more information about living the green dream: Join our email list and come to our monthly meetings:

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