Advocacy

Openlands needs your voice in support of the open spaces and natural resources of the Chicago metropolitan region. The campaigns below include information and resources you can use to contact your elected leaders, asking them to make conservation a priority.

Federal: Stop Rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act

Federal agencies and members of Congress are eliminating protections for threatened species.

Federal: Save the National Monuments

The President is moving forward with proposals to sell off public lands and reduce protections for National Monuments.

Founded in 1963, Openlands protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife, and help balance and enrich our lives.