Full time opening – Program Coordinator
Ecology Action Center Program Coordinator Job Description The Program Coordinator is a full-time salaried position with health insurance and paid time off including annual vacation time, sick time, and...
View ArticlePlease share your photos and videos of Earth Day activities past and present
In order to compile a multimedia showcase of how our community celebrates Earth Day and our commitment to improve our local environment, the Ecology Action Center seeks your contributions of photos and...
View ArticleCity and Town Select New Electricity Supplier for Ameren Customers
The Town of Normal and the City of Bloomington participate in municipal aggregation, which allows them to select and alternate energy supplier for Ameren residents. Both municipalities currently use...
View ArticleGreen Reads Book Club
EAC is proud to introduce Green Reads, our first community-wide book club. The purpose of Green Reads is to create opportunities to build knowledge, deepen commitments, and take further action to...
View ArticleEarth Day 2020 Live Online!
This page will be populated gradually over the next few days – please check back often to see the full details for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020. April 22, 2020 Schedule of Events...
View ArticleEAC Statement on Racial Injustice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2020 CONTACT: Michael Brown, 309-454-3169 ext.11 The Ecology Action Center condemns the inordinate use of force against people of color...
View ArticleMcLean County Waste Rates Converging: 2019 recycling rate dips slightly while...
PRESS RELEASE: For immediate release July 13, 2020 Contact: Michael Brown 309-454-3169 x.11 McLean County’s recycling rate stayed relatively steady from 2018 to 2019 with only a 1.4% decline. The...
View ArticleFour local nonprofit organizations benefit from Illinois Solar For All
The Ecology Action Center announced Monday that four Bloomington-Normal nonprofit agencies are among the first in McLean County selected for solar projects through the Illinois Solar for All program....
View ArticleFall 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Update
Explosive. Corrosive. Flammable. Toxic. A comprehensive description of 2020? No. Well, maybe. But these terms do capture another topic of imminent concern: Household Hazardous Waste. Household...
View ArticleProtect our local water supplies with proper leaf management
For many Bloomington-Normal residents, leaf-raking efforts are already underway. While raking leaves isn’t rocket science, some leaf-raking practices can be harmful. Raking leaves into the street clogs...
View ArticleCommunity Solar is now available – get clean renewable energy without an...
Do you want to power your home with clean, renewable solar energy but can’t or don’t want to bother with a rooftop installation? Community Solar may be for you! Companies managing community solar...
View ArticleYour Guide to Holiday Clean-up
The holidays shouldn’t leave you feeling trashed! Here are collection schedule updates, plus some better options for many of the items on your post-holiday clean-up list. Collection schedule updates...
View ArticleCity of Bloomington 2020 Holiday Collection Updates
Solid Waste Collection for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Bulk waste and brush will not be collected, and the Citizen Convenience Center will be closed, on Thursday, December 24, for Christmas Eve....
View ArticleFull time opening – Education Coordinator
Ecology Action Center Education Coordinator Job Description The Program Coordinator is a full-time salaried position with health insurance and paid time off including annual vacation time, sick time,...
View ArticleEcology Action Center seeks nominations for McLean County Green Awards
The Ecology Action Center presents the annual McLean County Green Awards to recognize local efforts to improve our environment. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 awards, with recipients...
View ArticleJob Opening: Part time Administrative Assistant
The Ecology Action Center is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. This position has responsibilities including financial, clerical, publications management, and...
View ArticleEcology Action Center Seeks Volunteers & Donations for 2022 Effort to Plant...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Contact: Michael Brown, (309) 454-3169 x.11 In 2021, with the help of hundreds of donors and volunteers and multiple partner...
View ArticleWhat’s going on with my electric bill? Municipal Electricity Aggregation and...
The Town of Normal and City of Bloomington have both entered into a new municipal aggregation contract with Constellation Energy. The contract is for 3 years and begins on July 1, 2022. These contracts...
View ArticleJuly 2022: Multiple Job Openings with the Ecology Action Center
The Ecology Action Center is seeking a full-time Education Coordinator, half-time Administrative Assistant, and half-time Program Assistant. All positions are on-site and in-person at the Ecology...
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