Citizens Against Ruining the Environment
Preserving, improving and revitalizing Will County, Illinois.
We are your voice.
Get Involved
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3/17/2025 Meeting
Join CARE at our monthly meeting in March to discuss the environmental challenges facing Will County and learn about local upcoming events.
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Volunteering
We always welcome volunteers! We have an ever-expanding list of projects CARE could use your help with.
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Required Service
Do you need to perform community service hours for school credit? Find out what ideas CARE has to offer to help you meet this requirement.
Our Work
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PFAS
Coming soon.
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Coal Ash
Coming soon.
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County Water Supply
Coming soon.
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Pipelines
Coming soon.
Latest News
Given the history of heavy industry in Will County, our goal here is to help you keep abreast of current environmental challenges. Delve into these topics further and speak out in any way you feel comfortable with to connect with your community.
If you have news about the environment that you would like to share in this space, be sure to send us an email.
Blog
There are many ways to honor and celebrate the environment. Whether it’s expressing a view on a particular topic, recounting personal experiences, offering up new ideas, or sharing knowledge to create community awareness, we hope the passion of our writers comes through on these pages.
We are always looking for new contributions! If you would like to write an item for our blog, be sure to send us an email.
“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.”