Simply stated, our goal is to make Indiana a better place to live, breathe, work, and play. Our two greatest tools are education and advocacy. And if passion is a tool, then add that to the list.
Putting science to work in the most beneficial ways imaginable, we aim to work in harmony with nature and people, creating lasting partnerships that will benefit both. By bringing issues to the forefront and encouraging an open discussion about Indiana’s environmental well being, we can help shape laws, create jobs, protect the environment, and improve our quality of life.
Who We Are
Our Vision, Mission & Values
The voice of the people for 39 years. The eyes and ears of everyone in Indiana who is concerned about the environment. And everyone who should be. The Hoosier Environmental Council is Indiana’s leading educator and advocate for environmental issues and policies. We are passionate about our role in shaping the state’s environmental future and all who will be affected by it.
We have made significant progress in protecting forests, groundwater, and lakes throughout the state. Yet, as unbelievable as it sounds, Forbes magazine ranks Indiana the 49th greenest state. So there is a lot of work to do. A lot of teaching. A lot of talking. And a lot of listening.
We could spend our energy pointing fingers, and those who are responsible should certainly be held accountable. But that energy would be best utilized in finding new solutions and alternatives to the practices and misguided efforts that got us where we are today. Hoosiers are smart, hard-working, resourceful people. Exactly the kind of people we’re proud to represent and to help us get the job done.
We could spend our energy pointing fingers, and those who are responsible should certainly be held accountable. But that energy would be best utilized in finding new solutions and alternatives to the practices and misguided efforts that got us where we are today. Hoosiers are smart, hard-working, resourceful people. Exactly the kind of people we’re proud to represent and to help us get the job done.
Ultimately, together, we can create a new Indiana that we can be truly proud to call “home.”
Naturally, none of this work can be done without the dedicated advocacy and generous donations from our supporters. You can learn more about why Hoosiers support HEC in our Supporter Spotlight.
Naturally, none of this work can be done without the dedicated advocacy and generous donations from our supporters. You can learn more about why Hoosiers support HEC in our Supporter Spotlight.
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Hundreds gather to hear a forrner Congressman make the conservative case for climate action
Jesse Kharbanda spontaneously calling a U.S. Senator about climate action along with 300+ friends
Tim Maloney gives a presentation to a group of environmental advocates
Greening the Statehouse 2018 was hosted in Wabash, Indiana
Kim Ferraro and Indra Frank serve on a panel discussion at Greening the Statehouse 2017