Monthly Meeting
White Oak Library | Lockport Branch
121 East 8th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
Second Floor
We meet on the third Monday of every month unless otherwise noted on our website. If you are on CARE’s email list, you will receive a meeting reminder. Also check our website for cancellation in case of inclement weather.
Monday
April 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Bring your ideas, questions, and concerns about environmental issues affecting Will County. If you cannot make it to this month’s meeting, you can always email CARE with your questions and concerns, and we will bring your topic(s) up for discussion at our meeting.
Agenda for CARE’s April 2026 Meeting
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Open Discussion
PRESERVE, IMPROVE, REVITALIZE
Environmental activism works by people sharing their skills, knowledge, and concerns with others. Involvement of ordinary citizens is what gets things done, not waiting for federal or state governments to step up first.
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Data Centers
CONCERNS ARE INCREASING
Large numbers of data centers are popping up in the U.S. seemingly overnight. Energy consumption, environmental impacts, human health risks, and questionable economic benefits are at the top of the list of concerns.
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Local Bag Fee
SHARE YOUR OPINION
Many studies have shown that a mandatory fee on single-use bags issued at checkout significantly reduces the number used. This in turn reduces environmental impacts on communities.
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PFAS
EVERYWHERE AND FOREVER
Get the latest on the progress of new regulations, what consumers should be aware of, and how this issue is being addressed in Will County, with its long history of heavy industry and reliance on groundwater-fed wells.
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Environmental News
INCREASE OUR EXPOSURE
We are always looking for people to contribute content to our website. Any news that is affecting Will County’s environmental health is welcome.
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Website Blog
INCREASE OUR EXPOSURE
Indulge in your creative skills and write for our website blog. Just email us anything you’ve written about an environmental topic of interest to you, and we will post it. All opinions are welcome!