![William Eichbaum, former Vice President World Wildlife Fund William Eichbaum, former Vice President World Wildlife Fund](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumbnail/public/images/blog/william-eichbaum.jpg?itok=BQ8ooojG)
Vibrant Environment
Land Use And Natural Resources
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![William Eichbaum, former Vice President World Wildlife Fund William Eichbaum, former Vice President World Wildlife Fund](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumbnail/public/images/blog/william-eichbaum.jpg?itok=BQ8ooojG)
ELI was founded in 1969—a time when U.S. environmental law was in its infancy and needed a place for cultivation and growth (an imperative that is still incredibly relevant today given the interconnectedness and severity of conservation challenges across the globe). At that moment in time, individuals across the country looked around and saw rivers catching on fire, poor air quality making it hard for children to breathe, and unfettered toxic pollution.