Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) is Missouri’s independent, citizens’ environmental organization for clean water, clean air, clean energy, and a healthy environment.

We are a trusted, non-partisan, 501(c)(3) environmental advocacy organization, dependable source, and state-wide partner supporting allied organizations and initiatives throughout Missouri. We deliver vital information to thousands of Missourians on issues that affect our water, air, food, health, and environment.

Our Mission

To educate, organize, and advocate in defense of Missouri’s people and their environment.

Our Vision

The people of Missouri, regardless of race, income, or geography, live in and demand a clean, safe, and protected environment, now and for generations to come.

Our Values

Collaboration – We learn from, nurture, and support other organizations and individuals working for environmental justice and protections. We recognize that we are stronger together.

Equity and Inclusion – We are committed to being inclusive in our work with partners, geographies, communities, and one another, and celebrate the contributions of our staff, supporters, partners, and volunteers. We acknowledge historical inequities and make intentional efforts to dismantle racist and other unjust systems.

Integrity – Our actions reflect our vision, our mission, and our values. We commit to continual learning, evaluation, reflection, and growth. The information we provide is accurate, reliable, factual, and science-based.

Sustainability – We are devoted to the environment because people are a part of nature and reliant on its biodiversity, stable climate, and unpolluted habitats for our survival.

Tenacity – We relentlessly champion the protection of Missouri’s people and their environment.