Below is an overview of the priority issues MCE is working on in the Missouri Legislature this session. Phone calls to your legislators is an effective tool to attract attention to issues you care about. Contact your Missouri legislators to let them know you want them to take action. Find your legislators and their phone…
Read MoreRemembering David Lobbig
With sorrow, we are reporting to you the passing of our longtime friend and supporter, David Lobbig, on January 1, 2023. David always made time for people and for conversation, both in person and via email. He was known for being patient, attentive, thoughtful, thorough, and an eloquent communicator. David was a board member of…
Read More2023 Missouri Legislature Bill Tracker
View the bills MCE is tracking during the 2023 Missouri Legislative Session below, including links to the official bill texts, a description of the bills, our position, and background information. We will be updating the spreadsheet daily to reflect any movement of these bills through the legislative process. If you see that a hearing is…
Read MoreMissouri Coalition for the Environment’s 2023 Position on Mining in Missouri
Introduction Mining must be done responsibly and limit impacts on current and future Missourians. Mining of certain critical minerals is important for technological devices we use in everyday life and for renewable energy infrastructure.1 Missouri Coalition for the Environment believes Missouri must embrace effective safe mining practices for the health and safety of mining workers,…
Read MoreFactory Farm Biogas is Not Safe, Clean, or Affordable
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations have been threatening the health, environment, and local economies of Missouri for decades and now the agriculture industry is seeking bolster CAFOs’ presence in US agriculture even more with the promotion of Factory Farm Biogas. We’ve seen factory farm biogas operations propped up in Missouri- specifically thanks to a St. Louis-based…
Read MorePublic Comment Opportunity: CAFO Regulations
Make your voice heard on CAFO regulations by commenting on the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ proposed CAFO General Permits!
Read MoreA Big Win for Missouri
By Jim Karpowicz When the Department of Natural Resources purchased 4,197 pristine acres along the Eleven Point River, intent on the creation of a spectacular new state park, local special interests developed a curious strategy in opposition. Claiming a state park would somehow negate the existing Wild & Scenic easement along the river, nearby landowners…
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