MCE has worked on nuclear and other hazardous waste issues throughout Missouri for decades, and recently we have been engaged with addressing the public health disaster at West Lake Landfill and Coldwater Creek. In partnership with Just Moms STL, we were successful in receiving a record of decision from the EPA in 2018 to commit…
Read MoreTalking Points for DNR’s Ozone Transport Rule Hearing
This Thursday, July 28th at 9 AM the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding a public hearing to discuss Missouri’s proposed State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reduce interstate ozone pollution in compliance with the EPA’s proposed Ozone Transport Rule. Missouri’s proposal does not adequately evaluate or address harmful ozone pollution generated in Missouri…
Read More2022 St. Louis Region Air Quality Rally
Clean Air Saves Lives MCE is proud to join Metropolitan Congregations United, United Congregations of Metro-East, Sierra Club, The Nature Conservancy, and Earthday365 in the second-annual St. Louis Region Air Quality Rally on Saturday, July 23 from 9-10 AM on Zoom. Air quality is an environmental justice issue. For example, in the City of St….
Read More2023 Farm Bill Action Page
MCE’s campaign work for the 2023 Farm Bill is underway! Together with our partners in the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, we are working to ensure the next Farm Bill supports our farmers, our health, and our environment. Check back to this page over the next year to find our important calls to action for the…
Read MoreMCE Seeks Candidates for Our Board of Directors
The Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) is seeking nominees to join our dedicated board of directors to further our mission of educating, organizing, and advocating in defense of Missouri’s people and their environment. Please use the link below to nominate yourself or someone you know for a board seat. The MCE board will review…
Read MoreTell DNR: Silica Mining is a Bad Idea. Don’t allow the Silica Sand Mine Near Hawn State Park
NexGen Silica, LLC PO Box 391, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, has applied for a new permit from the Department of Natural Resources, Land Reclamation Program, to mine Sandstone on 249 acres of land located in Ste. Genevieve County. The proposed location is across Highway 32 from Hawn State Park Road and is causing concern to…
Read MoreThe Missouri Legislature’s Stance on the Ukraine Invasion: Ways They Can Do More Back Home to Support Missouri’s Democracy, Energy Sufficiency, and Food Security’
Mariel Lutz, Legislative Intern On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. (1) On March 7, 2022, Representative Nick Schroer introduced House Resolution 3737 in the Missouri House of Representatives in light of said invasion. The resolution made the case that, given Russia’s dictatorial threat to the world, exemplified by their unprovoked war on Ukraine,…
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