On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, residents of St. Louis County will have the opportunity to decide whether approximately 3 acres of land in Queeny Park along with a few buildings on those acres should be leased for 40 years to a private daycare and primary school named Raintree School. It has been estimated by STLCOPR…
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It is now Week 20 of MO Leg Session. View all of the bills MCE is watching in our bill tracker here. We have included the link where you can submit testimony for each bill where we say “tell the committee members” and/or at the end of each bill description. We encourage you to submit…
Read MoreThe U.S. Forest Service is updating its Comprehensive River Management Plan for all 44.4 Missouri miles of the Eleven Point Wild and Scenic River, adapting the original 1972 plan to the changing times. Updating the plan involves public engagement to ensure the river is protected for future generations. Let the Forest Service hear from you!…
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View the bills MCE is tracking during the 2022 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 MoreAs happy as the holidays are, they have unacknowledged consequences on the environment. According to Stanford, Americans produce 25% more waste during the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, compared to the rest of the year. Which is an additional 7 million pounds. As we approach the holiday season, you can be mindful of your environmental…
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Who can you call about animal manure in the creek? What can you do about a bill that will make it easier for factory farms to move into your county? How can you advocate for your local, independent farmers who don’t get a fair market share because CAFOs dominate production? Being an advocate for Missourians…
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