MCE presented to Governor Parson’s Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group (FRAWG) interim report. The comments were written in collaboration with other conservation, environment, and recreation groups including Great Rivers Habitat Alliance, Missouri Sierra Club, Missouri River Bird Observatory and others. Our coalition’s main messages to the Governor and FRAWG include: Focus on resilience, flood risk…
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We at MCE believe that access to local, sustainable food is essential during these uncertain times. Supporting our local food system helps farmers financially while feeding your family safe, reliable, environmentally-responsible food. You can help build a more resilient food system by participating in it, one bunch of kale at a time. Of course, please…
Read MoreFor information about the Urban Agriculture Pilot Program generally, contact Melissa Vatterott at mvatterott@moenviron.org. If you live in the 26th Ward of the City of St. Louis and are interested in participating in the program, contact Tosha Phonix at tphonix@moenviron.org. Loading…
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MCE Operations MCE is taking precautions to protect our employees and members during this challenging time by working remotely and transitioning all in-person meetings to virtual ones. We encourage our members to take similar precautions and minimize contact as much as possible to help stem the spread of this virus. Our Community To the extent…
Read MoreYou can support Missouri Coalition for the Environment when you go solar. Visit here, for more info. Missouri is at a confluence when it comes to energy issues. It has the potential to launch towards a goal of 100% clean energy and run with wind and solar resources. Several cities and utilities have taken…
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The federal Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) helps producers adopt and maintain sustainable practices on their land to improve soil health, water quality, and biodiversity. Over 13 million acres are currently enrolled in EQIP, through which farmers and ranchers receive support for actively managing new and ongoing regenerative conservation practices on their land. Congress wrote…
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