As of January 1, 2019, there were 506 concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in the state of Missouri. While other states – like our neighbors in Iowa – have significantly more CAFOs than we do, Missouri may have the weakest rules governing CAFOs in the entire country. CAFOs present a slew of environmental, human health,…
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MCE Timeline – 50 Years of Environmental Advocacy
Accessing Land in St. Louis to Grow Food
Land access is a common barrier for beginning and other farmers, and is uniquely challenging within urban settings. Availability, cost, parcel size limitations, specific location (e.g., proximity to markets or residence, neighborhood acceptance), competing uses, and soil quality (in the case of toxic soil contamination) make secure tenure on appropriate urban parcels difficult. In general, most…
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Soil Toxicity in St. Louis
Industry has been an important part of St. Louis’ history since the 1800s. After the civil war, shipping and manufacturing expanded dramatically, due in part to the city’s central location in the country and access to rail and water transportation. Sites that were previously home to factories, gas stations, smelters, and houses built before 1978…
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2020 Environmental Survey
Lawmakers in Jefferson City have done more harm than good lately when it comes to protecting Missourians and our environment. Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) wants to know your top priorities as we prepare for the 2020 legislative session, which begins in January. Is your top priority to address rampant flooding, support healthy food…
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