by Alicia Claire Lloyd Controlling flood risk requires common sense placement and maintenance of agricultural levees and limits on development in the natural floodplain. The recent decision in federal claims court in Ideker Farms et. al v. United States came as a blow to restoration advocates who disagree with the plaintiffs’ claim that the Corps’…
Read MoreMCE Sues Corps of Engineers for Lack of Transparency Under the Freedom of Information Act
St. Louis, MO: On March 23, Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) brought suit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps). The suit alleges violations of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). In 2014, the Doe Run Company diverted a branch of the West Fork Black River around one of its mines. The…
Read MoreSpring 2018 Alert Newsletter
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PETITION: Defend Healthy Food Access for Vulnerable Missourians
Dear elected officials, Now is the time to support important nutrition assistance programs for those who are food-insecure. No Missourian should go hungry, especially children. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is the largest hunger safety net program in the country. 13% of Missouri’s…
Read MoreThe Elegy of Hater #2
This is Brad Walker’s final blog piece reflecting on his career path that has spanned several countries, multiple non-profits, and a range of issues that have brought him to where he is today. We are grateful of the work he has done on behalf of MCE and wish him the best of luck! PDF Version…
Read MoreLocal FARMS Act Sign on Letter
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