Tough Year for Environmental Values – Debrief of 2018 Legislative Session The Good The Bad Final Thoughts Register to Vote Thank you to everyone who signed a petition, made a phone call, attended one of our legislative spring break stops in Kansas City, Columbia or St. Louis, and to those of you who joined us…
Read MoreSTLFPC Member Spotlight on Kelly McGowan from the Gateway YMCA
How did you get started working in the food system? In high school I planned on being a physical therapist. I went to SLU, graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science. I worked as a physical therapy aide, as I intended on applying for Physical Therapy graduate programs. However, my exposure to the healthcare system…
Read MoreSTLFPC Member Spotlight on Erica Williams from A Red Circle
How did you get started working in the food system? I live in a region with more fast food and frozen food restaurants and stores and, this ‘food swamp,’ as I call it, contributes to unhealthy lifestyles and low economic interest in the…
Read MoreLake Health Survey for MCE Members
Lakes Survey for MCE Members MCE wants to know more about how our members use Missouri lakes. We depend on you to help us ensure our lakes and reservoirs are suitable for human health. Please complete the survey online or return by August 31, 2018. The previous deadline of August 11th has been extended. Loading…
Read MoreDoe Run Seeks to Permanently Divert the West Fork of the Black River
By Alicia Claire Lloyd *UPDATES* Doe Run has submitted its application to permanently divert the West Fork of the Black River in Reynolds County, Missouri. Submit public comments by COB on Thursday, April 15 to Army Corps of Engineers contact in charge of the application, Cynthia Blansett, at Cynthia.W.Blansett@usace.army.mil. . Several sinkholes have appeared near…
Read More2018 Farm Bill Action Page
Farm Bill Update (12/17/18): The Farm Bill is reauthorized every five years and 2018 is one of those years. It is not just important for farmers, it’s important for every single one of us who rely on a safe, abundant, and sustainable food system. It is past time for a new farm bill. Farmers…
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