The Alert Newsletter is published by the Missouri Coalition for the Environment twice per year in April and October. Members of MCE receive a mailed version of the newsletter prior to the digital version being uploaded on the website.
Read MoreTell DNR: Silica Mining is a Bad Idea. Don’t allow the Silica Sand Mine Near Hawn State Park
NexGen Silica, LLC PO Box 391, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, has applied for a new permit from the Department of Natural Resources, Land Reclamation Program, to mine Sandstone on 249 acres of land located in Ste. Genevieve County. The proposed location is across Highway 32 from Hawn State Park Road and is causing concern to…
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The Missouri Legislature’s Stance on the Ukraine Invasion: Ways They Can Do More Back Home to Support Missouri’s Democracy, Energy Sufficiency, and Food Security’
Mariel Lutz, Legislative Intern On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. (1) On March 7, 2022, Representative Nick Schroer introduced House Resolution 3737 in the Missouri House of Representatives in light of said invasion. The resolution made the case that, given Russia’s dictatorial threat to the world, exemplified by their unprovoked war on Ukraine,…
Read MoreMCE Statement on St. Louis County Prop D
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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MO Legislature Weekly Update on MCE’s Priority Bills
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 Eleven Point River Needs Your Help
The 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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