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 MoreMCE’s Statement on Recent Supreme Court Ruling Against Local CAFO Regulations
The Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) is deeply disappointed by the recent ruling of the Missouri Supreme Court upholding the state law that prohibits local regulations of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This decision is a major setback for our efforts to protect the health and well-being of Missouri’s communities, as well as the…
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MCE Alerts EPA to Oversight and Enforcement Concerns
The Missouri Coalition for the Environment recently sent a letter to the EPA Region 7 Administrator, Meg McCollister, to inform them of the recent actions of the Missouri Legislature that are inhibiting the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from enforcing environmental laws. We believe these barriers to enforcement are also a violation of the…
Read MoreMedia Release: Missouri Farmers and Environmental Advocates Plea with Congress for Crop Insurance Reform
MEDIA CONTACT Melissa VatterottPolicy Directormvatterott@moenvironment.org314-581-0561 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Missouri Farmers and Environmental Advocates Plea with Congress for Crop Insurance Reform Missouri Farmers are begging Congress to hear their cry over the noise of special interest groups: crop insurance isn’t working for them. Farmers in Missouri and beyond are eager to make their voices heard as…
Read MoreAction Needed on MCE’s Priority Issues in the Missouri Legislature
Below is an overview of the priority issues MCE is working on in the Missouri Legislature this session. Phone calls to your legislators is an effective tool to attract attention to issues you care about. Contact your Missouri legislators to let them know you want them to take action. Find your legislators and their phone…
Read MoreRemembering David Lobbig
With sorrow, we are reporting to you the passing of our longtime friend and supporter, David Lobbig, on January 1, 2023. David always made time for people and for conversation, both in person and via email. He was known for being patient, attentive, thoughtful, thorough, and an eloquent communicator. David was a board member of…
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