☀️ SAVE THE DATE: MCE’s Annual Meeting & Awards Bruncheon is happening on Saturday, September 21, from 10am to 12pm at SqWires Restaurant and Market! Join us in celebrating another year of protecting Missouri’s environment and honoring the many advocates who helped make it happen! This event is free for MCE members and $40 for non-members. Become a member and register today: https://lnkd.in/gRt5nNyi
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Public Policy Offices
St Louis, Missouri 941 followers
MCE works to educate, organize, and advocate in defense of Missouri's people and their environment.
About us
Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) is Missouri’s independent, citizens' environmental organization for clean water, clean air, clean energy, and a healthy environment. With the help of our members and allies we are making the world a better place. We believe our air, water, and land are gifts to sustain all life and we believe these resources should be available to serve the public interest today and for all future generations and not sacrificed for short-term gain. This work requires vigilance, stewardship, advocacy, compassion, and a heck of a sense of humor. We hope you will join us.
- Website
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http://www.moenvironment.org
External link for Missouri Coalition for the Environment
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- St Louis, Missouri
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
- Specialties
- Clean Water, Public Lands, Sustainable Agriculture, Local Food Systems, Food Justice, Environmental Policy, and Public Health
Locations
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Primary
725 Kingsland Ave
Suite 100
St Louis, Missouri 63130, US
Employees at Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Updates
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🌱✨ #KansasCity Residents: CHATS FOR CHANGE IS ONE WEEK AWAY! Chats For Change is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow environmentalists and conservationists, engage with MCE staff, and learn from local environmental advocates and elected officials about issues impacting your community. Each attendee will receive one complimentary drink, and snacks will be available for purchase. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dvKvQxGz We can’t wait to connect with you at Chicken N Pickle - North Kansas City! #kcmo #MoEnvironment
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We’re thankful for the opportunity to join Thursday Nights at the Missouri History Museum for their screening of “Target: St. Louis Vol. 1”, where our team shared insights and resources about the harmful effects of hazardous waste in our communities! The powerful documentary dives into the covert Aerosol Spray Study during the Cold War, highlighting its impact on the Pruitt-Igoe housing community and predominantly Black neighborhoods in North St. Louis. The screening and conversation were incredibly moving and underscored the relevance of this history in the lives of St. Louisans today. Special thanks to Washington University in St. Louis and Wells Fargo for supporting this important dialogue!
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This week! Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, July 24th at 10 a.m. to learn about the launch of the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership and what the next steps look like. Together we can foster equitable food access throughout our state. RSVP to join us here: https://lnkd.in/giVcZtjR The Partnership's 4 founding members are Empower Missouri, MU Extension, IFF (CDFI), and the Missouri Coalition for the Environment with the financial support of a 3-year, $1M grant from America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative Partnerships Program. And in case you missed our #WeeklyPerspective blog post with further background info about why this project is needed, you can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gf_E_qg3 on our website. Image description: Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership logo on a yellow, orange, red, and green background with the details above and "Join us for a webinar introducing an exciting new project!" #EmpowerMO #FoodAccess #FoodSecurity #NutritionForAll #Missouri #Advocacy #Community #Collaboration
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🚨 Important Update! 🚨 The KC City Council meeting to discuss Ordinance 240434 has been MOVED TO TOMORROW, JULY 23, giving you more time to make your voice heard. This ordinance proposes a less stringent HERS score of 68 for new homes, potentially leading to lower energy efficiency and higher costs. MCE and other local environmental organizations are urging the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee to oppose it, as it contradicts the Kansas City Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Learn more about the ordinance and its impacts on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gadwRNDA Take action by emailing the following Council Members to express your concerns: 📧 Nathan Willett, District 1: [email protected] 📧 Eric Bunch, District 4: [email protected] 📧 Ryana Parks-Shaw, District 5: [email protected] 📧 Melissa Patterson Hazley, District 3: [email protected]
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Join our team as a Policy Coordinator 📝🌱 Help create lasting impacts for Missourians and our environment! Work on advancing our policy agenda, advocating for racial equity, and developing the Extreme Urban Heat Action Plan for St. Louis, amongst many other exciting projects. As a key member of our team, the Policy Coordinator: 🌱 Advises policymakers and testify on environmental issues 🌱 Engages our team and members with educational events 🌱 Develops content for MCE publications and social media 🌱 Builds partnerships and leads coalitions for policy advocacy 🌱 And more! Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/egPTBK2e #moenvironment #stljobs
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In 2020, MCE staff and volunteers began the journey to restore the historic Greenwood Cemetery to its former glory. Together with the Greenwood Cemetery Preservation Association, we’ve formed a strong partnership through years of hard work. 🌱✨ Our Community Outreach Specialist, Jim Karpowicz with his rich background in documentary filmmaking, has captured these efforts on film. Now, the moment has come for a deeper dive into Greenwood’s story. We’re thrilled to announce that on March 19th, MCE received a grant from the Missouri Humanities Council to share this expanded story with a broader audience! Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project! Learn more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gTUwzbjj
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Chats for Change: #KansasCity is only two weeks away and we’re very honored to welcome several elected officials from the Kansas City area who will join our conversation, including: 🌿Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern (D-15) 🌿 Rep. Eric Woods (D-18) 🌿 Rep. Anthony Ealy (D-36) 🌿Jackson County Legislator Sean Smith (6th District) Take advantage of this chance to participate in an inspiring dialogue and network with like-minded individuals committed to environmental conservation. Please RSVP to help us ensure an accurate headcount: https://lnkd.in/gwY9SxBE #moenvironment #kcmo
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MCE has received a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) to develop an Extreme Urban Heat Action Plan for St. Louis! ☀️ In partnership with SLACO MO and ULI St. Louis, we’re launching a 3-year community-driven initiative to create legislation and policies addressing health issues from climate change-induced extreme heat. We’ll also create a guide for other Missouri cities to implement similar plans. The first two years will focus on research and outreach, and the final year will focus on policy advocacy. With support from the City of St. Louis Office of Sustainability, Ald. Rasheen Aldridge and Ald. Anne Schweitzer, we’re excited to kick off this project in September. Stay tuned for updates! #moenvironment #stlouis #stl #climateaction
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Earlier this year, Ordinance 240434 Version 1 was referred to the KC City Council, aiming to amend sections of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 2021) / KCMO Energy Code. Key proposals include: 🌿 Building plans must show a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 68 or lower for permit applications. 🌿 Mandates 3rd Party Inspections: Insulation Inspection, Duct Leakage Testing, and Whole House Leakage Testing during construction. 🌿 Requires a Final Compliance HERS report verifying a score of 68 by a qualified Energy Rater for final approval. However, MCE and other local environmental organizations oppose this ordinance, arguing it represents a step backward in energy efficiency. Currently, the IECC requires a HERS score of 51, which is much more energy-efficient compared to the proposed 68. Learn more about the potential impact of Ordinance 240434 on the MCE blog: https://lnkd.in/gadwRNDA #moenvironment #energyefficiency #sustainabilty #kcenergy #climateaction
Kansas City Call to Action - Missouri Coalition for the Environment
https://moenvironment.org