Great Rivers Environmental Law Center
Lawyers for the Environment
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A Tribute to Wayne Goode
Great Rivers mourns the passing of a dear friend and tireless advocate for Missouri.
Read MoreGreat Rivers Expands Capacity to Protect Region’s Most Vulnerable Children
New Staff Attorney Madeline Middlebrooks will fight dangerous lead contamination in local schools’ drinking water.
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A Statement from Great Rivers Environmental Law Center President Bruce Morrison
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center mourns George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tory Sanders – and so many others – and condemns their unjust murders. Systemic racism, police brutality and environmental racism are interconnected issues that work concurrently to promote…
Read MoreGreat Rivers Environmental Law Center proudly welcomes third year law student Madeline Middlebrooks
Madeline will focus her work on local environmental justice and water contamination issues.
Read MoreGreat Rivers Files Comments Opposing Maryland Heights’ Myopic Plan to Develop Floodplain at Taxpayers’ Expense
The City’s proposal for over $85,000,000 in tax incentives would jeopardize downstream citizens, vulnerable wildlife, and the funding of vital community services.
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Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed announces release of 100% Clean Energy Plan for St. Louis
Great Rivers’ Attorney and Climate and Energy Director Henry Robertson and other Committee Members will share the findings of the City’s 100% Clean Energy Plan.
Read MoreSmall Environmental Law Center Receives Recognition as a 2020 “Best Law Firm” for their Services to Protect the Environment and Preserve the Public Health.
The Team Receives no Government Funding and Relies on Donations to Sustain their Work.
Read More#GiveSTLDay Event a Lot of Fun!
May 1st, 2019 is #GiveSTLDay – the most generous day of the year in St. Louis, Missouri! Great Rivers joined other nonprofits at the St. Louis Community Foundation.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jim Wilson
Jim assisted in founding Great Rivers and served as Chairman of the Board for its initial nine years.
Read MoreSunshine and Wine: a Fun Event in Southern Illinois
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center partnered with StraightUp Solar to host “Sunshine and Wine” on March 23, 2019 at Alto Vineyards near Carbondale, Illinois.
Read MoreJoin Us for Nuclear Fool’s Day on April 1st!
On April Fool’s Day, join us for a conversation on why nuclear fuel is for fools, and learn how you can get involved in building a clean energy future.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Kay Drey
Kay has served on the Board of Directors at Great Rivers Environmental Law Center since 2003. She is a passionate supporter of the environment as well as civil rights, and has been an important leader of Great Rivers from the very start.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Rachel Harris
Rachel has served on Great Rivers’ Young Professionals Board since June 2017.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Segolene Renaze
Segolene Renaze serves on the Young Professional Board at Great Rivers.
Read MoreFrom the Kitchen of our Young Professionals Board: Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
From the kitchen of one of our young professionals, a eco-friendly vegan stroganoff!
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Dan McFarlane
Dan serves on Great Rivers’ Young Professionals Board, and has led various committees during his service. Most recently, he led the events committee through the planning and execution of a Trivia Night in November 2018. He became involved as a…
Read MoreNew Year, New Commitment: Resolve to Support the Environment in 2019!
This New Year, make a new commitment to supporting the environment! The first $5,000 in new monthly donations in Jan 2019 will be matched by Steve Maritz.
Read MoreA Tribute to Pat Jones by Kathleen Henry
Missouri has lost a state treasure with the passing of Pat. She did so much to preserve the environment and public health, all the while keeping her sense of humor and hope while observing things get worse in recent years. The world needs more people like Pat, who are not afraid to stand up for clean air, energy and water, and a healthy environment.
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