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The Show Me Solar State 
The Show Me Solar State 
Ameren’s proposed solar facility would transform the energy landscape of the region. 
A Permit Written in Sand
A Permit Written in Sand
A potentially unlawful permit was terminated after the Ste. Genevieve community raised concerns. But mining giant NexGen Silica isn’t backing…
To Breathe or Not to Breathe?
To Breathe or Not to Breathe?
The last thing polluted communities need is more pollution, yet unfortunately it’s what they often get.
[UPDATED: VICTORY ALERT!] All Aboard the Grain Belt Express!
[UPDATED: VICTORY ALERT!] All Aboard the Grain Belt Express!
The fate of renewable energy depends on critical transmission lines. It’s time for the Missouri Public Service Commission to get…
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center and Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper Send Notices of Intent to Sue Under the Clean Water Act to Two Missouri Sewage Plants for Visible Water Pollution
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center and Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper Send Notices of Intent to Sue Under the Clean Water Act to Two Missouri Sewage Plants for Visible Water Pollution
Water treatment facilities in rural Missouri and the state’s largest metro area both accused of violating bedrock federal environmental law.
Protection Won for Missouri Youth
Protection Won for Missouri Youth
With the passage of the GET LEAD OUT OF DRINKING WATER ACT on July 1, 2022, Madeline's work bore tremendous…
Earth Day Visitors Share Motivations to Protect the Environment
Thanks to the help of many wonderful volunteers, Great Rivers was represented at community events in St. Louis, Columbia, and…
Concerned Groups Move to Block Coal Mine Pollution From Being Dumped Into Big Muddy River
Concerned Groups Move to Block Coal Mine Pollution From Being Dumped Into Big Muddy River
Great Rivers is representing Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network in an appeal of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency…