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Great Rivers Engages MDNR to Improve Missouri’s Air Quality
The cumulative effects of exposure to multiple sources of air pollution – especially in the young and the elderly – increases one’s risk of developing asthma and other respiratory illnesses, cancer, and heart disease.
Read MoreGreat Rivers Proudly Welcomes Sarah Rubenstein
Sarah brings a wealth of legal experience and a heart for protecting future generations.
Read MoreCitizens in Jefferson County Get a Voice in Court
A group of citizens has been working hard to preserve the air and water quality near their homes since 2018. Now they’re getting a voice in Court.
Read MoreGreat Rivers and the Missouri NAACP Opposed EPA’s Plan to Roll Back Hazardous Emissions from Coal
Regulation of hazardous air pollutants under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act protects individuals, families and communities, especially those of color, from unnecessary premature deaths, asthma attacks, cancer, neurological deficits and heart attacks. With 68% of African Americans living within…
Read MoreGreat Rivers Submits Comments On Bridgeton Landfill
The comments seek to ensure that Bridgeton Landfill’s operations comply with air pollution requirements as much as possible.
Read MoreFranklin County Residents Speak Against Concrete Plant Near Shaw Nature Reserve at Hearing
A dedicated group of Franklin County residents spoke yesterday at a public hearing regarding a developer’s request to re-zone land near their homes so he can build a concrete plant. Great Rivers has represented a group of citizens on this matter since 2014.
Read MoreThank you to the Employees Community Fund of Boeing for their Generous Support of Great Rivers!
Great Rivers is honored to receive a generous grant of $10,000 from the Employees Community Fund of Boeing to support our work to bring environmental justice to the residents of North St. Louis. These funds will help us continue and…
Read MoreGreat Rivers Urges DNR to Protect Human Health in Sewage Treatment Plant in North St. Louis
Great Rivers Urges DNR to Protect Human Health in Air Pollution Permit issued to MSD
Read More16 Years with Great Rivers Environmental Law Center: Tom “Yusha” Sager Looks to the Past and Future as he Retires from the Board of Directors
May Great Rivers continue to be a positive force for our environment.
Read MoreNorth St. Louis Resident And Missouri Department of Natural Resources Reach Settlement To Issue Air Pollution Permit to Mallinckrodt
We are pleased that after two decades, MDNR will finally allow the residents of North St. Louis to comment on air pollution that they breathe and that Mallinckrodt, one of the City’s largest emitters of air pollutants, will have the appropriate permit.
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