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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.
Read MoreEthan Thompson Joins Great Rivers
Ethan received his JD from Washington University in St. Louis and his Masters of Political Science from Central European University in Budapest, Hungary.
Read MoreAttorney Spotlight – Sarah Rubenstein
Great Rivers Attorney Sarah Rubenstein reflects on what inspires her work, what she hopes to accomplish, and what cases have been the most difficult – and rewarding.
Read MoreRetiring but not Slowing Down
After more than 15 years working at Great Rivers to bring renewable energy to Missouri, Henry Robertson has decided to continue that work in a different capacity – as a volunteer.
Read MoreGreat Rivers Proudly Welcomes Sarah Rubenstein
Sarah brings a wealth of legal experience and a heart for protecting future generations.
Read MoreWater Quality Program Sees Victory! Great Rivers Confronts a Chronic Polluter of the Meramec River
The unlawful discharges had been made continuously for the past five years.
Read MoreGreat Rivers Will Proudly Present the 2019 Lewis C. Green Environmental Service Award to Kathleen Henry
Ms. Henry’s nomination was chosen by unanimous consensus of the Board of Directors.
Read MoreGreat Rivers Welcomes Back Linden Mueller!
Great Rivers Development Director Linden Mueller
Read MoreGreat Rivers Environmental Law Center Appeals Trial Court Ruling to Missouri Supreme Court Over Legislature’s Unconstitutionally Passing Law Hostile to State Parks
Great Rivers files notice of appeal to Missouri Supreme Court over S.B. 35
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Citizens 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 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 MoreGreat Rivers to Present Hazardous Waste Report to NAACP Environmental Justice Committee
Thousands of Missourians are at a heightened risk of health issues as a result of their proximity to these hazardous waste sites that require continued management.
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 MoreGreat Rivers Files Comments to Protect Clean Water
Great Rivers files comments about a proposal that would remove protections for at least half the remaining wetlands in the United States.
Read MoreGreat Rivers Environmental Law Center Serves Notice of Intent to Sue to Protect Meramec River from Oil, Grease and Chlorine Pollution
“Discharges from MotoMart have consistently violated and continue to violate the Clean Water Act and present a direct and substantial threat to the water quality of the Meramec River, especially in light of Meramec River’s status as an impaired water.”
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jim Wilson
Jim assisted in founding Great Rivers and served as Chairman of the Board for its initial nine years.
Read MoreGreat Rivers Demands St. Louis City Clean Up Polluting Business in Hyde Park
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center sent a formal Complaint to the City of St. Louis on behalf of residents of the Hyde Park neighborhood in North St. Louis.
Read MoreMissouri Public Service Commission Approves Wind Transmission Line After Long Battle
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved construction of the Grain Belt Express Clean Line, which Great Rivers Environmental Law Center has supported from the start.
Read MoreCitizens Forced to go to Court for Third Time in their Fight to Stop a Concrete Plant Proposed for Land near Shaw Nature Reserve
On March 12, 2019, the Franklin County Commission voted to approve a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation allowing a concrete plant to be built near residences. The citizens who live nearby will go to court to fight this decision.
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