Representatives from the City of Webster Groves, a Tree City USA community for 33 years, enjoyed the anniversary celebration.
Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.
For the last four decades, people who live in Tree City USA communities have enjoyed the benefits of having a greener, healthier places to live. In Missouri, that includes 88 communities representing almost 43 percent of the state’s population.
Photo by Diana Linsley, Webster-Kirkwood Times.
A new report links the vulnerability of East Antarctica’s ice sheet to past climate conditions like those of today (Washington Post). This is a well-written story about finding the solution to a longstanding scientific mystery. The outcome is all about sea level rise, and not too comfortable to behold.
Photo courtesy MDC.
The Gospel of Matthew notes that what we do for the least of our living brethren, we do for the Lord. The very least of our earthly companions tend to be four-legged and six-legged – and we are not doing right by them.
Consider the spate of bills introduced in this past session of the state legislature, which were designed to repeal or weaken the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act. And our pet dogs are supposed to be our best friends!
Photo courtesy Mo Department of Agriculture.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced up to $100,000 for the Urban and Non-Traditional Agriculture Matching Grant Program. The department will award grants of up to $7,500 for reimbursement of expenses associated with urban and non-traditional agriculture. Applications must be received by Oct. 1, 2016.
Enjoy The First Weekend Of Autumn
At The Natural Living Expo In Webster Groves Sept. 25
The Healthy Planet magazine is proud to host its 32nd Natural Living Expo, Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Webster Groves Recreation Center, 33 East Glendale Road in Webster Groves
“We are very excited to be hosting our 32nd expo in 19 years,” said J.B. Lester, Publisher of The Healthy Planet magazine. “ We love offering the community the opportunity to find the resources they need to make their lives healthier and more sustainable.”
Photo by Diana Linsley, Webster-Kirkwood Times.
Carl Campbell, retired petroleum investment advisor, spends every morning searching for climate and environmental information. By early afternoon, he releases an analysis on his most important finds in a daily newsletter called “Carl’s Climate Letters.”
Carl’s analysis for a Reuters article entitled “Pope urges Christians to save the planet from ‘debris, desolation and filth.‘”
Pictured: C.D. Stelzer.
C.D. Stelzer, a local investigative journalist, has spent years following and reporting on nuclear waste issues in the St. Louis area.
Stelzer spent five years creating, “The First Secret City,” a documentary film that tells the story of St. Louis’ radioactive history and the resulting harmful legacy.
In Don Corrigan’s latest podcast, he talks with Stelzer about the documentary film, the effort it took for Stelzer and project partner to create the film, and the continuing issues with nuclear waste contamination at the Westlake Landfill and Coldwater Creek areas.
A screening of the film is planned for September 14, 2016, at UMSL’s Gallery 210. (find screening information below.)
The Valley Park Levee height controversy, as reported by Don Corrigan here on August 18, has been drawing attention from local media.
The South County Times article “Critics Say Valley Park Levee Was Built Too High,” highlighted reports that the Valley Park levee was built above the maximum allowed height. Keep an eye on Environmental Echo for more breaking information about the Valley Park Levee issue.
Read Corrigan’s article, Aug. 18, 2016 – CLICK HERE.
Here is a look at the local news from this week about the Valley Park Levee.
Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.
Discover camping and outdoor skills in St. Louis’ Forest Park. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and other partners have joined to offer an affordable way for families to discover the outdoors.
Photo by Holly Shanks
Prairie Day is a family-friendly celebration of the nature and culture of our grassland heritage. Shaw Nature Reserve’s 250-acre restored prairie is the backdrop for a day of fun and educational activities for the whole family where visitors can relive the days of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
The biennial event is Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit. (directions are listed below) The event is presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Shaw Nature Reserve.
Advanced reservation is not required. The Shaw Nature Reserve admission fee is $6 for adults, $2 for children (ages 15 and under) and $3 for Missouri Botanical Garden members. For more information CLICK HERE or call 636-451-3512.
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