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Missouri Coalition for the Environment The Missouri Coalition for the Environment is Missouri’s independent, citizens environmental organization for clean water, clean air, clean energy and a healthy environment. The Missouri Coalition for the Environment works to protect and restore the environment through education, public engagement, and legal action. http://www.moenviron.org/

Missouri Votes Conservation Missouri Votes Conservation (MVC) is a non-partisan statewide organization that advocates for pro-environment legislation and political candidates in Missouri. They represent the broad diversity of conservation interests in the state — from environmentalists, scientists and business owners to hunters, anglers and independent farmers. They focus on the political arena to achieve sound conservation public policy in Missouri. http://www.movotesconservation.org/

Earthways Center The EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden is a group devoted to an increasingly vital goal: conservation of energy and other natural resources for the future, otherwise known as “sustainability”—meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/sustainability-conservation/conservation-in-action/at-the-earthways-center.aspx

La Vista Ecological Learning Center La Vista Ecological Learning Center offers earth literacy programs, retreats and resources for living consciously within the Integrity of Creation. Located high atop the bluffs in Godfrey, Illinois, the Learning Center is a ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. www.lavistaelc.org

Community Supported Garden at La Vista The Community Supported Garden (CSG) at La Vista is a Community Supported Agriculture Farm in Godfrey, Illinois, on the scenic bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Founded in 2003, the CSG provides a variety of sustainably grown, seasonal, fresh produce to their 175 shareholders. Shareholders can pick up their weekly or twice-monthly share on-site or in St. Louis. www.lavistacsa.org

Energy Stewardship Worksheet Click here for help to reduce your carbon footprint.

Fasting from packaging and waste Click here for a great article on why we should strive to eliminate buying products in wasteful packaging.

Recycling Facts From Missouri Recycling Association Click here for an interesting fact sheet.