Environment & climate in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
679 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most environment & climate activity
- Walnut Grove, MO (129)
- Columbia, MO (61)
- Independence, MO (57)
- Webster Groves, MO (36)
- Carthage, MO (31)
- St. Louis, MO (30)
- Kansas City, MO (27)
- Malden, MO (25)
- Brentwood, MO (23)
- Warrensburg, MO (18)
- Lake St. Louis, MO (17)
- Poplar Bluff, MO (16)
Latest matching meetings
Public hearing on stormwater permit renewal for Cass County
The Cass County Commission will hold a public meeting to review the proposed application for coverage under Missouri DNR General Permit MOR04C for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4). The county is seeking renewal of its stormwater quality program and will present the outline of the Stormwater Management Plan…
CEC will discuss updates to the Community Action Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
The Climate and Environment Commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting. Commissioners will review the CAAP update, including implementation summaries and long‑term actions. The commission will also consider the 2026 CEC Priorities document. A public comment period is provided for…
Board approves $13.3M for sheriff's body cameras
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $13.3 million contract for in-car and body worn cameras for the Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes renewing a software subscription for $672,000 and approving a $5,900 grant for lithium battery recycling equipment.
Planning and Zoning Commission to review Complete Streets presentation
The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to receive a presentation from Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly (CMT) regarding 'Complete Streets'. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
Tree Board to elect officers and discuss Arbor Day
The St. Joseph Tree Board will meet to approve past minutes, elect officers, and discuss Arbor Day and an ordinance review. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
Board of Adjustment to hear four zoning and land-use appeals
The Board of Adjustment will review requests for variances and appeals regarding non-conforming structures and land use. Decisions will focus on whether proposed renovations and expansions at four different properties can bypass existing zoning setbacks and buffer requirements.
Commission to review Complete Streets policy and June 2026 ridership data
The Public Transit Advisory Commission will receive updates from City Council and other commissions, consider the draft City Budget Letter 2026, hear a presentation on the Complete Streets policy, and review June 2026 transit ridership figures. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes approvals and a…
Tree Advisory Board to elect officers and discuss Parks and Recreation projects
The Tree Advisory Board will hold an election for officers for the 2026–2027 term. The board will also discuss current and future projects related to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Tree Board will discuss merging with Park Board and arboretum designation
The Lake Saint Louis Tree Board will hear an arborist report, consider combining the Tree Board with the Park Board, and discuss designating Deer Ridge Park as an arboretum. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 21
The board will review minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and hear a presentation regarding Arbor Day seedlings. The agenda also includes reports from several focus groups.
Committee to review window signage rules and possible artistic display exemption
The Economic Development Committee will consider Bill #3073, which proposes new window signage regulations and an exemption for artistic displays. It will also review streetlight electrical service costs and a possible reimbursement program for commercial property owners, and evaluate a study of a mobility data…
Commission will consider a resolution to request Council approval for a waste‑reduction grant
The Webster Groves Sustainability Commission will meet on July 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Gordon Room. The agenda includes updates from subcommittees, a new resolution seeking Council authorization to apply for the St. Louis County Waste Reduction Grant, and a discussion on subcommittee structure. The meeting is open…
Board to approve special use permits for Urban Chestnut pop‑up events
The Brentwood Board of Aldermen will vote on several items, including appointments to the Board of Adjustment and a new Visual Identity Project Committee. The board will consider a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month. It will also decide whether to approve four temporary liquor licenses for…
City Council to vote on MKT Trail Bridge replacement and multiple land-use actions
Council will hold a public hearing and vote on authorizing replacement of Bridge #9 on the MKT Trail. They will consider the Water and Light 2026 Renewable Energy Plan and the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Project Plan. The agenda also includes a real‑estate purchase for greenspace on West Gillespie Bridge Road, a…
Board to consider transit tax funds and data center zoning rules
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will meet to approve appropriations for public transit and consider ordinances regarding data center zoning and a youth climate action grant. The agenda includes the approval of a $6 million street improvement program and the installation of speed humps.
Lamar Board of Aldermen to consider water fund budget revisions
The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss city department reports and general business. Key items include a budget revision for the water fund and an agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Committee to discuss street closure for healthcare fundraiser
The Public Safety Committee will consider a request to partially close 2nd Street for a fundraiser. The body will also discuss an anonymous donation to the Fire Department.
Sustainability Commission to discuss 2026 priorities and bike ride postponement
The Independence Sustainability Commission will consider approving June meeting minutes, discuss updates on a local sustainability award and the postponed Bike Ride of Historic Places, receive information on KC Can Compost, and address expiring commission terms and 2026 priorities.
Tree Board to elect officers and review ordinances
The St. Joseph Tree Board will meet to approve minutes from 2025, elect officers, and discuss Arbor Day and an ordinance review. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
Board of Adjustment to review natural resource protection variances
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two requests for exceptions to the city's Natural Resource Protection Standards. Both requests involve construction on residential properties that would disturb protected areas.
Tree Board discusses city tree fund and annual report
The Tree Board will receive an update on the status of a potential city tree fund. Members will also discuss outreach opportunities, the format for their annual report to City Council, and upcoming projects from the city arborist.
Crossroads Advisory Commission discusses streetscapes and community events
The commission will review updates on the Streetscape Project and various upcoming community events. Members will also discuss planning processes, district naming, and current commission vacancies.
Environmental Advisory Board to discuss Chapter 94 and Data Center meeting
The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to review an update on Chapter 94. The board will also determine a meeting date for the Data Center and set the agenda for August 2026.
City to hold public hearing on $730,351 street improvement grant
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for Fiscal Year 26. The city is seeking resident input for a Needs Assessment and comments on proposed street improvements. The project aims to benefit low-and-moderate income persons.
Des Peres Board of Aldermen discusses vehicle purchases and new business ordinances
The Board of Aldermen will consider several consent agenda items including street department vehicle purchases and storm sewer repairs. New business includes ordinances regarding personnel rules, a nursing facility CUP amendment, and a coffee shop conditional use permit.
Commission to weigh data center rules, rezonings, street vacations
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple street/alley vacations and rezoning requests, and review a proposed text amendment establishing use standards for data centers. The vacations, requested by Watered Gardens, involve portions of Grand Ave, an alley near Kentucky Ave, and a section of…
Brentwood Public Works Committee to review FY 2027 Parks and Recreation fee increases
The Public Works Committee will discuss proposed fee increases for the Parks and Recreation Department for FY 2027. The body will also consider extensions for temporary parking lots and the selection of solar streetlights.
Commission will approve minutes and discuss climate program updates
The Climate Action & Sustainability Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its June 17 meeting. It will review feedback on the Energy Coach Program memo and receive updates on rain barrel installations, a Bloomberg YCAF grant, and a planned Malden River event. The commission will also work on communication…
Task force discusses energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy goals
The Energy and Sustainability Task Force will discuss its areas of focus, including energy efficiency, resource conservation, renewable energy solutions, and public trees. The group will also consider administrative topics such as community engagement and updates to its name and website. No votes or concrete decisions…
Speed humps to be installed on certain blocks in Fourteenth Ward
The committee will discuss and take public comment on a board bill directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm traffic on specific blocks in the Fourteenth Ward, pursuant to prior ordinances.
Tree Commission discusses Vaile Mansion landscape plan
The Tree Commission will meet to discuss the landscape plan for the Vaile Mansion. The agenda also includes a discussion on Truman Connects.
Tree Board to discuss memorial tree donation
The Carthage Tree Board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss a memorial tree donation. The meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at the Parks & Recreation Office.
Committee to consider appointment to Board of Equalization
The Public Involvement Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and consider selecting a member for the Springfield-Greene County Board of Equalization. The agenda is brief and largely procedural, with no other substantive items.
Landmark Commission to consider COA for garage demolition and window changes at 115 S 13th St
The Landmark Commission will consider two certificate of appropriateness (COA) applications in the Museum Hill Local Historic District. The first seeks to demolish a garage, install vinyl windows, and add off-street parking at 115 S 13th St. The second proposes a rainwater catchment system and pergola at 1307 Francis…
Tree Board to hear update on La Bonne Parkway tree replanting grant
The Tree Advisory Board will meet virtually to discuss an update on the 2026 MDC Grant for tree replanting along La Bonne Parkway, Arbor Day highlights, and Operation Clean Stream. They will also consider tree removal for the Hanna Road pedestrian improvement project and discuss city code regarding street trees…
Committee to review FY 2027 capital plan, bridge replacements, and right-of-way code
The Administration/Public Works Committee will take action on a preliminary review of the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and five-year plan, including project scoring and unfunded needs. They will also review the design for replacing two bridges on Wild Horse Creek Road and a proposed code revision clarifying…
Commission to consider new Maguire Street Corridor Overlay District
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two main items: a minor plat for two lots in Miller Farm Estates at 902 and 908 P.C.A. Rd., and an ordinance to create the Maguire Street Corridor Overlay District, which would impose special zoning regulations along Maguire Street. Public…
Council to vote on $5.3M Main Street Streetscape project
The council will hold public hearings on rezoning property at 2601 S Joplin Ave and adopting new rules for data centers. They will also vote on several large contracts including a $5.3 million Main Street streetscape project, a $1.2 million airport road reconstruction, and a $309,000 engineering contract for Davis…
Committee to discuss new restroom, park code changes
The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will discuss building a new restroom at Fenton City Park and consider amending Chapter 220 of the municipal code regarding prohibited acts and vehicles in parks. They will also discuss reorganizing the committee and plan a fall Park Beautification Day. The…
Public hearing on vacating 12th Street Extension for easement
The Planning Commission and City Council will hold public hearings on a request by the City of Blue Springs to vacate the existing permanent right-of-way of the 12th Street Extension into a permanent construction easement for stormwater control, utilities, and road construction in the Chapman Woods subdivision.