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  • This year marked the twelfth year of the MoDNR Photo Contest and the 389 entries we received didn’t disappoint. The department asked amateur photographers to capture the beauty found in Missouri and selected first, second and third places, as well as honorable mention, in three categories: Natural Resources, Unique Places and People Enjoying Missouri’s Natural…


  • Unsung Heroes

    Unsung Heroes

    The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks maintenance team works to keep all 93 state parks and historic sites operating smoothly, largely behind the scenes and many times without direct visitor interaction.  

  • Pathway to the Past

    Pathway to the Past

    One of Missouri’s grandest portals to rare lifeforms can be found on the highest point overlooking the Meramec River.

  • Service Through Science

    Service Through Science

    For five Missouri state agencies, some of the most important public services they provide are performed not by front-line teams, but by scientists in laboratory settings complete with test tubes, microscopes and high-tech analytical equipment. For decades, these agencies have…

  • Saving Our Soil

    Saving Our Soil

    The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Soil and Water Conservation Program continues its efforts toward helping farmers save soil while improving the state’s water quality.

  • Blue Star Museums

    Blue Star Museums

    Missouri State Parks’ Blue Star Museums program covers the fees at participating sites for active-duty service members, including those in the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. Service members need only show their military ID at the door.

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Graphic: MoDNR photo contest logo and text that says, "enter starting April 1." The graphic links to a webpage with details about the contest.