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  • A overhead image of a group of five people on horseback on a trail.

    Rock Island Trail State Park

    You can roam, ramble and ride at several Missouri state parks and historic sites, but when fully developed and open…

  • A pair of rock formations in a cave.

    Building for the future

    Visitors talk and we listen! Camping and lodging occupancy at the parks is increasing, and the number of campers wanting…

  • An old house surrounded by a fence, framed by trees and brush on the left and right.

    Investing for the future

    Missouri’s state parks offer a temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of cities, as well as a chance to…

  • A composition of two images. On the left is a small bridge completely submerged in flood water. On the right is a stand of corn that is struggling due to drought.

    Championing Flood and Drought Resiliency

    Missouri’s climate can hit extremes such as drought and flooding – sometimes in the same season. In response to the…

  • A landscape image of a river a sunset. In the foreground is the riverbank covered in large pieces of rock. In the background is a hilly treeline on the opposite bank of the river. The setting sun is reflecting off of the water in the center of the image.

    The Clean Water Act

    Clean, abundant water has always been one of our most valuable and accessible resources. But by the mid-20th century, the…

  • Building plans for the Salt Creek Bridge

    From Concept to Completion

    The Salt Creek Bridge, west of Rocheport on the Katy Trail, was replaced after being destroyed by flooding in 2019.…

  • An image of solar panels on the roof of a building.

    Missouri’s Energy Loan Program

    Since 1989, the department has awarded 616 loans, resulting in $115 million in completed energy efficiency projects and $214 million…

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