Featured Stories

Photo of a mine site in Callaway County after it has been reclaimed.
Land Reclamation Program Oversees Active Mining in Missouri
Mineral use in our modern world is more diverse than you might think. The Land Reclamation Program regulates the mining operations used to obtain them.
December 19, 2019
Illustration of cars, trucks and buses.
VW Trust Retires Old Diesel Vehicles
Funds from the VW Trust settlement are supporting diesel engine replacement projects across the state. More than $7 million has gone to such projects so far.
December 19, 2019
Fall maple leaves scatter across 1000th Mile Trail at Truman State Park.
Passionate People=Great Parks=Passionate People
Working for Missouri State Parks isn’t just another day in the office. A beautiful setting paired with a love for the outdoors keeps employees coming back – even after they retire!
October 20, 2019
Water rushes from a partial breach in the Glover Spring Lake Dam in Fulton, on Aug. 3, 2016, as department staff assess the damage. The department assisted Callaway County officials in evaluating the risks associated with the breach and advised landowners on repair.
Dam and Reservoir Safety in Missouri
A dam failure could be catastrophic, but the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program aims to ensure the worst never happens.
October 20, 2019
Photo of a street in Rolla, Kansas during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s with a dramatic dust cloud on the horizon.
Saving Missouri’s Soil and Water for 75 Years
High rates of erosion during the Dust Bowl led to the creation of the Missouri Soil and Water Conservation Districts in 1944.
October 20, 2019