• Jovial Jaunts

    With more than 1,000 miles of trail, Missouri state parks and historic sites offer something for everyone. From a short walk on a paved trail to a rugged hike through the wilderness, many of the trails…

  • Lean in to fun and Learn2

    Do you want to go on a new adventure or learn a new outdoor skill but don’t know where to begin? Missouri State Parks offers a wide variety of outdoor skill programs at individual parks and…

  • 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 devastating flooding in 2019, Governor Parson’s Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group, led by the Missouri Department…

  • Pesky Poisons

    The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Pesticide Collection Program broke two program records this year.

  • The Wonders of Weatherization

    Each year, the Weatherization Program reduces energy costs for approximately 1,300 low-income households by increasing energy efficiency while ensuring health and safety in clients’ homes.

  • 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 nation’s water was under serious threat of irreversible contamination.

  • Earth MRI

    The department’s Missouri Geological Survey continues to increase geologic mapping and identification of critical minerals in the state, thanks to the U.S. Geological Survey Earth Mapping Resource Initiative project.