/news-rss?filter=conservation MO.gov News Feed: Department of Conservation Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:16:53 +0000 en-us https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/drought-assessment-committee-meeting-location-time-changed 255236 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:26:45 +0000 Drought Assessment Committee meeting location and time changed Missy Newman Fri, 03/29/2024 - 15:26 Release Date Friday, March 29, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 29, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drought Assessment Committee will meet at 10 a.m. April 17, at the department's Elm Street conference Center, 1730 E. Elm St. in Jefferson City. The meeting is open to the public and will also be livestreamed via Webex at stateofmo.webex.com/stateofmo/j.php?MTID=mc7fc2e1d0a0475cb1eb540a33e3a78a0.This will be the Drought Assessment Committee’s second meeting of 2024.The committee comprises representatives from state and federal partner agencies who provide information, recommendations and coordination to mitigate impacts of the drought and provide a comprehensive response. Executive Order 23-05 declared a drought alert for Missouri counties that are in moderate, severe or extreme drought. Nearly all of Missouri has experienced at least abnormally dry conditions over the past year.Residents are encouraged to assist local, state and national decision makers better understand drought conditions in their area by submitting a survey form via the Condition Monitoring Observer Reports service at droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx.For more information on the Drought Assessment Committee, visit dnr.mo.gov/about-us/forums-stakeholder-groups/drought-assessment-committee. Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/solicitations-interest-sought-joplin-union-depot 255156 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:59:43 +0000 Solicitations of Interest sought for Joplin Union Depot Karen Kremer Thu, 03/28/2024 - 16:59 Release Date Friday, March 29, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 29, 2024 – Missouri Department of Natural Resources, along with Downtown Joplin Alliance through their Endangered Properties Program, is seeking Solicitations of Interest for the redevelopment of the Joplin Union Depot.Submissions opened March 18 and must be received by May 31, 2024. To view the SOI packet, or for more information on the Union Depot, please visit downtownjoplin.com/endangered-properties-program/union-depot.For questions on the submittal process, or to submit a response to the SOI, please contact Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Attn: State Historic Preservation Office, 1659 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. You can also email moshpo@dnr.mo.gov or call 573-751-7858.The Joplin Union Depot was designed by Kansas City architect Louis Curtiss – who is often referred to as “the Frank Lloyd Wright of Kansas City” – and built by the Manhattan Construction Company of New York. It opened in 1911 and was in service until its closure in 1969.MoDNR gained ownership of the Depot through the Historic Preservation Revolving Fund in the 1990s after an unsuccessful rehabilitation. While various entities have expressed interest in acquiring the property since then, these inquiries have not generated a financially capable purchaser. The DJA-MoDNR partnership is an opportunity for the depot to benefit from DJA’s expertise and resources to enhance its marketability and make progress toward finding a preservation-minded purchaser.In 2020, DJA established their Endangered Properties Program, a revolving fund specifically for intervening in historic properties with questionable futures. These funds, while generally not enough to pay for an entire project, allow the Endangered Properties Program Committee to take control of a property through donation or option, then seek developers for the property through marketing, feasibility studies, structural assessments and other needs specific to a particular building.“The impact the redevelopment of the Union Depot will have on the continued revitalization of downtown Joplin cannot be overstated,” said Lori Haun, Downtown Joplin Alliance executive director. “The building still has great potential and many years left in it.”For more information on the Joplin Union Depot request for bid, please visit mostateparks.com/shpo/notice-request-bid. Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/missouri-department-natural-resources-photo-contest-open-submissions 255111 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:40:02 +0000 Missouri Department of Natural Resources photo contest is open for submissions Karen Kremer Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:40 Release Date Monday, April 1, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, April 1, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its 2024 photo contest. The deadline to submit photos is Sept. 1.Missouri is home to beautiful natural resources, unique state parks and historic sites, natural phenomena, scenic landscapes, wildlife and more. For the 11th year, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is asking photographers of all ages and skill levels to capture these images and enter their photos in the annual MoDNR Photo Contest.  Photos must be taken in Missouri and contestants can submit entries in the following categories:Natural Resources: Photographs of Missouri’s air, landscapes and waterways.Unique Places: Photographs taken within one of Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. For a list of all parks and sites, visit mostateparks.com.People Enjoying Missouri’s Outdoors: Photographs of people enjoying and exploring Missouri’s great outdoors.A panel of judges will select first, second, third and honorable mention winners for each category after the contest deadline. Winning entries will be featured in multiple locations, including the department’s social media platforms and website.For contest rules or to submit photos, visit dnr.mo.gov/photocontest. Questions about to the photo contest can be sent to socialmedia@dnr.mo.gov.  Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-awards-50000-grant-new-haven 255106 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:09:59 +0000 Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to New Haven Karen Kremer Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:09 Release Date Tuesday, April 2, 2024 City will evaluate wastewater system improvementsJEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 2, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of New Haven to evaluate the city’s wastewater system.The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs of evaluating water and wastewater system improvements. New Haven will use the grant to identify wastewater system improvements needed to continue reliable service to the area, meet permit requirements and reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes. The facility plan should be complete in September 2025.“The Clean Water State Revolving Fund helps qualified communities of all sizes pay for wastewater treatment system improvements that they might not have been able to undertake otherwise,” said Dru Buntin, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. “We help Missouri communities plan and fund infrastructure upgrades that help protect and improve the quality of life for Missourians.”The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.For more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/financial-opportunities/financial-assistance-center. Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-will-hold-public-feedback-sessions-home-energy-rebates-programs 255071 at https://dnr.mo.gov Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:35:57 +0000 Department of Natural Resources will hold public feedback sessions on Home Energy Rebates Programs Karen Kremer Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:35 Release Date Friday, March 29, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, March 29, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a series of in-person and virtual meetings to share information on the Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates Programs and to provide opportunities for public comment.The federal Inflation Reduction Act authorizes formula-based funding for states to offer rebates for home energy efficiency and electrification projects. The department will submit applications to receive $75.8 million for Home Efficiency Rebates and $75.3 million for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates under the federal act. The department will then offer rebates through related state programs.Meeting dates, times and access information:In-person: Tuesday, April 16 at 9 a.m. at 1101 Riverside Dr. in Jefferson City.Virtual: Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m.Virtual: Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m.More information on Home Energy Rebates programs is available at dnr.mo.gov/energy/what-were-doing/financial-assistance-opportunities/inflation-reduction-act-home-energy-rebates.For more information about these meetings, email energy@dnr.mo.gov. To ask questions or offer additional comments about the meetings or the Home Energy Rebates programs, please use the feedback form provided on the department’s website. Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/missouri-state-parks-holds-trails-advisory-board-meeting-april-6 255066 at https://dnr.mo.gov Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:27:27 +0000 Missouri State Parks holds Trails Advisory Board meeting April 6 Karen Kremer Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:27 Release Date Wednesday, March 27, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 27, 2024 – Missouri State Parks will hold its biannual Trails Advisory Board meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site located at 100 Jefferson St. in Jefferson City. This meeting is open to the public.The agenda will include a discussion of the 2024 Recreational Trails Program grant applications and recommendations from the board on selected 2024 RTP grant recipients.The Missouri Trails Advisory Board consists of members appointed by the Missouri State Parks division director. Board members are appointed based upon experience with trail use and trail construction, community involvement, trail user group participation, ability to represent other trail users, ability to devote adequate time to the duties, ADA knowledge and experience.For information on the Trails Advisory Board, please call 573-522-8773. For more information on Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, visit the web at mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/drought-assessment-committee-will-meet-april-17 255056 at https://dnr.mo.gov Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:05:36 +0000 Drought Assessment Committee will meet April 17 Karen Kremer Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:05 Release Date Thursday, March 28, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 28, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drought Assessment Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Jefferson City to continue coordinating a comprehensive state and federal response to drought conditions affecting portions of the state.This will be the Drought Assessment Committee’s second meeting of 2024. Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 23-05 continued the state’s current drought alert to May 1. Missouri has been under a drought alert continuously since May 2023. A previous drought alert was also active from July 2022 to March 2023.The meeting will be held in the LaCharrette and Nightingale conference rooms at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, located at 1101 N. Riverside Drive in Jefferson City. The meeting is open to the public and will also be livestreamed via Webex at stateofmo.webex.com/stateofmo/j.php?MTID=mc7fc2e1d0a0475cb1eb540a33e3a78a0.The Drought Assessment Committee comprises representatives from state and federal partner agencies who provide information, recommendations and coordination to mitigate impacts of the drought. Executive Order 23-05 declared a drought alert for Missouri counties that are in moderate, severe or extreme drought. Nearly all of Missouri has experienced at least abnormally dry conditions over the past year.Residents are encouraged to assist local, state and national decision makers better understand drought conditions in their area by submitting a survey form via the Condition Monitoring Observer Reports service at droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx.Updated drought information, including a link to the U.S. Drought Monitor map of Missouri, is available at dnr.mo.gov/drought. Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/eleven-point-state-park-hosts-solar-eclipse-celebration-conceptual-development-planning-open-house-april-8 254661 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:07:34 +0000 Eleven Point State Park hosts solar eclipse celebration and conceptual development planning open house April 8 Karen Kremer Fri, 03/22/2024 - 16:07 Release Date Monday, March 25, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 25, 2024 – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to celebrate the 2024 total solar eclipse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 8, at Eleven Point State Park. In conjunction with the celebration, a conceptual development planning open house will be held for the park. As the long-range plan for the park is developed, the public is encouraged to come learn more about the planning process, ask questions and provide input regarding future park use and development. A 30-day comment period will begin April 7, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/CDP. Eleven Point State Park is located at 10418 State Hwy Y in Couch. For more information about the event, call the Ozark Regional Office at 417-532-7161. Eleven Point State Park is currently closed to the public. For information on other state parks and historic sites hosting events associated with the solar eclipse, visit mostateparks.com/2024-eclipse. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-will-host-free-pesticide-pickup-montgomery-city-april-6 254566 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:15:47 +0000 Department of Natural Resources will host free pesticide pickup in Montgomery City April 6 Karen Kremer Thu, 03/21/2024 - 15:15 Release Date Monday, March 25, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 25, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will offer a free waste pesticide collection event April 6 at MFA Agri Services, 226 N. Walker St. in Montgomery City. The event will be open from 8 a.m. to noon and is available to all Missouri farms and households. Accepted (Limited to 8,000 lbs. total weight per farm or household): Herbicides. Insecticides. Fungicides. Rodenticides. De-wormers. Fly tags. Fertilizers containing pesticide. Not accepted: Pesticide rinsate: For rinsate management information, visit mo.gov/document-search/pesticide-rinsate-management-pub2870/pub2870. Paint, explosives. Fire extinguishers. Yard waste. Electronics. Trash. Pesticides from businesses, pesticide-production facilities, pesticide distributors, pesticide retailers or similar entities. Other 2024 events: Sept. 7 – Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center, 14548 State Road H in Mount Vernon. Oct. 5 – 901 S. Main St. in Carrollton. Register for one of the collection events at pesticidecollectionregistration@dnr.mo.gov. More information about the Missouri Pesticide Collection Program is available online at dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/what-were-doing/events-collections-trainings/missouri-pesticide-collection-program.      Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/historic-preservation-council-considers-nominations-national-register-april-12 254531 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:29:55 +0000 Historic Preservation Council considers nominations for National Register April 12 Karen Kremer Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:29 Release Date Thursday, March 28, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 28, 2023 – The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places during its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, in the Bennett Spring and Roaring River conference rooms at the MoDNR Elm Street Conference Center, located at 1730 E. Elm St. in Jefferson City. Remote participation is also available by following the instructions provided below. The following nominations will be considered at the meeting:   Kemper Military District HD (formerly District A) Additional Documentation and Boundary Increase. Historic Resources of Boonville, Missouri MRA, roughly bounded by Vine, Third and Spruce streets and the Katy Trail (vacated tracks of the Missouri Pacific Railroad), in Boonville, Cooper County. John Hancock Building, 800 W. 47 St. in Kansas City, Jackson County. Parkview Towers, 701 Westgate Ave. in University City, St. Louis County. Mavrakos Candy Company Building, 4709-17 Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis [Independent City]. Lincoln School, 229 Westgate St.in Sikeston, Scott County.       The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is a group of historians, architects, archaeologists and citizens with an interest in historic preservation. The council is appointed by the governor and works with the Department of Natural Resources' State Historic Preservation Office, which administers the National Register of Historic Places program for Missouri. The council meets quarterly to review Missouri property nominations to the National Register, the nation's honor roll of historic properties. Approved nominations are forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, D.C., for final approval. More information, including draft nominations and meeting agenda, is available at dnr.mo.gov/commissions-boards-councils/advisory-council-historic-preservation.  To join the meeting via Webex, please follow the link or instructions below. stateofmo.webex.com/stateofmo/j.php?MTID=m485c03926d6fcf726098472b90c25a7e Teleconference Call number: 650-479-3207 WebEx meeting number (access code): 2633 300 6243 Meeting password: VKhMXkQD938 NOTICE: This public meeting may be subject to audio and video recording. Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov