Back to School Shopping – Going Green
Back to school shopping is very exciting, but before heading out to the stores there are a few things to consider. Take inventory of all your remaining school supplies from last year and cross what you...
View ArticleNew Video Highlights Historic Route 66 Revitalization
The department today premiered a new video created to help support the efforts of the Historic Highway Revitalization Project focused on Route 66. This video highlights how the interstate took the...
View ArticleBack to School – Recycling
Is the sight of fellow students throwing away perfectly good recyclables making you cringe? Cure the cringe by starting a recycling program at school, or if your school already has recycling, encourage...
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Department emergency staff respond to 13-car train derailment
Department’s Environmental Emergency Response staff were dispatched to the scene of a 13-car train derailment near Mosby, Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 27. Union Pacific Railroad contacted the 24-Hour...
View ArticleDoes your school have a School Flag Program?
Did you know air pollution is a trigger for asthma? Did you know children are especially sensitive to the harmful effects of air pollution? When the air quality is unhealthy what changes are you going...
View ArticleKeeping 3,200 tons of diesel emissions from Missouri skies
Diesel moves approximately 90 percent of America’s freight. Diesel engines power nearly all delivery trucks, freight trucks, locomotives and commercial marine vessels. The Air Pollution Control Program...
View ArticleDepartment releases environmental compliance calendars for 2013
Happy New Year! The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released two environmental compliance calendars aimed at helping regulated industries with the most common reporting requirements. The...
View ArticleLand Reclamation Commission Meeting Cancelled
Due to the light agenda, the Land Reclamation Commission meeting scheduled for Jan. 24 is cancelled. The commission will meet next at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28 in the Nightingale Conference Room...
View ArticleDepartment responds to mine shaft opening in Greene County
The Land Reclamation Program is responding to a dangerous mine shaft opening in Greene County. Read more and see photos at http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/lrp/big-ben-mine-shaft.htm.
View ArticleSubmissions sought for Earth Day 2013 Slogan Contest
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is out to tap one of the state’s most abundant resources — the imaginations of fifth graders. The department is looking for fifth-grade teachers whose...
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Open Burning Dangers
Open burning can be hazardous to your health and your environment Did you know that in addition to posing a fire hazard during times of drought, the open burning of one household’s trash releases...
View ArticleMake a poster to honor your tap water
Contest entries are should be postmarked by March 25, 2013. In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 5-11, 2013, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the American Water...
View ArticleAA Quarry hosts public meeting March 7 in Johnson County
AA Quarry LLC informational public meeting to be held March 7 in Lone Jack AA Quarry LLC will hold an informational public meeting about its Johnson County mine permit application on Thursday, March 7...
View ArticleResist the urge to squeeze that nozzle!
Question: When is making a splash or topping off a bad thing? Answer: When you are at a gas station! Save yourself some money and stop trying to wring out a few more drops of gasoline when the nozzle...
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March 4-8 is Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week
In Missouri spring means barbecues, dogwoods and fishing expeditions. Unfortunately, it can also mean hail, lightning, strong winds and even floods. If your home, business or community is affected by...
View ArticleCelebrate Fix a Leak Week, March 18-24
As an EPA Watersense partner, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources reminds consumers during Fix a Leak Week to find and fix leaks to save water in our community Leaks can account for more than...
View ArticleCensus of public water systems available online
Have you ever wondered how many public water systems are in Missouri? Well, you can find the answer in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Census of Missouri Public Water Systems. This...
View ArticleCheck your toilet during Fix a Leak Week.
During Fix a Leak Week, held March 18-24, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources asks consumers to do a little detective work to find household fixtures that may be leaking. One possible source...
View ArticleCheck faucets and showerheads for leaks during Fix a Leak Week
During Fix a Leak Week, March 18-24, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources encourages consumers to check their household fixtures for leaks. Check your water meter before and after a two-hour...
View ArticleOzone season starts April 1
No fooling! The start of ozone season is just around the corner. The reason for the season is ozone is good up high and bad nearby. Summer heat can bring some lovely days for a dip in the swimming...
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