MO DNR Environmental Newsroom

WOW St. Louis Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced the upcoming WOW St. Louis National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School, scheduled for April 11-12, 2026. The event aims to empower families with outdoor skills and offers various participation options, including day classes and an overnight experience.

Missouri DNR Aquifer Study Seeks Landowner Participation

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is conducting an aquifer study in Lewis County and is seeking participation from landowners with water wells. The study uses passive seismic surveys to identify potential underground aquifers, which could help locate favorable water well construction sites and ease drought impacts.

MO DNR Awards $1.6M Loan for School District Energy Project

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a low-interest loan of over $1.6 million to the Hillsboro R-III School District for energy efficiency improvements. The project aims to reduce energy costs and conserve resources for the school district and its community.

Missouri State Energy Plan Development Project Launched

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has initiated a six-month project to develop a new State Energy Plan. This initiative will involve economic and power sector modeling, demand forecasting, and policy recommendations to address the state's changing energy landscape and increasing reliance on imported electricity.

Missouri DEQ Seeks Comments on Unilever Remedy and Regulatory Release

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on a proposed final remedy for the Unilever HPC-USA facility. The proposal suggests no further corrective action is needed and seeks to release the facility from hazardous waste storage regulations.