Water Protection Program

Welcome

Picture ofWelcome to the Water Protection Program. Our goal is to keep you informed about the status of water quality throughout the state. You'll find current information regarding watershed management and monitoring, laws, rules, standards, financial assistance opportunities, permits and engineering and compliance and enforcement for all of our Public Drinking Water and Water Pollution Control efforts and more.

What's New

Use Attainability Analysis:  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources needs your help!  We are asking Missourian's to tell us how they use their local waterways.  If a waterbody is used for recreation, the department will take that information into consideration when issuing permits and monitoring the quality of the water.   It will also ensure recreational uses, such as swimming, that exist are protected in state regulation.    More...


Picture ofPublic Drinking Water Branch


Picture ofWater Pollution Control Branch


Water Protection Financial Assistance Center


Picture ofWatershed Protection