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2009/07/01 Federal and State Agencies to Continue Investigation of Tannery Sludge Distribution to Northwest Missouri Farms nr09_183.htm Land
2009/06/30 Victorian Tea Party is July 11 at Battle of Lexington State Historic Site nr09_182.htm State Parks
2009/06/30 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Informational Meeting Regarding Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site nr09_181.htm State Parks
2009/06/29 Enjoy Crafts and Music at the Annual "Sunday at Montauk" Event July 5 nr09_180.htm State Parks
2009/06/29 New Exhibit Opens July 1 at the Missouri State Museum nr09_179.htm State Parks
2009/06/29 Attend the "From Caves to Fireworks" Program July 4 at Onondaga Cave State Park nr09_178.htm State Parks
2009/06/29 Department and Environmental Protection Agency Seek Public Comments on Draft Hazardous Waste Permits for Exide Technologies nr09_177.htm Hazardous Waste
2009/06/26 Grand Opening Set for New Marina Store at Long Branch State Park nr09_176.htm State Parks
2009/06/26 What's for Lunch? -- New Geology Exhibit Features "Rocky" Choices nr09_175.htm Geology
2009/06/26 Public Invited to a Hearing for a Proposed Solid Waste Construction Permit Sibley Utility Landfill in Jackson County nr09_174.htm Solid Waste
2009/06/26 Statement Regarding Lake of the Ozarks Water Quality Study nr09_173.htm Water
2009/06/25 Kelley Brent Named June 2009 Employee of the Month by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources nr09_172.htm Staff Announcements
2009/06/25 Communities Asked to Help Identify Abandoned Underground Storage Tank Sites to Benefit from Recovery Act Funding nr09_171.htm Hazardous Waste
2009/06/25 Gov. Nixon Announced Boone County Received a $100,720 Grant to Continue Water Quality Efforts in Hinkson Creek in Columbia nr09_170.htm Water
2009/06/24 Wild Cave Tours June 27 and July 11at Meramec State Park nr09_169.htm State Parks
2009/06/24 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Open House Regarding Long Branch State Park June 27 nr09_168.htm State Parks
2009/06/23 Missouri Air Conservation Commission To Discuss Pollution Reducing Plans, Citizens Encouraged To Attend nr09_167.htm Air
2009/06/23 Civil War Day is June 25 at the State Capitol nr09_166.htm State Parks
2009/06/23 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Informational Meeting Regarding Prairie State Park June 25 nr09_165.htm State Parks
2009/06/17 Kids Fishing Day June 20 at Wallace State Park nr09_164.htm

State Parks
2009/06/17 Witness a Living History Encampment June 20 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site nr09_163.htm State Parks
2009/06/15

Watch a Historic Baseball Game June 20 at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site

nr09_162.htm State Parks
2009/06/08 Geology and Land Surveying Careers are Focus at Edgar Springs Science Day nr09_161.htm Geology
2009/06/08 Motorists Warned about Fraudulent Vehicle Emissions Testing -- Vehicle Retesting is Required nr09_160.htm Air
2009/06/05 Attend an Old-style French Social Gathering June 13 at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site nr09_159.htm State Parks
2009/06/05 Learn About Fossils on June 13 at Mastodon State Historic Site nr09_158.htm State Parks
2009/06/05 Experience the Award Winning "Border Disorder" Program at Prairie State Park June 13 nr09_157.htm State Parks
2009/06/04 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Informational Meeting Regarding Table Rock State Park June 11 nr09_156.htm State Parks
2009/06/04 Outdoor Family Fun Day is June 6 at Arrow Rock State Historic Site nr09_155.htm State Parks
2009/06/04 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Informational Meeting Regarding Ha Ha Tonka State Park June 9 nr09_154.htm State Parks
2009/06/02 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Informational Meeting June 15 nr09_153.htm State Parks
2009/06/02 Attend the Annual Rock Swap June 12-14 at Missouri Mines State Historic Site nr09_152.htm State Parks
2009/06/02 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Informational Meeting Regarding Pomme de Terre State Park June 19 nr09_151.htm State Parks
2009/06/02 Informational Meetings Planned for Rock Island Trail-Katy Connector nr09_150.htm State Parks
2009/06/01 Learn About the Prairie on a Wildflower Hike
at Prairie State Park		 nr09_149.htm State Parks
2009/06/01 Spring Folk Concerts Offered June 6-7 at
Trail of Tears State Park and Bollinger Mill State Historic Site		 nr09_148.htm State Parks
2009/06/01 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Informational Meeting June 6 Regarding Crowder State Park nr09_147.htm State Parks
2009/06/01 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Open House Regarding Katy Trail State Park June 6 nr09_146.htm State Parks
2009/06/01 Get Out and Play! June 6 at Knob Noster State Park nr09_145.htm State Parks
2009/05/28 Gov. Nixon Announced Gordonville Received a $1.2 Million Grant and a $1.5 Million Loan for Wastewater System Improvements nr09_144.htm Water
2009/05/27 Students Explore Careers in Science During Rolla School Daze nr09_143.htm Geology
2009/05/21 Attend Living History Day May 30 at Battle of Lexington State Historic Site nr09_142.htm State Parks
2009/05/20 Public Invited to Share Ideas at an Open House Regarding Roaring River State Park May 27 nr09_141.htm State Parks
2009/05/20 Public Invited to Share Ideas During an Informational Meeting at Arrow Rock State Historic Site May 31 nr09_140.htm State Parks
2009/05/20 Bob Adams Named May 2009 Employee of the Month by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources nr09_139.htm Staff Announcements
2009/05/20 Public Invited to Share Ideas at Informational Meetings Regarding State Parks and Historic Sites in Southeast Missouri nr09_138.htm State Parks
2009/05/20 Public Invited to Share Ideas at an Open House Regarding Montauk State Park May 23 nr09_137.htm State Parks
2009/05/18 History Unfolds on May 30-31 at Battle of Athens State Historic Site nr09_136.htm State Parks
2009/05/18 Special Book Signing Event is May 23 at Route 66 State Park nr09_135.htm State Parks
2009/05/18 First Bioreactor Landfill Receives Approval in Missouri nr09_134.htm Solid Waste
2009/05/14 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register -- One Nominee in Kirksville nr09_133.htm State Parks
2009/05/14 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register -- Two Nominees Located in Kansas City Area nr09_132.htm State Parks
2009/05/14 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register -- Two Nominees Located in Central Missouri nr09_131.htm State Parks
2009/05/14 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register - Five Nominees Located in the St. Louis Area nr09_130.htm State Parks
2009/05/14 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register -- One Nominee Located in Springfield nr09_129.htm State Parks
2009/05/14 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register -- Two Nominees Located in Southeast Missouri nr09_128.htm State Parks
2009/05/14 Take a Guided Hike to the Bennett Spring State Park Natural Tunnel May 23 nr09_127.htm State Parks
2009/05/14 Learn about the Wonders of the Outdoors at WOW St. Louis June 5-6 nr09_126.htm State Parks
2009/05/07 Relax and Enjoy a Movie Under the Stars May 16 at Confederate Memorial State Historic Site nr09_125.htm State Parks
2009/05/05 Gov. Nixon Announced Jefferson County Received a $10,000 Grant for Watershed Management Project nr09_124.htm Water
2009/05/04 Celebrate Drinking Water Week in Missouri nr09_123.htm Water
2009/05/01

Gov. Nixon Announced Several Community Water Systems Received Grant Funding to Plug Abandoned Wells, Reduces Public Health Threat

 nr09_122.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Potosi Received a $457,540 Grant for Water System Improvements nr09_121.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Sullivan County Public Water Supply District #1 Received a $500,000 Grant for Water System Improvements nr09_120.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Reynolds County Public Water Supply District #1 Received a $159,600 Grant for Water System Improvements nr09_119.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Howell-Oregon Public Water Supply District No. 2 Awarded a $179,000 Grant for Water System Improvements nr09_118.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Montrose Awarded a $67,749 Grant for Water System Improvements nr09_117.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Livingston County Public Water Supply District No. 3 Received a $500,000 Grant for Water System Improvements nr09_116.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Gravois Arm Sewer District Received $1 Million and $84,000 Grants for Wastewater System Improvements nr09_115.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Everton Received a $51,124 Grant for Wastewater System Improvements nr09_114.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Diggins Received a $208,800 Grant for Water System Improvements nr09_113.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Crane Received a $475,404 Grant for Water System Improvements nr09_112.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Fayette Awarded a $500,000 Grant for Wastewater System Improvements nr09_111.htm Water
2009/04/30 Gov. Nixon Announced Duquesne Received a $500,000 Grant for Wastewater System Improvements nr09_110.htm Water
2009/04/28 Missouri Air Conservation Commission to Discuss Pollution Reducing Measures, Citizens Encouraged to Attend nr09_109.htm Air
2009/04/28 Celebrate Harry S Truman's 125th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site May 9 nr09_108.htm State Parks
2009/04/28 Help "Fix Up the Farm " May 16 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site nr09_107.htm State Parks
2009/04/28 Annual Old Town Picnic is May 9 at Dillard Mill State Historic Site nr09_106.htm State Parks
2009/04/28 Bulldog Biodiesel -- Creating Sustainable Alternative Fuel for Rural Missouri nr09_105.htm Energy
2009/04/28 Soil and Water Districts Commission Meets April 29 nr09_104.htm Water
2009/04/28 Witness Living History May 9 at Battle of Lexington State Historic Site nr09_103.htm State Parks
2009/04/28 Gov. Nixon Proclaims May 3-9 Drinking Water Week nr09_102.htm Water
2009/04/27 AmerenUE-Labadie Facility Considers a Utility Waste Landfill in Franklin County nr09_101.htm Solid Waste
2009/04/27 Public Service Announcement: Public Invited to Learn More About a Proposed Utility Waste Landfill for AmerenUE near Labadie in Franklin County nr09_100.htm Solid Waste
2009/04/24

Visitors Invited to Watch Hummingbird Banding Demonstrations at Onondaga Cave State Park

 nr09_099.htm State Parks
2009/04/24 Enjoy a Victorian Fashion Show May 2 at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site nr09_098.htm State Parks
2009/04/24 Come Fly a Kite at Washington State Park May 2 nr09_097.htm State Parks
2009/04/24 Several Well Drilling Industry Contractors No Longer Carry Valid Permits with the State nr09_096.htm Water
2009/04/23 Drinking Water Systems Fail to Complete Routine Testing Necessary to Maintain Safe Water Supply nr09_095.htm Water
2009/04/23 Department Mercury Roundup Leaves Missouri Homes Safer nr09_094.htm Community Assistance
2009/04/21 Media Advisory: Missouri Department of Natural Resources Hosts Earth Day Celebration nr09_093.htm Community Assistance
2009/04/21 Capitol Circle Drive, Broadway Street will Close April 24 for Earth Day Event nr09_092.htm Community Assistance
2009/04/20 Department Offers Residents of Old Monroe Opportunity to Voice Comments on Treatment Plant nr09_091.htm Water
2009/04/17 Enjoy a Guided Spring Hike April 25 at Meramec State Park nr09_090.htm State Parks
2009/04/17 Bring Your Ideas to the Open House at Fort Davidson State Historic Site on April 19 nr09_089.htm State Parks
2009/04/14 Department Holds Public Hearing on Recovery Act State Weatherization Plan nr09_088.htm Energy
2009/04/14 Watch Birds of Prey Fly in Montauk State Park April 25 nr09_087.htm State Parks
2009/04/14 Stop and Smell the Wildflowers April 25 at Onondaga Cave State Park nr09_086.htm State Parks
2009/04/10 Brad Ledbetter is the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ April 2009 Employee of the Month nr09_085.htm Staff Announcements
2009/04/08 Leadership from DED, DNR renew state's commitment to wind energy at St. Louis conference nr09_084.htm Energy
2009/04/07 Department Holds Public Hearing on State Weatherization Plan nr09_083.htm Energy
2009/04/01 Department Recently Closed Six Mine Shafts in Jasper County nr09_082.htm Land
2009/03/31 Celebrate Spring on the Farm April 18 at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site nr09_081.htm State Parks
2009/03/31 Share Your Ideas for the Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site nr09_080.htm State Parks
2009/03/31 Wish Upon a Star at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park View the Night Sky on April 4 nr09_079.htm State Parks
2009/03/25 Simple Pastimes Featured at Annual Spring Frolic nr09_078.htm State Parks
2009/03/25 Jefferson City Fifth Grade Students Wins Department Earth Day Slogan Contest Emma Albertson Urges: 'Reuse the Past, Recycle the Present, Save the Future'. " nr09_077.htm Community Assistance
2009/03/25 "Tuesdays at the Capitol" Features Folk Artists During April nr09_076.htm State Parks
2009/03/25 Herbal Lessons from the Pioneer Days nr09_075.htm State Parks
2009/03/24

Public Service Announcement:
Public Invited to Learn More About Proposed Landfill Expansion

nr09_074.htm Solid Waste
2009/03/24 Public Invited to Learn More About a Proposed Expansion to Springfield Sanitary Landfill in Greene County nr09_073.htm Solid Waste
2009/03/24 Department to Host Hazardous Waste Forum nr09_072.htm Hazardous Waste
2009/03/23 Take the Earth Day Trivia Challenge April 18 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park nr09_071.htm State Parks
2009/03/23 Volunteers Needed on "Keep Baker Beautiful Day" April 18 at Sam A. Baker State Park nr09_070.htm State Parks
2009/03/23 Land Reclamation Commission Meets March 26 in Jefferson City nr09_069.htm Land Reclamation
2009/03/20 Geologist Edith Starbuck Awarded Best Poster Presentation at Missouri GIS Conference nr09_068.htm Geology
2009/03/20 Living History Events In March And April Will Focus On Civil War At Fort Davidson State Historic Site nr09_067.htm State Parks
2009/03/20 Experience a Civil War Encampment on March 21 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site nr09_066.htm State Parks
2009/03/20 Go on a Treasure Hunt with a Twist April 11 at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park nr09_065.htm State Parks
2009/03/19 Kyle Scott Named March 2009 Employee of the Month by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources nr09_064.htm Staff Announcements
2009/03/19 Amateur Photographers Can Tour Onondaga Cave March 21 nr09_063.htm State Parks
2009/03/19 Efforts to Reduce Harmful Air Emissions to be Topic at Missouri Air Conservation Commission Meeting nr09_062.htm Air
2009/03/19 Applications for “Cruisin’ on the Katy” Now Available Sign-up to Ride or Volunteer nr09_061.htm State Parks
2009/03/17 Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday Means Savings on Purchase of Certain Appliances April 19-25 nr09_060.htm Energy
2009/03/16

Department Issues Notice Of Violation to City of Cameron Water System

 nr09_059.htm Water
2009/03/16

Media Advisory: Press Event to Kick Off the Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday

 nr09_058.htm Energy
2009/03/11

Department Extends Mercury Drop Off Campaign in Southeast Missouri

 nr09_057.htm Community Assistance
2009/03/11 Celebrating the "Greenest" Day of the Year nr09_056.htm Community Assistance
2009/03/10 Soil and Water Districts Commission Meets March 11 nr09_055.htm Water
2009/03/05

Department of Natural Resources to Play Key Role in Green Job Creation Under New Director

 nr09_054.htm Staff Announcements
2009/03/03 Citizens Encouraged To Comment On Proposed Rule Actions Intended To Reduce Harmful Air Emissions nr09_053.htm Air
2009/02/27 Department Protects Air Quality, Leads Investigation Of Contractor Found Guilty Of Forging Environmental Reports nr09_052.htm Air
2009/02/27 Volunteer Training Offered March 5, 7 And 10 At Rock Bridge Memorial State Park nr09_051.htm State Parks
2009/02/25 Slavery Exhibit Featured At Deutschheim State Historic Site nr09_050.htm State Parks
2009/02/25 Trout Season Kicks Off March 1; Brings Economic Boost to Areas nr09_049.htm State Parks
2009/02/24 Richard Laux Named February 2009 Employee Of The Month By The Missouri Department Of Natural Resources nr09_048.htm Staff Announcements
2009/02/20 Department Emergency Environmental Response Team Aids St. Louis County Following Acid Spill nr09_047.htm Emergency Response
2009/02/20 SIACOR Will Review Outdoor Recreation Grant Applications Feb. 23 nr09_046.htm State Parks
2009/02/18 Slavery Program To Be Held Feb. 21 At Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site nr09_045.htm State Parks
2009/02/11 Department Moves Lincoln County Satellite Office, Expands Service And Improves Efficiency nr09_044.htm Community Assistance
2009/02/03 Gov. Nixon Announces A $500,000 Grant Awarded To Milan For A New Wastewater System nr09_043.htm Water
2009/02/03 Gov. Nixon Announces A $500,000 Grant Awarded To Cole County Public Water Supply District No. 4 For Water System Improvements nr09_042.htm Water
2009/02/03 Gov. Nixon Announces A $91,000 Grant Awarded To The Village Of South Greenfield For Water System Improvements nr09_041.htm Water
2009/02/02 Earthquakes in Missouri nr09_040.htm Geology
2009/02/02 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register Feb. 13 nr09_039.htm Historic Preservation
2009/02/02 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register Feb. 13 nr09_038.htm Historic Preservation
2009/02/02 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register Feb. 13 nr09_037.htm Historic Preservation
2009/02/02 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register Feb. 13 nr09_036.htm Historic Preservation
2009/02/02 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register Feb. 13 nr09_035.htm Historic Preservation
2009/02/02 Historic Preservation Council to Consider Nominations for National Register Feb. 13 nr09_034.htm Historic Preservation
2009/02/02 Department Reaches Settlement Agreement with Miller Plumbing and Heating nr09_033.htm Water
2009/02/02 Gallery Talk on "Picture Perfect" Exhibit at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site nr09_032.htm State Parks
2009/01/30 Department Issues Storm Waivers After Ice Storms In Missouri nr09_031.htm Community Assistance
2009/01/30

Informational Meeting Planned For Wakonda State Park Feb. 13

nr09_030.htm State Parks
2009/01/30

Birthday Open House To Be Held Feb. 15 At Felix Vallé House State Historic Site

nr09_029.htm State Parks
2009/01/30 Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Commission Meets Feb. 5 In Jefferson City nr09_028.htm Hazardous Waste
2009/01/30 Missouri Air Conservation Commission Hosts Public Meeting Feb. 3 In Jefferson City nr09_027.htm Air
2009/01/30 Soil And Water Districts Commission Meets Feb. 5 nr09_026.htm Water
2009/01/30 BEE Web Site Offers Hot Tips For Saving Winter Energy Costs nr09_025.htm Energy
2009/01/30 Department Sponsoring Mercury Drop Off Sites In Kansas City, Northwest Missouri nr09_024.htm Community Assistance
2009/01/30 Department Sponsoring Mercury Drop Off Sites In Southwest Missouri nr09_023.htm Community Assistance
2009/01/30 Department Sponsoring Mercury Drop Off Sites In St. Louis Region nr09_022.htm Community Assistance
2009/01/30 Department Sponsoring Mercury Drop Off Sites In Southeast Missouri nr09_021.htm Community Assistance
2009/01/30 Department Sponsoring Mercury Drop Off Sites In Northeast Missouri nr09_020.htm Community Assistance
2009/01/30 Department Sponsoring Mercury Drop Off Sites In Central Missouri Area nr09_019.htm Community Assistance
2009/01/28

Department Offers Advice On Keeping Drinking Water Safe

 nr09_018.htm Water
2009/01/28 Feb. 3 Safe Drinking Water Commission Meeting Postponed nr09_017.htm Water
2009/01/27

Earthquake Awareness Week Celebrated At Onondaga Cave State Park Feb. 7

nr09_016.htm State Parks
2009/01/27 Thomas Paine Birthday Celebration To Be Held Jan. 31 At Deutschheim State Historic Site nr09_015.htm State Parks
2009/01/27 View Bald Eagles At Montauk State Park Feb. 6 and Feb. 21 nr09_014.htm State Parks
2009/01/27 Black History Month Celebrated In State Historic Sites nr09_013.htm State Parks
2009/01/27 “Bushwhacked!” Program To Be Held At The Missouri State Museum Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 nr09_012.htm State Parks
2009/01/26 Missouri Safe Drinking Commission Meets Feb. 3 nr09_011.htm Water
2009/01/26 Media Advisory: Department To Co-Host Northwest Missouri Regional Water System Symposium nr09_010.htm Water
2009/01/16 Missouri Trails Advisory Board to Meet Jan. 17 nr09_009.htm State Parks