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Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
agency of the state of Missouri, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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Kurt Schaefer serves as the Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which manages state resources and public safety infrastructure.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is conducting water quality sampling in state parks across several counties, including Newton, Benton, and St. Louis.Some support1 report
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Officials monitor carp die-off in the Mississippi River, noting that river stage and heat are affecting fish populations.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill incident linked to a manure release, involving an unnamed responsible party.Some support1 report
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded a loan to upgrade the wastewater system in Jefferson City.Some support1 report
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City of Springfield manages stormwater under oversight from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.Some support2 reports
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Mike Kehoe appointed Buxton to lead the DNR, which is overseen by the Missouri Geological Survey.Some support2 reports
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The county of Barry County is located within the state boundaries of Missouri, and the Missouri DNR has oversight of its state parks and soil programs.Well supported11 reports2 developments inside
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has been involved in a water contamination issue in the City of Eldon, requiring a permanent remediation plan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources inspected a city system for compliance.Some support1 report
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Voters approved a 0.1% sales tax increase, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will fund the development of Eleven Point State Park.Some support1 report
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources protects state parks and soil resources.Some support1 report
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City infrastructure issues in Goose Creek/Jackson caused river contamination, prompting the city to seek approval for sewer system changes.Some support1 report
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MoDNR explained the local impacts of wildfire smoke in Mid-Missouri.Some support2 reports
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In Missouri, the state agency is tracking data center development numbers, while the Governor addresses concerns regarding AI and these facilities.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is jointly managing water quality issues in the Branson area.Some support1 report
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Missouri DNR authorized grant funding for grid resilience involving the City of California.Some support2 reports
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Kirksville Regional Airport hosted an open house for project residents on June 22, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Missouri is looking to develop its AI future outside the established Silicon Valley model, with the MDNR providing data on the state's data center count.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Advisories were issued on May 28, 2026, due to potential water contamination overseen by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in Sedalia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around Missouri Department of Natural Resources this week
News at the entities that move Missouri Department of Natural Resources most-
Missouri StructuralKash Patel is confirmed as the FBI Director, while former deputy director Andrew Bailey returns to Missouri.Moves Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Columbia StructuralMun Choi and the University of Missouri System faced questioning regarding their involvement in local downtown safety in Columbia.Moves Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Springfield StructuralPack Mule Dumpsters is serving markets in Cincinnati, Miamisburg, Springfield, and Dayton, operating across multiple markets in Southwest Ohio.Moves Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Jefferson City Shared contextLandcare, a company, announced its expansion, covering cities including Kingdom City, Jefferson City, and Mexico.Moves Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Mississippi River Shared contextTropical Storm Arthur brings flooding threat to South Mississippi.Moves Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Connections
The 16 strongest of 24, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Missouri Structural
The MDNR is a mandated state agency whose operational scope, funding, and authority are derived from the State of Missouri.
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Jake Buxton Structural
Jake Buxton holds the leadership role as director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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Kurt Schaefer Structural
Kurt Schaefer holds the appointed position of Director within the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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Columbia Structural
The state agency regulates the city by issuing stormwater permits and dictating infrastructure upgrades and spending.
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Jefferson City Transactional
The DNR awarded a loan to Jefferson City to upgrade its wastewater system.
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Springfield Structural
Springfield operates under the functional oversight and regulatory purview of the MoDNR regarding state-mandated environmental compliance, such as MS4 permits.
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Branson Operational
The Missouri DNR and Branson jointly manage water quality issues in the area.
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Jake Structural
Jake is forecast to lead the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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Sedalia Structural
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Eleven Point River Structural
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is funding the development of the Eleven Point State Park.
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Jefferson City Shared context
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is based in Jefferson City.
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Kirksville Regional Airport Operational
The two entities are currently coordinating on a shared project that requires public input via an open house.
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Knox Shared context
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources conducts studies within Knox County.
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Mid-Missouri Shared context
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources operates within Mid-Missouri to explain local environmental impacts.
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Mississippi River Shared context
The agency operates within the geographical context of the river, which influences local fish populations.
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Clark Shared context
A's activities are situated within the jurisdiction overseen by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is conducting water quality sampling in state parks across several counties, including Newton, Benton, and St. Louis.
- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill incident linked to a manure release, involving an unnamed responsible party.
- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded a loan to upgrade the wastewater system in Jefferson City.
- City of Springfield manages stormwater under oversight from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
August 2026
8 events- Officials monitor carp die-off in the Mississippi River, noting that river stage and heat are affecting fish populations.
- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued stormwater discharge permits to the city and county of Columbia.
- The AOC process dictated infrastructure upgrades and spending in Columbia.
- Mike Kehoe appointed Buxton to lead the DNR, which is overseen by the Missouri Geological Survey.
- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources inspected a city system for compliance.
- Voters approved a 0.1% sales tax increase, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will fund the development of Eleven Point State Park.
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources protects state parks and soil resources.
- City infrastructure issues in Goose Creek/Jackson caused river contamination, prompting the city to seek approval for sewer system changes.
July 2026
4 events- Kurt Schaefer serves as the Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which manages state resources and public safety infrastructure.
- MoDNR explained the local impacts of wildfire smoke in Mid-Missouri.
- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is jointly managing water quality issues in the Branson area.
- Missouri DNR authorized grant funding for grid resilience involving the City of California.
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June 2026
6 events- The county of Barry County is located within the state boundaries of Missouri, and the Missouri DNR has oversight of its state parks and soil programs.
- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has been involved in a water contamination issue in the City of Eldon, requiring a permanent remediation plan.
- In Missouri, the state agency is tracking data center development numbers, while the Governor addresses concerns regarding AI and these facilities.
- Kirksville Regional Airport hosted an open house for project residents on June 22, 2026.
- Missouri is looking to develop its AI future outside the established Silicon Valley model, with the MDNR providing data on the state's data center count.
- Advisories were issued on May 28, 2026, due to potential water contamination overseen by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in Sedalia.