Today we hosted students and teachers who are participating in an innovative four-week program called “Careers in Conservation.” The venture is a product of a vibrant collaboration between Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO and Wonders of Wildlife that seeks to introduce 8th grade students to potential careers in conservation and the work it entails. Not …
Fall in the Ozarks is an ideal time for a hike to observe some vibrant fall colors of native trees and shrubs. It is also the best time to spot some of Missouri’s problematic invasive shrubs and vines. Many of the most prevalent invasive plants in the area tend to hold their growing season color …
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For 80 years, Missouri has been a leader in conservation. We have many successes to show, and much work to do as the physical, political, and social landscapes are changing faster than ever. Under the visionary leadership of MDC Director Sarah Parker Pauley and the many staff and partners she has invited to the conversation, …
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This Water Wednesday we are sharing City Utilities video of the waterwell at Blackman Drinking Water Treatment Plant.
The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks has been working with local community partners to revitalize the Little Sac Agricultural Demonstration area, which next year can provide local farmers and producers a local site to learn about best management practices such as grazing management, soil health and solar watering. Recently new internal electric fencing was installed …
This Water Wednesday we are in the middle of World Water Week. We wanted to share the Nature Conservancy’s article ‘Better Water Security? We Sink or Swim Together’. Click on link below for the story.https://global.nature.org/content/water-security?utm_campaign=social.nature&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=1534779309
Invasive Species Awareness Week This week February 26 through March 2, is National Invasive Species Awareness Week to raise awareness and help identify solutions to invasive species issues. An invasive species can be any kind of living organism that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm. Species that grow and reproduce quickly, and …
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