Missouri Department of Conservation /tags/missouri-department-of-conservation Missouri Department of Conservation en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT A fatal disease in Missouri deer is spreading but still in check /health-science-environment/2024-12-10/missouri-deer-chronic-wasting-disease Extra hunting seasons are designed to help stop the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, but a Missouri county was added to the list where it has been confirmed. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-12-10/missouri-deer-chronic-wasting-disease Jonathan Ahl Missouri program feeds the hungry with unusual partners — deer hunters /economy-business/2024-11-25/missouri-program-deer-hunters-donate-meat The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging deer hunters to donate meat through its Share the Harvest program. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-25/missouri-program-deer-hunters-donate-meat Marissanne Lewis-Thompson A Missouri beetle that needs corpses to survive is dying out. But there’s still hope /health-science-environment/2024-10-31/missouri-american-burying-beetle-corpses-survive-dying-out-hope American burying beetles bring dead animals underground, turn them into preserved meatballs and feed them to their babies. The St. Louis Zoo is working to save the threatened beetle. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-31/missouri-american-burying-beetle-corpses-survive-dying-out-hope Kate Grumke The secret lives of St. Louis copperhead snakes /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-10/the-secret-lives-of-st-louis-copperhead-snakes Scientists have uncovered surprisingly little about copperhead snakes. Until now. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:30:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-10/the-secret-lives-of-st-louis-copperhead-snakes Emily Woodbury In prairie classroom, Mehlville students learn to identify biodiversity in their backyards /health-science-environment/2024-10-04/mehlville-oakville-elementary-school-backyard-biodiversity A grant from the state helped local educators create a grassland prairie for students to learn about conservation at an Oakville elementary school. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-04/mehlville-oakville-elementary-school-backyard-biodiversity Kate Grumke How a St. Louis turtle named Peanut inspires generations to curb plastic pollution /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-08-27/how-a-st-louis-turtle-named-peanut-inspires-generations-to-curb-plastic-pollution Peanut is a notable example of how plastic pollution can harm wildlife — and how an individual animal’s story can be a powerful tool in promoting social change. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-08-27/how-a-st-louis-turtle-named-peanut-inspires-generations-to-curb-plastic-pollution Emily Woodbury Better than chicken: Missouri frog hunters have filled empty bellies for generations /health-science-environment/2024-08-13/better-than-chicken-missouri-frog-hunters-have-filled-empty-bellies-for-generations Frog gigging — hunting with a three-pronged spear — is a dying art that nevertheless draws thousands to Missouri marshes in search of a tasty treat with deep cultural roots. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-08-13/better-than-chicken-missouri-frog-hunters-have-filled-empty-bellies-for-generations Lauren Brennecke Retired Missouri conservation director plans to enjoy the areas she oversaw /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-06-10/missouri-conservation-director-parker-pauley-retires Recently retired Missouri Department of Conservation Director Sara Parker Pauley talked about the challenges of navigating an agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:33:07 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-06-10/missouri-conservation-director-parker-pauley-retires Jason Rosenbaum New Missouri conservation head faces evolving nature preservation challenges /government-politics-issues/2024-06-07/new-missouri-conservation-head-faces-evolving-nature-preservation-challenges Missouri Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners sees engaging with a community that is technologically more disconnected with nature as a challenge to the goals of conservation. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-07/new-missouri-conservation-head-faces-evolving-nature-preservation-challenges Sarah Kellogg Missouri confirms spread of invasive northern snakehead fish /health-science-environment/2024-06-04/missouri-confirms-spread-of-invasive-northern-snakehead-fish The Department of Conservation reports a fourth invasive northern snakehead fish was found in Missouri and there has been a confirmed sighting of a fifth. The fish are aggressive predators that can harm native ecosystems. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:31:51 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-04/missouri-confirms-spread-of-invasive-northern-snakehead-fish Madison Holcomb