Missouri Department of Conservation /tags/missouri-department-of-conservation Missouri Department of Conservation en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT Get rid of a stinky Bradford pear tree, get a free Missouri native tree /health-science-environment/2025-03-24/get-rid-of-a-stinky-bradford-pear-tree-get-a-free-missouri-native-tree The Bradford pear is an invasive species that grows so quickly it can displace Missouri’s native wildlife. Local organizations are offering free native trees to Missourians who remove an invasive pear tree. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-03-24/get-rid-of-a-stinky-bradford-pear-tree-get-a-free-missouri-native-tree Kate Grumke Missouri saw hundreds of wildfires in the last week, and dry, windy conditions continue /health-science-environment/2025-03-19/missouri-wildfires-dry-windy-conditions Dry conditions and high winds have led to wildfires across Missouri. So far, there have been no reported injuries, but structures and vehicles have burned. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:44:55 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-03-19/missouri-wildfires-dry-windy-conditions Kate Grumke 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