/tags/missouri-department-of-conservation Missouri Department of Conservation en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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