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Drop In Highway Deaths Makes MoDOT’s Year

JEFFERSON CITY - Looking back on 2008, Missouri Department of Transportation Director Pete Rahn said none of the agency’s accomplishments tops the drop in highway deaths the state has experienced.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety announced in January that Missouri had reached its goal of 1,000 or fewer deaths one year early.  Not since 1993 has the state had fewer than 1,000 fatalities.

“Over the…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-29-2008

Understanding Nature Key Part of Solving Stream Erosion Concerns - by Sean Hubbard

STILLWATER, Okla. – Without proper care and an understanding of how streams operate under the rules of Mother Nature, a landowner with a stream running through his or her property may have a serious problem without an affordable solution.

Along with water, streams also transport sediment, which can create a problem if the amount of sediment picked up and moved downstream is not the same amount of sediment…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-29-2008

Warm Weather in January, Says MU Climatologist

Look for a welcome warming of winter weather, says Pat Guinan, climatologist with University of Missouri Extension.

“The January outlook calls for above-normal temperatures for much of the United States east of the Rockies, including all of Missouri,” said Guinan, with the MU Commercial Agriculture Program.

The new report from the National Climate Prediction Center is more uncertain on the amount of precipitation for the month.…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-28-2008

Missouri DNR Celebrates Environmental Triumphs in 2008

With citizens preparing to celebrate the new year, Missourians have additional reason to celebrate as they look back on several major environmental accomplishments that will mean a cleaner, healthier 2009.

“This past year has been an outstanding one for Missouri’s environment,” said Doyle Childers, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. “I’m proud of all that our agency, our partners and Missouri’s citizens have accomplished.”

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By Guest Contributor, 12-28-2008

St. Louis Metro Area in Violation of Federal Air Quality Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially notified the state of Missouri today that areas of the St. Louis metropolitan area in Missouri do not meet the Agency’s daily standard for fine particle pollution, also known as fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5.

Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties, along with the city of St. Louis, are included in EPA’s designation for Missouri. For portions of the…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-23-2008

22nd Annual Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tree Fish Habitat Program Gets Underway

Springfield, MO---For the 22nd consecutive year, Bass Pro Shops will be utilizing their employees, property and resources to collect Christmas trees for use by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers as fish habitat.

Christmas trees, with stands and decorations removed, can be taken to the area at the northwest end of the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store parking lot facing Sunshine…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-23-2008

Eagle Days Needing Volunteers

Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
10950 Riverview Drive, St Louis, MO 63137

• Educational eagle program repeated every 20 minutes, 10:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
• Viewing scopes on the Bridge permit close-ups of eagles
• Re-enactors interact with the public…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-22-2008

MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map Gives Latest Road Conditions

Like it or not, winter weather is here. When snow and ice hit, highways and roads can become dangerous.  Fortunately, Missouri drivers can find out what lies on the road ahead with MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map.

Located at http://www.modot.org/, the map gives drivers an up-to-the-minute view of road conditions for major Missouri highways. Conditions for major routes across the state are color-coded to give visitors the information…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-22-2008

Tips for Christmas Treecycling

Some trees are decorated with garland and tinsel, some with homemade ornaments and strings of popcorn; others are elaborately decorated with themes to celebrate the holidays.  No matter how a Christmas tree is decorated, it has to go somewhere after the holidays.  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has a few suggestions to help with Christmas tree disposal.

The national Christmas tree located on the Ellipse in Washington,…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-22-2008

Melissa Etheridge to Address Biodiesel Conference

Her soulful, unmistakable voice has made her one of the greatest
all-time female rock icons. But musician Melissa Etheridge also uses her voice to raise awareness
about biodiesel, a renewable fuel that first inspired her three years ago. The National Biodiesel Board
is pleased to welcome Etheridge to the 2009 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, Feb. 1 – 4 in
San Francisco.…[more]

By Guest Contributor, 12-22-2008
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