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Pump station project approved for MDC's Fountain Grove Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Dec 19, 2018
Project will improve water management for wetland habitats
Mallards at Fountain Grove Conservation Area

MDC plans Master Naturalist volunteer training Jan. 8 in St. Joseph

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Dec 17, 2018
Participants will learn how to use science and service to connect people with nature
Two Master Naturalists with Sign

Visitors see eagles and waterfowl at 40th annual Loess Bluffs Eagle Days

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Dec 04, 2018
Wetland conservation featured at Nov. 30-Dec. 2 event near Mound City
Eagle Nest at Loess Bluffs

MDC and partners host 40th annual Loess Bluffs Eagle Days Dec. 1-2 at Mound City

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Nov 19, 2018
Free event highlights eagles and wetland conservation in northwest Missouri
Bald eagle perched in tree

MDC wetland in Holt County named for Lowell Mohler

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Nov 06, 2018

Wetlands at Bob Brown Conservation Area now named for former Missouri conservation commissioner

Lowell Mohler and his wife.

MDC offers winter trout fishing in St. Joseph

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Nov 06, 2018
Krug Park Lagoon and Everyday Pond stocked with rainbow trout
rainbow trout in hand

MDC seeks public input for Fountain Grove Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Nov 01, 2018
Public can comment in November on plans for wetland-oriented area
Waterfowl at Fountain Grove

Lowell Mohler to be honored Nov. 2 at MDC area in Holt County

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Oct 22, 2018

Wetland unit at the Bob Brown Conservation area to be renamed for former Missouri conservation commissioner

Lowell Mohler

MDC offers Halloween fun Oct. 26 in St. Joseph

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Oct 22, 2018

Special event will feature nature program and crafts for kids

spider

MDC hosted 32nd annual Poosey fall driving tour on Oct. 21

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Oct 22, 2018

Autumn colors and hills featured at Poosey Conservation Area in Livingston County

Cars driving on the fall tour at Poosey CA

MDC to host 32nd annual Poosey Conservation Area fall tour on Oct. 21

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Oct 09, 2018

Free event highlights Poosey's scenery, history, and outdoor recreation

People on a tour at Poosey Conservation Area.

MDC seeks public input for Grand Pass Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Oct 01, 2018
Public can comment in October on long-range plans for important wetlands
Mallards take flight from a wetland at Grand Pass Conservation Area

MDC offers free loaner gear for new anglers to try fishing

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Sep 26, 2018
Dulany Memorial Library in Salisbury is newest site to host loaner fishing gear
MDC staff person shows woman and girl how to fish.

MDC to host 50th annual Antler Measurement Day Aug. 25 in St. Joseph

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Aug 09, 2018
Free event helps hunters measure antlers for possible record book status
buck in field

MDC seeks public input on possible regulation change for crappie fishing at Smithville Lake

News from the region: 

Northwest
Kansas City
Bill Graham
Aug 08, 2018
Potential regulation change would improve both fish and fishing
black (top) and white (bottom) crappie

MDC seeks public comment on long-range plans for Nodaway Valley Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Aug 03, 2018
Public can comment in August on management plans for area in northwest Missouri.
Ducks in flight at Nodaway Valley Conservation Area

MDC seeks public input for Bob Brown Conservation Area plan

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Aug 03, 2018
Public can comment during August on management plans for area in Holt County
Ducks in flight at Bob Brown Conservation Area

MDC offers free fishing event July 24 at Fountain Grove Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Jul 16, 2018
Fishing poles, bait, and instructions provided for newcomers to fishing.
boy holding bass

MDC offers free fishing event May 22 at Sterling Price Community Lake near Salisbury

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
May 15, 2018

Event is a good chance for youngsters and newcomers to learn how to fish

man baiting hook for boy on side of creek

MDC to host free youth outdoor skills event May 19 at Sumner

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
May 14, 2018

Experts will help participants try target shooting with archery, sling shot, .22 rifle, and shotgun

instructor showing kid how to shoot a bow

MDC offers free Loess Hills Timber and Prairie Field Day May 12 in Holt County

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Apr 24, 2018

Landowners can get guidance on healthy forest and grassland management in loess hills

MDC staff looking at flowers in a field.

MDC and St. Joseph will offer fishing and conservation summer fun at Krug Park

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Apr 02, 2018

Watch for free fishing and nature programs from May-September

MDC staff helping a girl with a fishing.

MDC seeks public input on plan for Helen K. Wiese Conservation Area in Chariton County

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Apr 02, 2018

Public can comment on plans for the area during April

wild turkeys

Stephen Short is new MDC Resource Forester in Branson

News from the region: 

Northwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 05, 2018

Alabama native had previous forestry stints with Arkansas and MDC.

Stephen Short

MDC offers free Deer Spectacular March 24 at Jamesport

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Mar 05, 2018

Antler measuring will be followed by white-tailed deer management workshop

buck in tall grass in fall

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