Volunteers across the region spent Saturday, Aug. 22, giving local rivers and creeks a makeover as part of the 59th annual Operation Clean Str…
Brian Waldrop stares at two abandoned tires stacked along the bank of Plattin Creek. His orange Missouri Department of Conservation T-shirt is…
The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department is installing a gate at the entrance to Rockford Park in House Springs, which has been th…
I love this line from Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. I feel like it strikes close to home.
Following a successful debut in 2023, and popular follow-up seasons for the next two years, the state Department of Conservation is adding a n…
The mill dam on the Big River at Rockford Park in House Springs will be removed within the next three years, thanks to a U.S. Fish and Wildlif…
Area seniors can expect a morning full of helpful resources, fun games, exciting giveaways and live music at the first Leader Farmington Area …
Area firefighters frequently train for emergencies on Jefferson County waterways to keep swimmers, fishers, boaters and everyone else enjoying…
On more than one occasion, I have advocated for state residents to subscribe to the free Missouri Conservationist magazine. Its spectacular ph…
Most anglers are unwilling to divulge information about their favorite fishing holes. Because the spot I’m happy to share is nearly seven mile…