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2009 News Releases

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2010/03/19

Clogged sewer line at Lewis County school results in wastewater overflow into pond

 nr10-135.htm Water
2010/03/19

Clogged sewer line in Columbia results in wastewater overflow to Grindstone Creek tributary

 nr10-134.htm Water
2010/03/19 Media Advisory: DNR and city of Cape Girardeau host ceremony for drinking water improvements nr10-133.htm Water
2010/03/19 Energize Missouri Agriculture Grants Attract Missouri Farmers nr10-132.htm Energy
2010/03/19 DNR, DED present Monroe County Public Water Supply District #2 with $2.9 million for drinking water improvements nr10-131.htm Water
2010/03/18 Broken sewer main results in overflow into Jackson creek nr10-130.htm Water
2010/03/18

Ceremony will recognize ‘Heart’ felt volunteer effort at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

nr10-129.htm State Parks
2010/03/18 Broken sewer main results in overflow into Independence creek nr10-128.htm Water
2010/03/18 Department of Natural Resources investigating Callaway County sewage release nr10-127.htm Water
2010/03/17 Living history event planned April 10 at Fort Davidson State Historic Site nr10-126.htm State Parks
2010/03/17 Bring your ideas to the open house at Fort Davidson State Historic Site on April 11 nr10-125.htm State Parks
2010/03/17 Folk artists featured Tuesdays in April at State Capitol nr10-124.htm State Parks
2010/03/17 Department of Natural Resources refers 11 businesses to attorney general for failure to pay hazardous waste fees nr10-123.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/03/16 Mechanical problems result in Lincoln County sewage overflow nr10-122.htm Water
2010/03/16 Sewage overflow in Rockaway Beach reaches Lake Taneycomo nr10-121.htm Water
2010/03/16 Construction mishap results in sewage bypass in Thayer nr10-120.htm Water
2010/03/15 Rising waters could lead to bacteria risk nr10-119.htm Water
2010/03/15

Applications for annual Katy Trail Ride now available; sign up to ride or volunteer

 nr10-118.htm State Parks
2010/03/12

Media Advisory: DNR, DED and Monroe County Public Water Supply District #2 host groundbreaking ceremony for new 100,000 gallon drinking water storage tank

 nr10-117.htm Water
2010/03/11 Pipe break results in release of treated effluent at Cuivre River State Park nr10-116.htm Water
2010/03/11 Blockage results in sewage overflow in Hannibal nr10-115.htm Water
2010/03/10 Department responds to Mississippi County oil spill nr10-114.htm Emergency Response
2010/03/10 Department responds to dairy release in Cedar County nr10-113.htm Emergency Response
2010/03/09

Active Earth Kiosk makes debut in Rolla

 nr10-112.htm Geology
2010/03/09 Butler County tire hauler referred to attorney general for enforcement action for solid waste violations nr10-111.htm Solid Waste
2010/03/09 Gov. Nixon announces that St. Charles will receive a federal grant for historic preservation project nr10-110.htm State Parks
2010/03/09 Arrow Rock will receive a federal grant for historic preservation project nr10-109.htm State Parks
2010/03/08 Public invited to comment on revised plan to protect Hinkson Creek in Boone County nr10-108.htm Water
2010/03/08 Funding opportunities available for owners and operators of diesel vehicles and equipment nr10-107.htm Air
2010/03/08

Reservations open for upgraded campsites at Table Rock State Park

 nr10-106.htm State Parks
2010/03/08 Usona Metal Finishings and Powder Coating referred to attorney general for enforcement action for hazardous waste violations nr10-105.htm
Hazardous Waste
2010/03/05 Electrical failure results in 1.2 million gallons of sewage overflows in Fulton

nr10-104.htm

 Water
2010/03/05 Grease clog in sewer line results in Creve Coeur wastewater release nr10-103.htm Water
2010/03/05 Behind the scenes tour offered at Onondaga Cave State Park March 27 nr10-102.htm State Parks
2010/03/05 Learn about migratory birds March 27 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park nr10-101.htm State Parks
2010/03/05 Experience "Civil War in the Ash Grove" on March 20 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site nr10-100.htm State Parks
2010/03/05 Department of Natural Resources refers clean water case against Benton County mobile home park to attorney general nr10-099.htm Water
2010/03/05 Department of Natural Resources refers eight dry cleaners to attorney general for hazardous waste violations nr10-098.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/03/04 Accident leads to fuel release in Audrain County waterway nr10-097.htm Emergency Response
2010/03/04 Public invited to comment on plan to protect Marmaton River, Little Drywood Creek in Vernon County nr10-096.htm Water
2010/03/04 Department of Natural Resources to host series of volunteer water quality monitoring workshops nr10-095.htm Water
2010/03/04 Department of Natural Resources refers Benton County campground to attorney general for enforcement action in drinking water case nr10-094.htm Water
2010/03/04 Department of Natural Resources refers Benton County campground to attorney general for enforcement action in drinking water case nr10-093.htm Water
2010/03/03 Department of Natural Resources refers clean water case against lake vacation community to attorney general nr10-092.htm Water
2010/03/03 Applications will be accepted for federal Recreational Trails Grant Program nr10-091.htm State Parks
2010/03/03 Department of Natural Resources to survey Missourians' impressions of wetlands nr10-090.htm Water
2010/03/03 Department of Natural Resources directs cleanup following release of 700-800 gallons of diesel fuel in Randolph County nr10-089.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/03/03 Sewer line blockage results in Kansas City wastewater release nr10-088.htm Water
2010/03/02 3.7 magnitude earthquake in the Bootheel nr10-087.htm Geology
2010/02/26 Central Missouri landfill notifies neighbors of methane issues nr10-086.htm Solid Waste
2010/02/26 Department of Natural Resources announces support of the Howard County Regional Water Commission nr10-085.htm Water
2010/02/26 Missouri State Museum will close March 6-7 nr10-084.htm State Parks
2010/02/25 DNR recognizes OCSS and Willard School District for Recovery Act project that will help reduce diesel emissions, improve air quality nr10-083.htm Air
2010/02/23

Department of Natural Resources investigates a second mercury spill at Lebanon High School

 nr10-082.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/02/23 Department offers funding for Energize Missouri Housing Initiative Proposals nr10-081.htm Energy
2010/02/20 Department of Natural Resources oversees mercury cleanup at Lebanon High School nr10-080.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/02/19 Media Advisory: DNR to recognize projects in Southwest Missouri that will help reduce diesel emissions, improve air quality nr10-079.htm Air
2010/02/19 Painting exhibit opens March 9 at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site nr10-078.htm State Parks
2010/02/19 Amateur photographer tours planned March 20 and April 18 at Onondaga Cave State nr10-077.htm State Parks
2010/02/19 Gov. Nixon announces $18.7 million in Recovery Act funds awarded to 8 communities for waste, drinking water system improvements nr10-076.htm Water
2010/02/17 Hazardous Waste Management Commission cancels Feb. 18 meeting nr10-075.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/02/17 Valley Disposal Landfill notifies neighbors of methane issues nr10-074.htm Solid Waste
2010/02/17 Volunteering opportunity planned March 9 and 18 at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park nr10-073.htm State Parks
2010/02/17 DNR presents Springfield with $16 million in Recovery Act funds for wastewater system improvements nr10-072.htm Water
2010/02/17 Trout season marks the beginning of season for trout parks and surrounding communities nr10-071.htm State Parks
2010/02/17 Gov. Jay Nixon and DNR provided $259 million in Recovery Act and State Revolving Funds for wastewater and drinking improvements, meeting Feb. 17, 2010 deadline nr10-070.htm Water
2010/02/16 Historic Preservation Council to consider nominations for National Register Feb. 19 nr10-069.htm Historic Preservation
2010/02/11 Volunteers needed at Knob Noster State Park nr10-068.htm State Parks
2010/02/11 Slavery and Freedom program will be held Feb. 20 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site nr10-067.htm State Parks
2010/02/10 Department of Natural Resources is investigating two wastewater releases in southwest Missouri nr10-066.htm Water
2010/02/10 Department of Natural Resources releases list of well drilling industry contractors without nr10-065.htm Water
2010/02/09 Clayton will receive Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for park renovations nr10-064.htm State Parks
2010/02/09 Belle will receive Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for park renovations nr10-063.htm State Parks
2010/02/09 Vienna will receive Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for park improvements nr10-062.htm State Parks
2010/02/09 Warsaw will receive Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for park improvements nr10-061.htm State Parks
2010/02/09 Enforcement cases, computer recycling rule on agenda for Hazardous Waste Management Commission meeting nr10-060.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/02/09 Dan Files named February 2010 Employee of the Month by Missouri Department of Natural Resources nr10-059.htm Staff Announcement

2010/02/09

 Birthday open house planned Feb. 14 at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site nr10-058.htm State Parks
2010/02/08 Maryland Heights landfill notifies neighbors of methane issues nr10-057.htm Solid Waste
2010/02/08 Missouri DNR delivers bi-state report on water resources to governor nr10-056.htm Water
2010/02/04 Department of Natural Resources refers 18 businesses to attorney general for failure to pay hazardous waste fees nr10-055.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/02/04 East Missouri Action Agency receives weatherization subgrant nr10-054.htm Energy
2010/02/04 West Central Missouri Community Action Agency receives weatherization subgrant nr10-053.htm Energy
2010/02/04 Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis receives weatherization subgrant nr10-052.htm Energy
2010/02/04 South Central Missouri Community Action Agency receives weatherization subgrant nr10-051.htm Energy
2010/02/04 Community Action Agency of St. Louis County receives weatherization subgrant nr10-050.htm Energy
2010/02/04 Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency receives weatherization subgrant nr10-049.htm Energy
2010/02/04 North East Community Action Corporation receives weatherization subgrant nr10-048.htm Energy
2010/02/03 Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc. receives weatherization subgrant nr10-047.htm Energy
2010/02/03 Kansas City Housing and Community Development Department receives weatherization subgrant nr10-046.htm Energy
2010/02/03 Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corporation receives weatherization subgrant nr10-045.htm Energy
2010/02/03 Green Hills Community Action Agency receives weatherization subgrant nr10-044.htm Energy
2010/02/03 Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation receives weatherization subgrant nr10-043.htm Energy
2010/02/03 Community Services Inc. of Northwest Missouri receives weatherization subgrant nr10-042.htm Energy
2010/02/03 Central Missouri Community Action receives weatherization subgrant nr10-041.htm Energy
2010/02/03 Department issues construction permit to expand a sanitary landfill in Stoddard County nr10-040.htm Solid Waste
2010/02/03 Calling all Missouri fifth-grade students! nr10-039.htm Community Assistance
2010/02/03 Department of Natural Resources refers three businesses to attorney general for enforcement action for underground storage tank violations nr10-038.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/02/02 Department of Natural Resources refers case against East Shores Addition Homeowners Association, Inc. to Attorney General for enforcement action nr10-037.htm Water
2010/02/02 Department of Natural Resources refers Climax Springs homeowners' association to Attorney General for clean water law enforcement action nr10-036.htm Water
2010/02/01 Department of Natural Resources refers southwest Missouri pesticide recycler to Attorney General for hazardous waste violations nr10-035.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/01/29 Missouri Air Conservation Commission refers three cases to attorney general for enforcement action nr10-034.htm Air
2010/01/29 Earthquake Awareness Month celebrated at Onondaga Cave State Park Feb. 20 nr10-033.htm State Parks
2010/01/29 February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri nr10-032.htm Geology
2010/01/25 DNR finds evidence of chromium-6 in water treatment additives in Hannibal nr10-031.htm Water
2010/01/25 Missouri Department of Natural Resources refers clean water case against Camden County homeowners' association to Attorney General nr10-030.htm Water
2010/01/22 DNR visited Springfield homeowner benefitting from Energize Missouri Homes and the Recovery Act Funding nr10-029.htm Energy
2010/01/22 Clogged sewer lines result in pair of Lebanon sewer overflows nr10-028.htm Water
2010/01/21 Department of Natural Resources refers Camden County restaurant, bar to Attorney General for enforcement action in clean water case nr10-027.htm Water
2010/01/21 Department of Natural Resources refers Morgan County homeowners' association's clean water case to attorney general for enforcement action nr10-026.htm Water
2010/01/21 Department of Natural Resources refers Lake Ozark area homeowners' association case to attorney general for enforcement action on clean water violations nr10-025.htm Water
2010/01/20 Electrical failure results in Cooper County wastewater overflow nr10-024.htm Water
2010/01/20 Department of Natural Resources' Energize Missouri Agriculture to offer cost-share grants for agricultural energy efficiency nr10-023.htm Energy
2010/01/20 Media Advisory: Department to recognize OACAC Weatherization Program with visit to Springfield weatherization site nr10-022.htm Energy
2010/01/19 Joe Gillman chosen as lead geologist in multi-state earthquake association nr10-021.htm Geology
2010/01/19 Missouri Clean Water Commission refers two cases to Attorney General for enforcement action nr10-020.htm Water
2010/01/15 Additional test results received from Hannibal's drinking water supply nr10-019.htm Water
2010/01/15 Clogged sewer line results in Boone County wastewater overflow nr10-018.htm Water
2010/01/15 Department of Natural Resources oversees mercury cleanup at West Plains High School nr10-017.htm Emergency Response
2010/01/14 Volunteers sought at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site nr10-016.htm State Parks
2010/01/14 Land donated to Battle of Lexington State Historic Site nr10-015.htm State Parks
2010/01/14 The museum at Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site closes temporarily for repairs nr10-014.htm State Parks
2010/01/13 DNR declares hazardous substance emergency in Hayti Heights nr10-013.htm Hazardous Waste
2010/01/13 New system makes it easier to donate to Missouri state parks nr10-012.htm State Parks
2010/01/12 G.A.A.R., LLC and B & R Capital Resources referred to Attorney General for enforcement action for wastewater violations nr10-011.htm Water
2010/01/12 Valerie Davis named January 2010 Employee of the Month by Missouri Department of Natural Resources nr10-010.htm Staff Announcement
2010/01/12 Missouri Trails Advisory Board will meet Jan. 16 nr10-009.htm State Parks
2010/01/08 Mechanical malfunction results in Lebanon sludge overflow nr10-008.htm Water
2010/01/08 DNR visited St. Louis homeowner benefitting from Energize Missouri Homes and the Recovery Act Funding nr10-007.htm Energy
2010/01/07 Trace levels of hexavalent chromium found in two cities’ drinking water nr10-006.htm Water
2010/01/07 Media Advisory: Director Templeton to recognize Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Weatherization Program with visit to St. Louis weatherization site nr10-005.htm Energy
2010/01/05 Gov. Nixon announced Platte County Public Water Supply District No. 8 receives a $444,470 grant for drinking water system improvements nr10-004.htm Water
2010/01/05 Gov. Nixon announced Clarence Cannon Wholesale Water Commission receives a $500,000 grant for drinking water improvements nr10-003.htm Water
2010/01/04 Bud Simmons Enterprises Inc. referred to the Attorney General for enforcement action for Missouri Clean Water Law violations nr10-002.htm Water
2010/01/04 Hawthorne Trace Homes Association Inc. referred to Attorney General for enforcement action for Missouri Clean Water Law violations nr10-001.htm Water