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Change for the Better

We all know that the world went through a lot of changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some changes were big, some were small. Many continue to debate whether those changes were good or bad. One thing I believe we can all agree on though, is that improved medical access is always a good change. That’s

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the salamander mussel as endangered

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the salamander mussel (Simpsonaias ambigua) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and are seeking public comment. The salamander mussel is a species of freshwater mussel currently found in scattered populations across 14 states from New York southwest to Arkansas. We are

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U.S. Department of Energy awards Missouri almost $14 million to strengthen, modernize, critical electric infrastructure

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri has received almost $14 million in funds through the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant program. With these funds, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will support the reliability of power sector infrastructure so communities have access to affordable, reliable and resilient electricity services.   The distribution

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New chairs help visitors with mobility issues navigate trails, beaches

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division  of State Parks recently received new chairs for visitors with mobility challenges. Using the chairs, visitors can now navigate both land and water.   Produced by the Action Trackchair company, track chairs are electric all-terrain wheelchairs that offer guests with mobility challenges the opportunity to partake

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