Environment

The Missouri Department of Conservation conducts mandatory sampling for chronic wasting disease during deer season.

Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create needed habitat for insects.

Learn more about MDC's upcoming mentored hunt for beginner deer hunters on this week on Discover Nature.

Crop insurance provides some coverage for some farmers, but can often be an obstacle to sustainability.

Hunters taking part in opening weekend next month will need to test deer from more counties.

Learn more about MDC's Share the Harvest (STH) program on this week's Discover Nature.

Learn more about how to be safe while hunting this fall on this week's Discover Nature.

The city of Columbia’s recycling facility was destroyed by a tornado. This presents a unique opportunity for the city to reinvent its recycling program.

Learn more about MDC's upcoming community open houses on this week's Discover Nature.

Learn more about the upcoming Adventure Day at Runge Conservation Nature Center on this week's Discover Nature.