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Knowledge Builder

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What is the number of state parks and historic
sites DNR is responsible for?
There are 85 state parks and historic sites in
which DNR is responsible for. http//www.mostatep
arks.com
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How many regional and satellite offices are there
now?
There are 22 statewide offices across the state.
Five regional offices and 17 satellite offices.
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/regions/regions.htm
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What is the largest state park or historic site
in Missouri?
Enjoy the solitude of an underdeveloped cove,
hidden along the shorelines of one of Missouris
largest lakes, Lake of the Ozarks. The 17,626
acre lake offers a variety of recreational
activities on or off the water! http//www.mostate
parks.com/lakeozark/geninfo.htm
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Approximately how many subscribers are there to
our department magazine, Missouri Resources?
There are approximately 68,715 subscribers to our
magazine. You can also read and review current
and previous issues online at http//www.dnr.mo.go
v/magazine/index.html
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What is ELVS?....No, its not Santas little
helpersor the rock singer!
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, in
partnership with End of Life Vehicle Solutions
(ELVS), a not-for-profit organization, is
encouraging salvage yards to remove mercury
switches from scrap vehicles before recycling
them. The department is taking a multi-faceted
approach and looking for ways to reduce mercury
contamination in Missouri such as asking vehicle
recyclers and dismantlers for their help.
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/index.html
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How many air monitors are located in the state?
There are 123 samplers, not including
meteorological monitors, being operated by the
Environmental Services Program and locals. An
additional 26 combination wind speed and
direction samplers are being operated, and
outdoor temperature is monitored at nine sites.
In addition to monitors we also have three
separate Air Pollution Cameras in St. Louis,
Kansas City and Mingo Wildlife Refuge.
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/esp/aqm/esp-aqm.htm
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How does the Lewis and Clark State Office
Building reuse water?
A below-ground gray water cistern using a sand
and UV filtering system collects rainwater from
the roof to flush toilets. Waterless urinals
eliminate the need for additional water.
Landscaping includes native indigenous plants,
grasses, shrubs and trees that require no
additional water other than normal Missouri
rainfall levels. A system of drain tiles, bio
swales and detention ponds hold rainwater to
eliminate storm water runoff damage.http//www.dn
r.mo.gov/greenbldg/index.html
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How many reported environmental emergency
response incidents have been reported through the
24-hour spill line in the year 2007?
There were 2,179 reported incidents during 2007.
Of that total, 317 incidents were in need of DNR
Emergency Responder. Many of them during night
time hours. There were 671 reported as Meth
related incidents. DNR provides assistance to
law enforcement for hazardous material disposal
accumulated by Meth labs.http//www.dnr.mo.gov/en
v/esp/meerts.htm
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How many gallons of water were released from the
December 14, 2005, breach of the Taum Sauk
Reservoir in Reynolds County?
There were 1.3 billion gallons of water released
during the breech.http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/taums
auk/index.html
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Which state park or historic site is the most
visited?
The most visited state park is Table Rock State
Park with 1,193,279 visitors during 2006.
http//www.mostateparks.com/tablerock.htm
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Which department program will celebrate its 40th
anniversary in 2008?
The State Historic Preservation Program In
1966, Congress declared that the preservation of
this irreplaceable heritage is in the public
interest so that its vital legacy of cultural,
educational, aesthetic, inspirational, economic,
and energy benefits will be maintained and
enriched for future generations of Americans!
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/shpo/index.html
Historic Postcard of Strand Hotel in Chillicothe
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During Ozone season, how often does the
department report on Ozone levels?
April 1st through October 31st, the Department of
Natural Resources monitors and reports Ozone
levels every hour seven days a week. Missouri
air quality monitoring data is available on our
Web site at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/esp/aqm/psiguide.h
tm
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How can people report environmental concerns on
the Web?
The department provides a way to report suspected
environmental concerns through an online report
form. The form is located at http//www.dnr.mo.go
v/concern.htm
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What is Earth Day?
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
hosts the Missouri Earth Day celebration each
year at the Capitol in Jefferson City. Thousands
of people attend to learn about the departments
various activities, view displays, play
environmental games and receive information. For
more information visit us on the Web at
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/earthday/index.html
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How does the Lewis and Clark building reduce the
need for heating and cooling?
External above-window pre-cast concrete light
shelves allow penetration of sunlight during the
winter months and help heat the building. They
also shade floors below during the summer months
to eliminate both heat gain and uncomfortable
working conditions. On the south side of the
building there are sun shades to minimize direct
sunlight. Read more about the green building at
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/greenbldg/index.html
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What percentage of Missouris public water
supplies depends on groundwater for their
drinking water?
Approximately 94 percent, this equals
approximately 2.2 million Missourians. Read more
at http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/dw-index.htm
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Does the department deal with shipwrecks?
Shipwrecks, unmarked human burials and other
archaeological sites all fall under the
jurisdiction of the State Historic Preservation
Office. An important part of Missouris historic
preservation effort is the recordation of
archaeological sites. Those wishing to document
and report archaeological sites for inclusion in
the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office
Site Files are encouraged to download and use the
SHPOs archaeological site form available on line
at http//www.dnr.mo.gov/forms/780-1927.htm
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How many soil and water conservation districts
are there in the state?
There are 114 soil and water conservation
districts, one for each county. View their new
Web site at http//www.swcd.mo.gov
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What percentage of Missouri electricity comes
from coal?
Approximately 86 of Missouris electricity is
generated from coal, followed by nuclear at 9
and natural gas at 3. The remaining is
generated from renewable energy (primarily
hydropower), waste and petroleum.
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/index.html
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What do the symbols in the DNR logo mean?
The yellow quadrant features a bird passing in
front of the sun, symbolizing the protection of
our clean air for the survival of all, and the
protection and use of renewable energy sources,
such as the sun and wind.
The blue quadrant contains a graphic comprising
three horizontal, wavy lines. Each stands for,
respectively, water quality, water protection and
abundant water resources.
The brown quadrant represents the soils and
geology of the state, upon which the industry and
commerce of Missouri depend. A microscope
symbolizes the technical aspect of this
responsibility. Testing, surveying, studying,
sampling and monitoring depend on the best in
technology, and best engineers and scientists to
apply it.
The green quadrant depicts a leaf, symbolic of
our state parks, as well as our efforts to ensure
a healthy, growing environment in Missouri for
the natural, historic and agricultural interests
of the state and its citizens.
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How much gasoline is purchased each day in
Missouri?
8.5 million gallons per day 259 million gallons
per month 3.1 billion gallons per year
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/savegreen.htm
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How quickly is demand for electricity growing?
Electricity load growth is approximately 1.5 2
per year in Missouri depending on the region of
the state. http//www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/statslinks
.htm
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How many tests are performed by the departments
environmental lab each year?
More than 125,000 total analyses are performed
each year in the environmental laboratory on air,
water and soil samples. This includes 100,000
analyses on drinking water from public water
supplies across the state. http//www.dnr.mo.gov/e
nv/esp/index.html
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The United States is the largest crude oil
consuming nation in the World. What country
supplies the most crude oil to the United States?
Canada supplies the most crude oil to the United
States. For more information on saving gas,
carpooling or alternative fuels visit
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/transportation/transportatio
n.htm
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Who establishes policies for dealing with air
pollution?
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Air
Pollution Control Program carries out policies
established by the Air Conservation Commission.
The commission develops strategies for bringing
pollutants down to safe levels in areas with
excessive pollutants. For more information visit
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp/index.html
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Why are there regional offices?
Regional offices house staff that conduct field
inspections complaint investigations, tank
monitoring and technical assistance on
environmental emergencies. Each regional office
provides surveillance, technical assistance the
department in enforcement. The Missouri
Department of Natural Resources has five regional
offices to deal with local environmental matters
located in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield,
Poplar Bluff and Macon. For more visit
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/services/index.html
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Does the department use hidden cameras to catch
polluters?
The department uses surveillance cameras at
dumpsites across Missouri to combat illegal
dumping. The goal is to educate people and
provide alternative options, such as obtaining
commercial trash service or using a permitted
landfill, transfer station or recycling facility
for environmentally sound disposal. For more on
this subject visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/videos/in
dex.htmlenforcement
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What do the production of toothpaste and Missouri
have in common?
Limestone, which is one component of toothpaste
others include phosphate, gypsum, selenite and
dolomite. Now, doesnt that give you a different
perspective about brushing and having healthy,
rock-hard teeth? Limestone is almost entirely of
the remains of various fossils, by far the most
important of which are crinoids. The production
of limestone contributes about one billion
dollars annually, to Missouris economy. For
more information visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/geolo
gy/geosrv/index.html
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Where did the Lewis and Clark State Office
Buildings water tower go?
A decision was made to salvage the tower and tank
by surplusing them to State Surplus Property and
hopefully finding a community that needed them.
The city of Branson West contacted the state and
said both would fit well within their community
master plan. In November 2005, contractors for
the City of Branson West began dismantling the
tower and tank and by the end of spring in 2006
it was assembled for reuse off State Highway 265.
For more about this and other green features of
the Lewis and Clark State Office building visit
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/greenbldg/index.html
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Where can I register to look for a match to
others interested in carpooling?
The Mid-Missouri Rideshare Program which is
administered by the departments Energy Center
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/transportation/ride.h
tm
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The top photo was taken May 2, 2006 about four
miles northwest of Branson. What significance
does the location hold, especially for geologists
with DGLS?
This shark fin spine (bottom photo), from a
primitive shark named Ctenacanthus, was found by
DGLS geologists, Joe Gillman and Pat Mulvany when
they and fellow geologists were doing research at
the rock unit known as the Bachelor Formation.
Deposited in a shallow, near shore marine
environment during the early Carboniferous time,
about 350 million years ago, the spine was
recovered by sawing out a slab of the formation
from the rock unit. The shark fin spine is
prominently displayed in the Ed Clark Museum of
Missouri Geology located at DGLS in Rolla.
Pictured in top photo are Hairl Dayton and Mark
Middendorf. For more information about the museum
visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/edclarkmuseum.
htm
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What topics are covered in our environmental
videos that are available from the department?
The department produced several environmental
videos about composting, recycling, groundwater
and keeping water clean. The videos are
available at www.dnr.mo.gov/videos. The videos
are also available on VHS tape or DVD for school
classes
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How many solid waste districts are there in the
state of Missouri?
There are 20 solid waste districts in the state
of Missouri. Solid waste Management Districts,
of SWMDs, were formed to encourage regional, city
and county cooperation in proper solid waste
management. Districts develop programs to
encourage waste reduction, recycling, and proper
disposal methods. To find out more about these
activities in your area, contact the planner of
your local solid waste management district or
visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/index.html
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How many mines in Missouri produce products?
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What is the scrap tire fee?
In 1990 illegal tire piles in Missouri had become
so widespread that the State Legislature passed
Senate Bill 530. This legislation allowed scrap
tires to be regulated as a significant part of
the waste generated in this state and established
the scrap tire fee. All scrap tire activities
are done with revenue received from the 50-cent
fee on purchases of new tires. This fee was
extended once in 1999 and expired in January
2004. It was reinstated by Senate Bill 225
during the 2005 legislature. By 1995, Senate
Bills 60 and 112 were enacted by Missouri
Legislature to make several adjustments to the
departments scrap tire efforts. The fifty-cent
fee was re-distributed 65 for tire site clean
ups 25 for administration, 5 to educational
programs and curriculum on solid waste management
and 5 for grants. The fee will expire on
January 1, 2010, unless extended by the
legislature. For more information on the scrap
tire fee visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/tire
s/tirelist.htm
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How many active underground storage tanks, or
USTs are there in the State of Missouri?
As of July 31, 2008 there were 9,872 active USTs
in the state of Missouri. An underground storage
tank is a tank and any underground piping
connected to the tank that has at least ten
percent of its combined volume underground. For
more information on USTs, contact the Hazardous
Waste Program, Tanks Section at 573-751-6822, or
visit us at http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/hwp/tanks/ta
nks.htm
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How much water do the waterless urinals in the
Lewis and Clark State Office Building save each
year?
Depending on use, the manufacturer the
Waterless Co. - states that each waterless urinal
in the LCSOB can save up to 45,000 gallons of
water per year. For more information visit
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/greenbldg/index.html
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How much fuel mileage can I lose if my vehicles
tires arent properly inflated?
Every pound of pressure under the recommended
pounds per square inch can cause a 2 percent loss
in fuel economy. For more ways to save fuel
visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/savegreen.htm
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What does CCC stand for? And how many state parks
did they build?
Civilian Conservation Corp, were responsible for
the development of 800 State Parks throughout the
country during the depression era. Another
important fact is the work of the CCC can still
be seen today at 15 Missouri state parks and
historic sites. For more information visit us
online at http//www.mostateparks.com/history.htm
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How much of Lewis and Clark State Office
Buildings construction and demolition waste was
diverted from local landfills?

• Concrete as fill 634 cubic yards
• Ferrous metal 124.5 cubic yards
• Non-ferrous metal (aluminum cans) 11 cubic
  yards
• Copper wire 1,000 pounds
• Wood 611 cubic yards
• Debris as fill 576 cubic yards
• Red clay brick 105 cubic yards
• Bond paper 500 pounds
• Cardboard 45 cubic yards
• Plastic 6 cubic yards
• http//www.dnr.mo.gov/greenbldg/index.html

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When did the department initiate the process of
biological criteria development?
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
initiated the process of biological criteria
development in 1992. Biological criteria
development consisted of delineating aquatic
eco-regions of Missouri, designating reference
streams, surveying the habitat and
macroinvertebrate communities, selecting and
calibrating biological metrics, developing a
framework for numeric biological criteria, and
establishing numeric criteria for wadeable,
perennial streams of Missouri For more
information visit us online at http//www.dnr.mo.g
ov/env/esp/biologicalassessments.htm
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Is there a central area to find department
information about natural disasters?
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
provides information and fact sheets designed to
help in cleaning up homes and communities that
have been affected by severe weather, floods and
other natural disasters. More information is
available at http//www.dnr.mo.gov/disaster.htm
Winter Storm
Earthquake
Severe Weather
Flooding
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What Missouri government building was the first
to be awarded a Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Platinum certification?
The Lewis and Clark State Office Building, home
to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources,
was the first ever state government office
building to be awarded a Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum
certification, the highest rating available by
the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for
energy efficiency and environmental awareness.
At the time of the award, it was one of only 16
awards in the nation for any green building
projects. For more information about the Lewis
and Clark State Office Building visit
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/greenbldg/index.html
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What is official state soil?
Menfro soils is the official state soil. It is
used for corn, soybeans, small grain and forage
crops and for specialty crops like tobacco,
grapes, vegetables and fruits. These soils are
desirable building sites. Most of the steeper
areas support deciduous hardwood timber. These
soils occur on about 780,000 Missouri acres. For
more information on soil conservation visit
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swcp/index.html
The first State Capitol building in St. Charles,
the present State Capitol building, and the
Governors mansion were constructed on Menfro
soils. The home of Daniel Boone and the first
settlement west of the Mississippi River are in
areas of Menfro soils. Hannibal, the home of Mark
Twain, and Hermann, an historic German community,
also are on Menfro soils.
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What Missouri State Parks were selected for
development by the New Deal, National Industrial
Recovery Act that Franklin D. Roosevelt
instituted in 1932?
Knob Noster
Lake of the Ozarks
Cuivre River
Lake of the Ozarks, Cuivre River and Knob Knoster
State Park http//www.mostateparks.com
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What items are banned from Missouri Landfills?
Major appliances, whole tires, oil and lead-acid
batteries are banned from Missouri landfills.
Proper disposal options for these items can be
found at http//www.dnr.mo.gov/pubs/pub186.pdf
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What is the primary insulation material in the
Lewis and Clark State Office Building made of?
Blue jeans, sort of. Ultra touch natural blue
denim cotton fiber insulation by Bonded Logic,
Inc. was used as the primary insulation in the
building. The product is a class A building
material made of post-industrial denim and cotton
fibers that are primarily sourced from denim
manufacturing facilities. It contains over 85
recycled natural denim and cotton that are 100
recyclable. The insulation contains no
fiberglass or other airborne particulates and
does not itch or cause skin irritation. Each
fiber is individually treated with an EPA
registered anti-microbial fungal inhibitor agent
that protects it from mold, mildew, fungi and
pests as well as being boron-(non-metallic
element) based fire-retardant treated. For more
details visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/greenbldg/inde
x.html
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If a compact fluorescent light bulb breaks,
should you vacuum the glass shards?
NO. Compact fluorescent light bulbs can contain a
small amount of mercury, and vacuuming can spread
mercury vapor. It is recommended to wear gloves
and use a piece of tape to pick up glass shards.
If vacuuming is necessary, wait a day so mercury
vapors can escape. Additional information
related to the proper way to dispose of
fluorescent bulbs can be found at
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/hwp/enf/florbulbs.htm
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What percentage of waste was diverted from
Missouri landfills in 2007?

• An estimated 46 percent of Missouris trash was
  kept out of landfills in 2007. If you would like
  to reduce the amount of waste you generate, here
  are a few steps to follow
• Avoid purchasing over packaged products
• Buy concentrated products
• Reuse cardboard boxes, plastic bags and paper
  sacks
• Invest in durable, quality products rather than
  disposable ones
• Remove your name from the mailing lists of
  materials you no longer wish to receive
• Avoid online purchases that can be purchased
  locally
• Buy reusable containers while avoiding
  containers that can only be thrown away
• Use sealable storage containers rather than
  plastic bags
• For more ways to reduce, reuse and recycle visit
  http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/index.html

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A study of just 50 Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup
projects in Missouri has shown how many new jobs
created as a result of the redevelopments?
A total of 11,053 new jobs. The
Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup projects have been
outlined in the programs publication Hidden
Treasures. While this study looked at only 50
sites, cleanups have been completed at over 400
sites. More information on the
Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup program can be
found at http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/hwp/bvcp/hwpvcp
.htm
Before and After
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How many computers are estimated to become
outdated in the next five years?
Over 250 million! E-cycle Missouri was created
to help provide Missourians the resources to know
how and where they can recycle their outdated
computers and other electronics. More
information is available at http//www.dnr.mo.gov/
env/hwp/enf/electronics.htm
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How many sites in Missouri were included in the
2007 Missouri Registry Annual Report, Registry of
Confirmed Abandoned or Uncontrolled Hazardous
Waste Disposal sites in Missouri?
A total of 69 sites across Missouri were on the
list. Among other reasons, one purpose of the
Registry is to protect potential buyers from
unknowingly purchasing a contaminated property.
The complete 2007 Missouri Registry Annual Report
can be found at http//www.dnr.mo.gov/pubs/pub337
.pdf
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What percentage of calls received by the
Environmental Emergency Response Section were
related to hazardous chemicals seized at
clandestine drug labs?
A whopping 31.4 percent. Next on the list was
petroleum products, which followed at 29.7
percent. More information on the Environmental
Emergency Response section can be found at
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/esp/esp-eer.htm
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Missouri loses how many million tons of soil each
year?
200 million tons which is enough top soil to bury
all four lanes of I-70 from St. Louis to Kansas
City 70 feet deep. For more on soil conservation
visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swcp/index.html
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How many petroleum refineries operate in the
state of Missouri?
NONE! Amazingly there are no operating petroleum
refineries in Missouri at this time. There are
bio-fuel production plants in operation in
Missouri. For more information logon to
http//www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/geosrv/ogc/oil.htm
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What is Missouris estimated daily solid waste
generation per capita?
The answer from a 2006 report is 7 pounds! The
total of all waste disposed of into landfills in
2006 was 4,500,160 tons. To learn more about how
we all can help reduce, reuse and recycle our
solid waste visit http//www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/r
rr/rrr.htm