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[4] [5] The department only acquires land from willing sellers and compensates local taxing authorities for the loss of property taxes. [5] The department has divided the counties of the state into eight administrative regions for the purpose of managing these lands and providing conservation services to the citizens of the state. [6]
Most areas are owned by the department; some are leased by the department; some areas are managed under contract by the department; and some areas are leased to other entities for management. [1] [2] The department has divided the counties of the state into eight administrative regions for the purpose of managing these lands and providing ...
Map of Missouri conservation areas with the Central region highlighted. This list includes Conservation Areas, Wildlife Areas, and other natural places administered under the central administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation, including those administered under cooperative agreements with local counties and municipalities. [1]
Cooley Lake Conservation Area: This 1,348-acre (5.46 km 2) area includes an ancient oxbow lake (Cooley Lake), which was once the main channel of the Missouri River, and also wetlands, croplands, and a forested bluff. The area also has access to the Missouri River. Facilities/features: Disabled acce : 1,337 acres 541 ha: Clay
This area contains cropland, forest, wetlands, and old fields. There is a visitor center and office along with hiking and biking trails, interpretive sites and a boat ramp to the Missouri River. The unique feature of this area is the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. 4,256 acres 1,722 ha: St. Louis
Agencies that are responsible for state-level regulating, monitoring, managing, and protecting environmental and public health concerns. The exact duties of these agencies can vary widely and some are combined with or are part of a state's fish and wildlife management agency .
Conservation Areas in Missouri are owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Pages in category "Conservation Areas of Missouri" The following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total.
Map of Missouri conservation areas with the Northeast region highlighted. The Northeast administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation encompasses Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Sullivan counties. The regional conservation office is in Kirksville.