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Natural resources: Biologist Bree McMurray examines a red bat at the August 2009 Bat Blitz in Wappapello, Mo.

Bat Blitz nets more than 600

By the end of a three-day Bat Blitz in southeast Missouri, participants had recorded data on 623 bats, including representatives of several endangered, vulnerable or seldom-seen species. Watch the video.

Protecting water quality on the farm

Use of fertilizers and manures on agricultural land, golf courses and lawns increases the amount of nutrients reaching lakes and streams. A nutrient management plan will help you protect water quality on the farm.

Becoming woodland stewards

Missouri landowners need to understand basic ecological and wildlife management principles and practices to communicate effectively with professional resource managers. The Missouri Woodland Steward program reaches landowners statewide who represent about 17,000 acres of forested land.

Energy programs

MU Extension programs on energy conservation and energy alternatives are available for your home, business, industry, farm and community.

News

October average rainfall tops 10 inches, a near record
Monday, November 2, 2009
COLUMBIA, Mo. – With statewide rainfall averaging more than 10 inches, Missouri weather records show October was the wettest in 68 years and second wettest in history.
Bradford Research and Extension Center celebrates 50th anniversary, opens new conference facility
Friday, October 9, 2009
COLUMBIA, Mo. –University of Missouri’s Bradford Research and Extension Center celebrated its 50th anniversary by dedicating a new technology transfer center to provide expanded space for specialized field days, workshops, clinics and meetings of civic organizations.
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Despite depressed market, landowners have opportunities to sell their timber
Thursday, October 8, 2009
COOK STATION, Mo. – If the trees on your forest property are too small to attract bids from sawmills, you may still find markets for your timber if you’re willing to do the harvesting yourself, said a research specialist for the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry.
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Missouri confirms red imported fire ant mounds in Bootheel
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri has its first confirmed report of red imported fire ants, and residents of Missouri’s Bootheel should be on the lookout for fire-ant mounds on their property, said Richard Houseman, University of Missouri entomology professor and state extension entomologist.
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Use gallons per mile to measure fuel efficiency
Thursday, October 1, 2009
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you’re in the market for a new car, looking at miles per gallon may not be the best way to compare fuel efficiency, said a University of Missouri Extension financial planning specialist.
Missouri wind speeds for energy production lower than predicted
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
COLUMBIA, Mo. –Average wind speeds in Missouri are lower than reported on a state-produced wind map, said a University of Missouri atmospheric scientist. This finding may affect utilities and private investors planning to build wind turbines to provide clean, renewable energy.
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Web Sites

The following are general-interest natural resources Web sites from the University of Missouri. Browse the menu on the left for sites on more specific natural resources topics.