Cleaning up a mercury spill
At one time mercury was common in nearly every American household as a key component in such common household items as thermometers, thermostats and blood-pressure cuffs. As we have become more aware...
View ArticleDepartment emergency responder investigates apparent petroleum sheen on...
A department Environmental Emergency Responder investigated the discovery of an apparent petroleum sheen on a Mountain Grove creek that drains into Whetstone Creek in Wright County on January 26....
View ArticleIt’s Mercury Roundup Time!
The department is launching a month-long effort to rid homes of mercury, with nearly 50 mercury drop-off locations throughout the state. Working with fire departments and county health offices...
View ArticleDepartment responder screens home for vapors following mercury release
The Department of Natural Resources Wednesday dispatched an environmental emergency responder to screen a Lamar home for mercury vapors and assess any additional clean up needs following a release...
View ArticleEmergency response following severe weather
Environmental Emergency Responders are currently gathering information and prioritizing where assistance is needed most following severe weather that swept through multiple counties in Missouri on Feb....
View ArticleDon’t Kick the Bucket!
On March 5, the department’s 24-hour Environmental Emergency Response Hotline received a call from the Missouri Department of Transportation regarding an abandoned five-gallon bucket on East bound I-70...
View ArticleFree pesticide collection program for Neosho area residents
If you have gotten rid of pests but are plagued by left-over pesticides, this collection program may help what’s bugging you. The department is providing Missouri residents with a convenient, free...
View ArticlePool Chemical Safety
Summertime is a great time for splashing around in the swimming pool, especially on these warm summer days. Unfortunately in the last month there have been several explosions in Missouri homes caused...
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Department emergency staff respond to 13-car train derailment
Department’s Environmental Emergency Response staff were dispatched to the scene of a 13-car train derailment near Mosby, Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 27. Union Pacific Railroad contacted the 24-Hour...
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March 4-8 is Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week
In Missouri spring means barbecues, dogwoods and fishing expeditions. Unfortunately, it can also mean hail, lightning, strong winds and even floods. If your home, business or community is affected by...
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