The new state forester says dry conditions and too many people burning uncontrolled trash and brush fires in rural areas are some of the biggest threats to the forests in Missouri. But Lisa Allen says her agency is now getting assistance from rural fire departments to put out these fires. Allen says since more than 80 percent of the state’s forests are on private land, the State Conservation Department has to work hard on its relationships with those owners. Allen hopes that being the first woman State Forester is an inspiration to other women looking at the male-dominated forestry career field.
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices - Missourinet
Efforts are underway to shorten the wait times at privately-run license offices in Missouri, which contract with the...
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-department-of-revenue-working-to-shorten-lines-at-license-offices/
Missouri PSC argues optional Time-Of-Use rate plan saves money
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-psc-argues-optional-time-of-use-rate-plan-saves-money/
Drought conditions have worsened over the last week, with the percentage of the state that is Abnormally Dry increasing from 72% to 78% and the percentage in Extreme Drought moving from 5% to almost 9%. Avoid activities that could spark a fire based on local conditions.