Conservation Department

The Missouri Department of Conservation Forestry Ozark Regional Field Fire Office in Rolla, MO is a government agency dedicated to promoting and preserving the natural resources of the Ozark region through various events, workshops, and educational programs. They offer a wide range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including hunting and fishing events, landowner workshops, and virtual events, all aimed at engaging the community and fostering a deeper appreciation for nature.Generated from the website

The Missouri Department of Conservation works to preserve, protect and perpetuate wildlife, birds and fishes for future generations. It enforces hunting and fishing regulations and issues permits. The department offers information regarding forest and fire management, urban and community forestry and forest products. The Missouri Department of Conservation conducts various classes in wildlife education and conservation and outdoor recreation. It offers several employment opportunities to citizens. The department maintains fisheries, forestry, natural history, private land services, and protection and wildlife divisions.

The Division of Geology and Land Survey, governed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, offers investigation and reporting services for various geological resources of the sate. The division annually conducts more than 500 geologic site investigations. It develops maps to identify areas that are susceptible to a variety of geologic hazards, such as earthquakes and landslides. The Division of Geology and Land Survey serves geologists, engineers, planners, real estate developers, legislators and government agencies. The division maintains original the records of several land survey monuments in Missouri. In addition, it provides assistance with the determination of land boundaries. The Division of Geology and Land Survey maintains a library that houses a selection of survey field books and plats.