The Division of Environmental Quality helps Missourians improve the quality of the air, water and soil for sustainable use by business, tourism and agriculture. We work closely with governments, businesses and individuals to protect human health and the environment by preventing pollution and potentially harmful emissions, discharges and waste-disposal practices.

Kyra Moore, Deputy Director Division of Environmental Quality

Kyra Moore, Director of the Division of Environmental Quality

Kyra Moore was named Director of the department's Division of Environmental Quality in November 2021.

Art Gooding, Deputy Director, Division of Environmental Quality

Art Goodin, Deputy Director of the Division of Environmental Quality

Art Goodin was named a Deputy Director of the department's Division of Environmental Quality in January 2022.

Larry Lehman, Deputy Director, Division of Environmental Quality

Larry Lehman, Deputy Director of the Division of Environmental Quality

Larry Lehman was named a Deputy Director of the department's Division of Environmental Quality in November 2023.