Missouri’s air, land and water resources play an important role in our health and are essential to the environmental and economic vitality of our state. The department aspires to help Missouri citizens thrive by balancing a healthy environment with a healthy economy. The department provides a range of services to help Missouri citizens, communities and businesses protect and improve the air, land and water resources that we all share. The department also provides opportunities to learn more about Missouri’s natural and cultural history at our state parks and historic sites.

Our Mission: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources protects our air, land, water, and mineral resources; preserves our unique natural and historic places; and provides recreational and learning opportunities; while promoting the environmentally sound and energy-efficient operations of businesses, communities, agriculture, and industry for the benefit of all Missourians.

The department's values and Strategic Initiative Plan guide the department as it moves. The department accomplishes its mission through its Division of Administrative Support, Division of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Missouri Geological Survey and Missouri State Parks. Learn more about our organization and the services we offer.

Meet the Director and Executive Staff
Learn more about the team leading our critical mission
Contact Us
Need help or want to report an environmental issue?
Building Addresses and Maps
Find an office near you
History
Our history and milestones since the department was created in 1974
Forums and Stakeholder Groups
Connecting the department’s staff and leadership with our customers
Organization Chart
Learn more about the department's division and program organization
Division of Administrative Support
Provides accounting, audit, budget, human resources and general services
Division of Energy
Assists, educates and encourages affordable and efficient use of diverse energy resources
Division of Environmental Quality
Protects and enhances the quality of Missouri’s air, land and water
Missouri Geological Survey
Provides information and encourages beneficial use of Missouri's minerals, soil and water
Missouri State Parks
Manages Missouri state parks and historic sites and provides outdoor recreation programs
Regional Offices
Provides local field inspections, investigations, assistance and emergency response
Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA)
Develops energy alternatives; economic development
Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund (PSTIF)
Administers the fund to insure tank owners and operators
Laws, Rules and Regulations
State and federal rules and regulations; rules in development