The Missouri Field Office manages two very large mining sites, the Southeast Missouri Lead Mining District and Tri-State Mining District, that encompass multiple Superfund sites, thousands of acres of impacted land, and hundreds of miles of contaminated streams. The two mining districts make up the number one historic lead and zinc production areas in the nation, respectively. Managing these cases requires extensive coordination and collaboration with state partners, Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor, U.S. EPA and the Department of Justice.
Recent (2021) Events
Comment period for Shoal Creek Restoration Plan
The Trustees for the State of Missouri propose to use restoration funds to create a program for landowner costshare practices that would help the water quality of Shoal Creek. Such practices would include fencing out livestock and providing alternate water sources, planting of native vegetation along streambanks, and streambank stabilization. This plan would also fund a proposal to buy and restore a 34ac parcel, and potentially other parcels located along Shoal Creek, from willing landowners. The trustees also plan to fund a water quality monitoring program using caged mussels. The comment period ends on Sept. 24th, 2021. Send comments to scott_hamilton@fws.gov .
Past Events
Comment period for Lime Kiln dam project restoration plan
The Trustees for the State of Missouri propose to use restoration funds to install a rock ramp immediately downstream of the existing Lime Kiln dam in Neosho, MO. The ramp will create a gently-sloped riffle for water to flow over, replacing the falls that create a barrier for fish and a hazard for boaters. The comment period ends on Sept. 28th, 2020. Send comments to scott_hamilton@fws.gov
Shoal Creek Restoration Request for Proposals
The Trustees for the State of Missouri are interested in restoring the aquatic ecosystem of Shoal Creek, in southwest Missouri, which has been injured as a result of historic lead and zinc mining. The Trustees are soliciting proposals that can improve wildlife habitat and/or water quality within the Shoal Creek watershed. This document provides specific details and instructions for applying. Applications are due September 18th, 2020.
Joplin Parks Project Proposal
The Trustees for the State of Missouri will use restoration funds to convert mowed fescue parkland into native prairie habitat within several Joplin parks. A public meeting was held at Joplin City Hall on July 1st, and the City Council unanimously voted to implement the project with the Trustees. Please click here for the plan.
