Agriculture and Environment Topics
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Taum Sauk Reservoir Collapse
More than 1 billion gallons of water were released after the Taum Sauk reservoir collapsed in December 2005, carving a path down Proffit Mountain carrying away trees and topsoil and exposed the bedrock. Learn more about the disaster, lawsuit and settlement here.
Pictured at left is an aerial view of the Taum Sauk reservoir showing the dam breach in the top right corner of the reservoir and the damage to the surrounding area.
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Missouri River
The Attorney General's Office has the responsibility of protecting Missouri's rights in court with respect to the federal government and other state government's manipulation of Missouri River water levels. Learn more by clicking here.
Pictured at left, is the Missouri River near Jefferson City.
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Environmental Protection
The Agriculture and Environment Division aggressively protects Missouri's natural resources. Attorneys take legal action to stop pollution of the state's air, water and soil through injunctions, fines, penalties and in the most serious cases, incarceration. Learn more...
Pictured at left, is an illegal tire dump.
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