Conservation

Cuts proposed in the next federal budget could impact a nationwide river program active across Missouri waterways, including the Mississippi River north of St. Louis. Conservation groups say the effort improves water quality, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation while generating strong returns for taxpayers.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Associate Professor. Dr. Fidel Atuo, from the Biological and Environmental Sciences Department at Southeast Missouri State University, about his recent conservation research.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Associate Professor. Dr. Fidel Atuo, from the Biological and Environmental Sciences Department at Southeast Missouri State University, about his recent conservation research.

Mixing walking trails and business proposals can be one way small towns and rural counties can spur local fitness, offer residents some transportation alternatives, and attract tourists.

Conservationists in Missouri say a rare cave system is directly connected to the drinking water many residents rely on. A newly protected habitat in Perryville is the only home of the endangered grotto sculpin, (GRAHTTO skull pen), a tiny fish that signals whether the underground water supply is healthy.

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Cody Patterson from Highland, Illinois, Cody is a Sophomore at SEMO studying Wildlife and Conservation Biology and he participates in a wide variety of different student groups, including serving as the Secretary of SEMO Stream Team(a student water conservation effort), the Student Reading Ambassador of Journey Student Literary Organization, and a Facilitator for the 2025 First-Year Leadership Program.

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Cody Patterson from Highland, Illinois, Cody is a Sophomore at SEMO studying Wildlife and Conservation Biology and he participates in a wide variety of different student groups, including serving as the Secretary of SEMO Stream Team(a student water conservation effort), the Student Reading Ambassador of Journey Student Literary Organization, and a Facilitator for the 2025 First-Year Leadership Program.

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak to Jordan Tinsley, a double option Marine Biology and Wildlife and Conservation Major with a Minor in Chemistry.

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak to Jordan Tinsley, a double option Marine Biology and Wildlife and Conservation Major with a Minor in Chemistry.

The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will exhibit 'Thomas Mangelsen - A Life in the Wild, Part 1' on August 2nd, 2024.