May 16, 2025

This Week's News:  Missouri passes ban on sale of several invasive plant species, Corps announces reduction in services at southwest MO lakes, free fishing days June 7 and 8 with MDC, what you need to know about forever chemicals in drinking water, an invasive carp barrier moving forward in Illinois, saltwater intrusion threatening livelihoods in New Orleans, a cleanup of a national park beach, the fight for wetland projects to restore Louisiana's coast, Missouri bear stories and challenges, tap water clearing up in Columbia, and learn about paddle sports with MDC on May 27

MISSOURI
Missouri Passes Ban on Invasive Plant Sales
Missouri just passed a ban on selling Callery Pears and other invasive plants
STLPR 

Corps Announces Reduction in Services
Corps Announces Reduction in Services at Bull Shoals, Norfork Lakes
KTLO

Republic to Consider Water Agreement with Springfield
Republic to Consider Water Agreement with Springfield
KSMU Ozarks Public Radio

Bear Stories Highlight Population, Sightings and Challenges
Three Recent Bear Stories from Missouri Highlight Population, Sightings and Challenges
The Kansas City Star

Columbia Tap Water Clearing Up
Columbia Tap Water is Clearing Up After Discoloration
KOMU

MDC Free Fishing Days, June 7 & 8
Get Hooked on Fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 7 and 8
MDC News Room

Learn About Paddle Sports with MDC
Learn All About Paddle Sports with MDC in Columbia May 27
MDC News Room

NATIONAL
What You Need to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
What You Need to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
NBC News

Cleanup of Debris Planned on Ship Island Beach
Park Services Plans Cleanup of Heavy Debris on Ship Island Beach
SunHerald

Invasive Carp Barrier Moves Forward
Great Lakes Invasive Carp Barrier Moves Forward After Trump Memo
Wisconsin Public Radio

Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Livelihood of New Orleans Residents
Saltwater Intrusion In Mississippi River Threatens Livelihood of Residents in New Orleans
CBS News

Warning Against Abandoning Wetlands
Proponents of Mid-Barataria Diversion Warn Against Abandoning Wetlands
Louisiana Illuminator