We strive to ensure that our coordinated efforts conserve the fish, forest and wildlife resources for this and future generations. Second, we will ensure that we provide prompt, courteous and professional service to our constituents, the people of the State of Missouri . Dark Hollow Natural Area comprises 293 acres in Sullivan County. Natural Area designation is used to protect unique natural communities such as old-growth forests, marshes and savannas. We want to improve fishing in the region, which contains all or part of eight major stream watersheds.
Sediment is by far the most significant pollutant of the Northeast Region's streams.
Sedimentation and other habitat problems have greatly diminished the quality of fishing in most streams. We will strive to improve stream conditions in the region by promoting soil conservation methods, including buffer zones of trees and shrubs along streams on both private and public lands. Our plans include more hunting opportunities. At one time, farming was considered virtually synonymous with small game wildlife production. Mallards winter in Missouri in great numbers and rely upon open water to live.