I've Got A Question

[bryantsmallie28]

I didn't have time to spend search the old posts looking for it. I was just wondering if someone like Al or anyone else could tell me who you are supposed to call about stream disturbances, such as dozing in a streambed. I was told by a friend of some on the gasconade and i wanted to call and see if it was approved, and if not notify someone of it. I remember a post a while back about it because I had also seen some then on Bryant creek and never got around to calling. Anyway thanks for the help.

[Al Agnew]

The simplest way to do it is to go to the Missouri DNR webpage, click on "divisions and programs", on that page click on "water pollution control branch", and on that page click on "report an environmental problem". There is a form to fill out there to report it. It would help if you can get several other people to do the same thing...the more reports they get, the more likely they are to inspect it. Understand the DNR is badly understaffed with inspectors, so it is far from certain that they'll actually investigate anything.

[jdmidwest]

Good luck.. Try the DNR, MDC, and the Corps of Engineers. They are all responsible and the more you let know about it helps.

[fishinwrench]

A report I made back in '06' was investigated promptly...same day. The guy was found to be operating with expired license and no permits. He and his equipment was kicked out of the stream, and the people that were buying his gravel were warned not to buy from him until further notice.

So DO make the call.