Bill would let local governments use park sales-tax revenue for buyouts, greenways to reduce flood losses House Bill 17-36 would allow cities and counties to use a portion of existing sales-tax park allocations to purchase repetitive-loss properties, demolish structures and convert the land into connected 'blueways' and 'greenways' for stormwater management; sponsors and counties described long-standing flood losses and voluntary buyouts, while committee members pressed on eligibility, prevention of future development and funding scope.

A new bill could transform flood-prone properties into greenways, turning disaster zones into recreational havens while saving millions in disaster costs!

Learn more here

#MO #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalResilience #CommunityRecreation #FloodMitigation #MissouriParks

Webster Groves staff recommend Memorial Park for proposed performance park; council OKs design work City staff recommended siting a new performance park at Memorial Park after surveys and stakeholder meetings; council authorized moving ahead with design and detailed cost estimates, while members raised concerns about parking, accessibility and spreading upgrades across smaller parks.

Webster Groves is gearing up for an exciting new performance park at Memorial Park, but will it meet the community's diverse needs?

Get the details!

#MO #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #RecreationDevelopment #MissouriParks

Missouri allocates $17M for state parks upgrades under House Bill provisions Missouri secures funding for planning and renovations of multiple state parks.

Missouri is set to transform its natural treasures with a $17 million investment in state parks renovations!

Learn more here

#MO #CommunityDevelopment #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal #MissouriParks #SustainableRecreation

Missouri General Assembly allocates $117M for state parks and infrastructure improvements Lawmakers approve funding for extensive upgrades across multiple Missouri state parks

Missouri lawmakers have just greenlit a whopping $117 million for thrilling upgrades to state parks, promising a new era of outdoor adventure!

Get the details

#MO #InfrastructureImprovements #CitizenPortal #MissouriParks #EnvironmentalSustainability #PublicRecreation

Department of Natural Resources allocates $3.4M for state park improvements State funding supports renovations and upgrades across multiple state parks.

Missouri is ushering in a new era of outdoor adventure with $3.4 million dedicated to revitalizing state parks!

Learn more here

#MO #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal #MissouriParks #EnvironmentalSustainability #CommunityAccess

Missouri House passes new sales tax law for county parks and recreation House Bill 1271 establishes new guidelines for county sales taxes supporting parks in Missouri.

Missouri's new House Bill 1271 could revolutionize how county sales taxes fund parks and recreation, ensuring more money goes directly to enhancing community green spaces.

Learn more here!

#MO #CitizenPortal #MissouriParks #EnvironmentalManagement #CommunityInfrastructure #RecreationalFunding

Metropolitan district outlines sales tax allocation for park and Gateway Arch improvements Sales tax funds will support park projects and Gateway Arch maintenance in metropolitan district.

Missouri's House Bill 1271 could transform parks and recreational facilities, promising a brighter future for community spaces and well-being.

Learn more here

#MO #CitizenPortal #MissouriParks #RecreationalFacilities #PublicSpaces #CommunityWellBeing

Missouri allocates $19M for new state park development and ranger salary increase Missouri funds new park development and salary boost for park rangers totaling $19 million.

Missouri is set to transform its natural landscape with House Bill 6, allocating $87.7 million for new parks and a salary boost for park rangers!

Click to read more!

#MO #CitizenPortal #MissouriParks #WorkforceImprovement #RecreationalDevelopment #NaturalResources

Missouri Department of Natural Resources allocates funding for state park operations DNR secures $35 million for state park support and future expenditures

Missouri's new House Bill 6 is set to revolutionize state parks with over $40 million in funding, but is it worth the potential trade-offs?

Click to read more!

#MO #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #MissouriParks #OutdoorRecreation #CommunityWellBeing

Missouri allocates $6.5M for state park renovations and upgrades Missouri appropriates funds for renovations at Wakonda, Watkins Woolen, and Weston Bend parks.

Missouri is set to invest $6.5 million to transform its state parks, but is it the right move amid budget concerns?

Click to read more!

#MO #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSustainability #MissouriParks #RecreationEnhancement

One of my favorite #MissouriParks #cuivreriver