MDC Research

Human Dimension Survey Methods
MDC managers and decision makers often need information on what “the public” thinks about resource management issues—from how users like a new trail or exhibit to how the state should manage the deer population.
Missouri Black Bear Project
MDC is conducting research to determine the growth rate and size of the black bear population and to also examine bear habitat use and movement patterns.
Missouri's Deer Hunters
The MDC Deer Program surveys deer hunters to gauge public opinion regarding deer numbers and management strategies and for indicators of deer population trends in each county.
Forest Economics in Missouri
What is the economic impact of Missouri’s forest products? To answer this, MDC undertakes periodic assessments of the economic impact of the forest products industry on the state as a whole by working with data collected by the Federal government

Missouri Black Bear Project

MDC is conducting research to determine the growth rate and size of the black bear population and to also examine bear habitat use and movement patterns.

Evaluation of Neonicotinoid Insecticide Use on MDC Lands

Neonicotinoids are a class of chemical insecticide widely used as pre-planting seed treatments on major agricultural crops such as corn, soybeans, canola, and cereals (e.g., wheat) to control insect agricultural pests.

Eagle Watch Program

The Missouri Eagle Watch Program allows volunteers to contribute to the conservation of bald eagles in the state by reporting eagle and eagle nest sightings and collecting other information.

Researchers identifying caddisfly presence in Ozark stream

Reaffirmed Occurrence of Two Vulnerable Caddisfly Species of Conservation Concern

A cooperative study between MDC, USGS, Missouri State University and the James Foundation to determine the current status of two caddisfly species of Conservation Concern in the Maramec Spring Branch.