CoMo Canopy and Forest ReLeaf: Planting trees and fostering community in Columbia
CoMo Canopy is a program to grow tree canopies across Columbia, Missouri
Author: KBIA / Rachael Norden - Publish Date: 03-27-2026
Algae is a 'little vacuum' for microplastics. Midwest scientists think it could clean up the problem
University of Missouri professor Susie Dai works with lab-grown algae. She is the co-author of a new research study.
Author: KBIA | By Kate Grumke, Harvest Public Media - Publish Date: 03-25-2026
MU study suggests road salt poses damage to snails, freshwater ecosystems
Road salt is used for de-icing; the resulting runoff can lead to higher mortality levels for snails.
Author: KBIA | By Maya Bensaoud - Publish Date: 02-16-2026
Road salt in Columbia waterways may cause environmental harm
The Hinkson Creek Adaptive Collaborative Management, which has been studying the chloride levels in waterways
Author: KBIA | By Sabrina Pan - Publish Date: 01-30-2026
Pollinators have a new place to graze in northeast Columbia
Pollinators have a new place to graze in northeast Columbia
Author: Story by Peter S. Pynadath; photos by Aiyana Massie and Evan Paule - Publish Date: 11-22-2025
Young birders take flight as Columbia looks toward Bird City status
More young people are discovering a love for birding
Author: Paige Halter, KOMU 8 Reporter - Publish Date: 11-02-2025
Fireflies in Missouri are having a good year.
There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but their populations have been diminishing.
Author: By Rebecca Smith - Publish Date: 07-09-2025
Clean water is the star as Columbia gets its first Creek Week
The goal of Creek Week is to create community engagement and raise awareness!
Author: By Cate Willey - Publish Date: 06-10-2025
Job Point YouthBuild selected for new solar panel training initiative
The program will train individuals ages 16 to 24 willing to learn about solar panels and gain the necessary experience.
Author: By Peter Pynadath - Publish Date: 05-28-2025