Natural Resources Damage Assessments

The Superfund Section has recently established a program to conduct natural resources damage assessments, also known as NRDAs, at state and federal Superfund sites. The program was developed pursuant to the authority provided in the federal Superfund Law that allows natural resources trustees, such as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, to seek compensation for injuries of natural resources caused by hazardous substance contamination at Superfund sites. State natural resources include, but are not limited to, soils, surface water, groundwater, fish and wildlife. The natural resources damage assessment program identifies injured sites and conducts assessments of injured natural resources to support damages claims. Claims are then filed against responsible parties, who are requested to provide monetary compensation for injured resources. Funds obtained through successful claims are then used to restore the injured resources.

Newton County Mine Tailings Superfund Site

Jasper County Superfund Site

Southeast Missouri Lead Mining District

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