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This bill modifies the definition of "waters of the state" in Missouri law. The key changes are: 1) Waters of the state are now defined as relatively permanent, standing, or continuously flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds, excluding those entirely confined to a single person's property. 2) Lakes and ponds must have a continuous surface connection to a relatively permanent, standing, or continuously flowing body of water to be considered waters of the state. 3) The definition also includes wetlands adjacent to relatively permanent, standing, or continuously flowing waters with a continuous surface connection, as well as subsurface aquifers connected to those surface waters.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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