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Reclaiming prairie land along the interstate aprons draws more controversial attention

Harrison County, MO: As of late, Exit 88 and the surrounding areas of the interstate’s on and off ramps, including the visitor center, have been drawing a bit of attention, especially from a few members of the community. In the last issue of the Republican-Clipper, the paper ran a story about noxious weeds growing in areas of the interstate aprons.

bethanyclipper August 4, 2025 1 minute read

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The lined areas are the perimeter Doug and his crew has to stay within. His team comes down four times a year to spray or maintain the interstate aprons as part of a program to reclaim Missouri’s famous prairie lands.

Harrison County, MO: As of late, Exit 88 and the surrounding areas of the interstate’s on and off ramps, including the visitor center, have been drawing a bit of attention, especially from a few members of the community. In the last issue of the Republican-Clipper, the paper ran a story about noxious weeds growing in areas of the interstate aprons.