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The Weldon Spring Conservation Area, is a 8,398-acre (33.99 km 2) conservation area that is owned and managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation and located in St. Charles County, Missouri. The area borders the Missouri River, and the Katy Trail runs through the area but is not considered part of the conservation area. [1]
The Weldon Spring Quarry/Plant/Pits (USDOE/Army) site covers 230 acres (0.93 km 2) and is located between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. [2] The site includes the 51-acre (0.21 km 2 ) disposal area, the 169-acre (0.68 km 2 ) abandoned Uranium Feed Materials Plant, various smaller properties, and the 9-acre (0.036 km 2 ) former limestone ...
Weldon Spring Conservation Area This is a mostly forested area with pasture, cropland, and some wetlands and glades. Facilities/features: boat ramp (on the river), hiking trails, fishable lakes and ponds (51 acres total), and a permanent stream (Missouri River).
The Missouri Department of Conservation bought 7,000 acres with a donation from August Busch. [5] The University of Missouri bought another 7,000 which was later sold to the Conservation Department. [5] Today, this property is part of the Busch Memorial Conservation Area and the Weldon Spring Conservation Area. [5]
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Weldon Spring was platted in 1864. [4] The community took its name from a spring of the same name near the original town site. [4] A post office called Weldon Spring was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1957. [5] In 1941, the United States Army purchased 17,000 acres of land in the surrounding area.
Pages in category "Protected areas of St. Charles County, Missouri" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. ... Weldon Spring Conservation Area
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