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The Missouri Industrial Minerals Advisory Council is an advisory council to the state geologist. Authorized by Missouri Revised Statute section 256.710, RSMo, the council provides advice and guidance on administering the Geologic Resources Fund, work products to support the industrial mineral operators and all other matters brought before the council by the department director. The council's main duty is to advise the department on collecting, processing, managing and distributing geologic and hydrologic information to assist the industrial mineral industry. Expenditures from the Geologic Resources Fund, which was created to complete these activities, are reviewed by the council, and the council advises the department on appropriate fees to support the fund. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Geological Survey Program assists the council in its duties. 

Council Meetings

The council meets at least once a year. The public is welcome to attend these meetings, which may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department cannot guarantee the quality of the Webex or conference call options. The department attempts to correct any technical difficulties as they arise, but the meeting will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties.

If you would like to address the council on any agenda item, you will need to notify the department before the meeting. You can do this by emailing the council secretary at cara.bird@dnr.mo.gov if attending by Webex or conference call. If attending in person, you can complete a Speaker Request form that will be available at the registration table at the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

There are no new meetings currently scheduled. Please check back, because we anticipate new information soon!

Past Meetings


Meeting
Margaritaville Lake Resort (formerly Tan-Tar-A Resort)
Osage Beach, Missouri
Agenda Additional Materials:
Industrial Minerals Advisory Council Meeting Packet, Nov. 30, 2023

Meeting
Margaritaville Lake Resort (formerly Tan-Tar-A Resort)
Osage Beach, Missouri
Agenda Additional Materials:
Industrial Minerals Advisory Council Meeting Packet, Dec. 1, 2022

Meeting
Webex
Statewide, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Industrial Minerals Advisory Council Meeting Packet, Aug. 25, 2022

Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey
Rolla, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Industrial Minerals Advisory Council Meeting Packet, July 14, 2022

Meeting
Webex
Statewide, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Industrial Minerals Advisory Council Meeting Packet, April 12, 2022

Meeting
Webex
Statewide, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Industrial Minerals Advisory Council Meeting Packet, Jan. 11, 2022

Members

Carey Bridges, RG, Missouri Geological Survey Director
Chair
Representing: State Geologist
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402
Brandi Baldwin, State Construction and Materials Engineer
Member
Representing: Missouri Department of Transportation
Missouri Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 270
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Mikel Carlson
Member
Representing: Limestone Producers
Gredell Engineering Resources Inc.
1505 E. High St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
David Keller
Member
Representing: Clay Producers
HarbisonWalker International
1301 Westminister
Fulton, MO 65251
Perry Schneider
Member
Representing: Limestone Producers
Terracon Consultants Inc.
4765 W. Junction St.
Springfield, MO 65802
Chris Thiltgen
Member
Representing: Sandstone Producers
Capital Quarries Co. Inc.
P.O. Box 105050
Jefferson City, MO 65110
Ryan Winter
Member
Representing: Sand and Gravel Producers
Winter Brothers Materials
13098 Gravois Road
St. Louis, MO 63127
Vacant
Member
Representing: Barite Producers
Vacant
Member
Representing: Granite Producers
Vacant
Member
Representing: Limestone Producers
Amber Steele, RG, Geological Survey Program Director
MoDNR Staff Contact
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402
573-368-2100
Cara Bird
MoDNR Staff Assistant Contact
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402
573-368-2100
cara.bird@dnr.mo.gov

Council Structure

The Industrial Minerals Advisory Council is made up of nine members, including the director (or designee) of the Department of Transportation and eight representatives of the industrial minerals industry who are appointed by the Department of Natural Resources. The director (or designee) of the Department of Natural Resources acts as chairperson of the council. 

  • Director (or designee) of the Department of Transportation
  • Three representatives of the limestone quarrying industry
  • One representative of the clay mining industry
  • One representative of the sandstone mining industry
  • One representative of the sand and gravel mining industry
  • One representative of the barite mining industry
  • One representative of the granite mining industry

The director (or designee) of the Department of Transportation serves indefinitely. The eight industry members serve three-year terms and until successors are selected and qualified. Members may be reappointed for additional three-year terms. If you are interested in serving on this council, contact the Missouri Geological Survey at geology@dnr.mo.gov.