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The department's Office of Communications releases notices to the media throughout the day. These news releases are posted to our website as soon as possible. If you have questions about a specific news release, please email or call the department contact listed in the news release. 

The most recent issued news releases may be found below. To view past news releases, select a year from the dropdown filter. Only the four most recent years of news releases are available on our website. To review or obtain copies of older news releases, please contact the department's Communications office at 573-751-1010 or 800-361-4827. For Missouri State Parks related topics call 573-751-9392 or 800-334-6946. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals may reach us through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966.

Be sure to visit our main Communications webpage to learn more about our various communications resources. 

Current News

News Release Date
Montauk State Park celebrates Old Mill Days May 10-11
Department of Natural Resources awards $20.1 million in financial assistance to Higginsville
Department of Natural Resources recognizes Kansas City student for winning 2024 Earth Day slogan contest
Celebrate Truman Day at Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site on May 4
Public invited to attend meeting for Lower Missouri Jefferson City spin-off study April 25
Public invited to attend meetings for Lower Missouri River system plan
Katy Trail State Park celebrates Founder’s Day April 27
Knob Noster State Park campground hosts ribbon cutting for newly renovated campground April 19
Department of Natural Resources will host annual Earth Day celebration April 19
“Keep Baker beautiful” day planned April 20
Katy Trail State Park hosts Mokane/Highway PP Bridge ribbon cutting April 12
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site hosts Spring Drill and cannon dedication April 20
Eclipse viewing tips for the “park side of the moon”
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to New Haven
Missouri Department of Natural Resources photo contest is open for submissions
Drought Assessment Committee meeting location and time changed
Solicitations of Interest sought for Joplin Union Depot
Department of Natural Resources will hold public feedback sessions on Home Energy Rebates Programs
Historic Preservation Council considers nominations for National Register April 12
Missouri State Parks holds Trails Advisory Board meeting April 6
Eleven Point State Park hosts solar eclipse celebration and conceptual development planning open house April 8
Department of Natural Resources will host free pesticide pickup in Montgomery City April 6
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Pilot Knob
Department of Natural Resources issues construction and operating permit for solid waste processing facility in Greene County
Knob Noster State Park campground will reopen for the season April 15

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