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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
Take a hike in a central Missouri state park or historic site
Take a First Day Hike at one of Missouri’s Lakes Region state parks
Department of Natural Resources reminds Missourians about mercury hazards
Join Montauk State Park team members for a First Day Hike
Start your new year with a First Day Hike at a St. Louis area Missouri state park or historic site
Department of Natural Resources awards $36,000 grant to Maysville
Welcome 2024 with a First Day Hike in one of Missouri’s state parks and historic sites
Public meeting set to discuss Brunswick flood resiliency study Dec. 11
Department of Natural Resources awards a nearly $2.6 million grant to H2Ozarks
Drought Assessment Committee to meet Dec. 18 
Need a last minute holiday gift? Get a Missouri State Parks gift card
2024 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant Round is now open
Department of Natural Resources offers millions in savings through wastewater and drinking water project financing
There’s lots to do at Weston Bend State Park this December
Elizabeth Kerby selected as November 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Toddler Storytime rounds out the year at Knob Noster State Park
Holiday happenings at Missouri state parks and historic sites
Bison, bingo, birds and a Boone Christmas - Missouri State Parks has it all this December
Find fun holiday activities at Missouri’s state parks and historic sites in December
Celebrate the holidays in southeast Missouri
Fun and education found at Missouri's state parks and historic sites in December
Department of Natural Resources now accepting Abandoned Well Plugging Grant applications
Missouri State Historic Preservation Office opens 2024 grant round for Historic Preservation Fund grants
Southwest Missouri state parks provide education and fun in November
Public meeting set to discuss Jefferson City flood resiliency study

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