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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
Northeast Missouri State Parks plans several activities
Missouri State Parks plans events in southeast Missouri
Informational video updates for state parks and historic sites posted online in September
Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens 2023-2024 Bus Grant Program
Department of Natural Resources issues construction permit to Overland Principal Group LLC
Missouri State Parks’ St. Louis region plans events
Eighteen state parks and historic sites will hold public meetings in September
Missouri State Parks now accepting nominations for representatives on Missouri Trails Advisory Board
Governor Parson proclaims Sept. 10-16 as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri
Missouri State Parks plans events in Southwest Missouri
Enjoy a night hike or yoga class at Knob Noster State Park
Looking for something to do? Choose from an array of events planned at Missouri state parks
Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application round for 2024 opens
Department of Natural Resources awards $30,000 grant to Arcola
Everyone is welcome in Missouri State Parks
Montauk State Park campground reopens for two weeks beginning Aug. 21
U.S. Department of Energy awards Missouri almost $14 million to strengthen, modernize critical electric infrastructure
Daniel McDowell selected as August 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Department of Natural Resources’ state fair displays offer fun and learning
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Branson West
Department of Natural Resources awards $30,000 grant to Stockton
Weston Bend State Park hosts guided mindful morning walk Aug. 27
Washington State Park hosts MO Streams program Aug. 26
Prairie State Park hosts Sunflower a la Petit Prairie program Aug. 25
Drought Assessment Committee to meet Aug. 22 to discuss coordinated state, federal response

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