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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
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park invites birders to the annual Christmas Bird Count Jan. 4
Matthew Poole selected as December 2022 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Keith Bertels selected as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Year
Landing after Hours: History and Art: George Caleb Bingham and Order No. 11 scheduled at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
Changes to equestrian trail use announced for Castlewood State Park
Castlewood State Park implements trail closure policy Jan. 1
Department of Natural Resources offers millions in savings through wastewater and drinking water project financing
Finger Lakes State Park hosts guided off-road trail ride
First day bison saunter at Prairie State Park
Missouri State Parks encourages celebrating the new year with First Day Hikes
Department of Natural Resources 2022 photo contest winners announced
Backcountry camping reservations available year-round at Hawn State Park
Drought Assessment Committee will meet Dec. 13 to discuss drought status
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Salem
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl art contest winners announced
Vicki Voigt Selected As November 2022 State of Missouri and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Portion of Katy Trail closed due to trail repairs and improvements
Winter bird walks planned for Wakonda State Park
Roaring River State Park hosts Eagle Days
Deutschheim State Historic Site exhibits Springerle cookie molds
Looking for a last minute gift? Get a Missouri State Parks gift card
Visit Crowder State Park for Christmas nature story and crafts Dec. 20
Santa Claus visits Echo Bluff State Park on Dec. 18
Celebrate Christmas Through the Decades at Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site
Felix Vallé House State Historic Site cancels Le Réveillon

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