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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
Southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites offer spring activities
Trails Advisory Board meeting set for April 12
Noah Cadwell selected as March 2025 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Crowder State Park plans several springtime events
Spring activities have sprung at lake area Missouri state parks and historic sites
Enjoy spring at these St. Louis-area Missouri state parks and historic sites
Thousand Hills State Park plans spring events
Department of Natural Resources lauds EPA Director Zeldin for St. Louis site visits
Department of Natural Resources stands ready to assist Missouri communities affected by storms
Big Lake State Park campground reopens after renovations
Missouri State Parks seeks input on outdoor recreation plan
MoDNR Photo contest winners will be featured at Missouri State Museum
Department of Natural Resources releases 2025 Census of Missouri Public Water Systems
Trail workday planned at Mark Twain State Park
Construction crews widen Camden County Route D through Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Department of Natural Resources awards $1.85 million to Clarence Cannon Wholesale Water Commission
Michael Grose selected as February 2025 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Landing After Hours presents “Sudden Deaths in St. Louis” March 5
Department of Natural Resources awards $80,000 grant to Maryville
Northeast Missouri state parks plan upcoming events
Department of Natural Resources issues final hazardous waste permit to BASF Corporation Hannibal Plant
Find fun activities at lake area Missouri state parks
Department of Natural Resources awards almost $156,000 to El Dorado Springs R-II School District for energy improvements
Catch-and-keep trout season opens March 1
Game night planned at Arrow Rock State Historic Site Feb. 25

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