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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
Goal of aquifer study is to benefit residents and farmers in northeast Missouri
Make memories at Kansas City-area state parks and historic sites
Thousand Hills State Park plans activities throughout August
Discover your next adventure in a central Missouri state park or historic site
Find family fun at a St. Louis area Missouri state park or historic site
Check out these cool events at southeast Missouri state parks
Missouri Geological Survey awarded USGS grant to study landslides
Adventure awaits at Missouri state parks
Veterans encouraged to apply for managed deer hunts at Mark Twain, Crowder state parks
Department of Natural Resources updates Missouri Flood & Drought app to include Missouri’s 93 state park and historic site boundaries
Casey Lawrence selected as July 2026 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Department of Natural Resources awards $40,000 grant to Hamilton to evaluate wastewater system improvements
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 to Jacksonville to evaluate wastewater system
Learn the basics of herbal medications at Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park
Historic Preservation Council considers nominations for National Register July 17
Department of Natural Resources awards $4.2 million to Pike County Public Water Supply District No. 1
Department of Natural Resources awards $364,000 to Jasper
Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners
Department of Natural Resources awards record $289 million loan to Missouri American Water Company
MU study shows $68 million generates $1.5 billion economic impact from Missouri’s state park system
Try a new skill this summer with Missouri State Parks’ Learn2 programs
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant Round is open
Nominations now open for three representatives on Missouri Trails Advisory Board
Your next adventure starts at a lake area Missouri state park
Cool off at Onondaga Cave State Park

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