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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
New company now managing Echo Bluff Lodge concessions
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site conceptual development plan survey now online
Bennett Spring State Park public meeting and online survey Jan. 23
Department of Natural Resources updates Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan
2023 Recreational Trails Program grant application round now open
Let Cuivre River State Park recycle your Christmas tree through Jan. 15
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Sturgeon
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park invites birders to the annual Christmas Bird Count Jan. 4
Keith Bertels selected as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Year
Matthew Poole selected as December 2022 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Landing after Hours: History and Art: George Caleb Bingham and Order No. 11 scheduled at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
Castlewood State Park implements trail closure policy Jan. 1
Changes to equestrian trail use announced for Castlewood State Park
Finger Lakes State Park hosts guided off-road trail ride
Department of Natural Resources offers millions in savings through wastewater and drinking water project financing
Missouri State Parks encourages celebrating the new year with First Day Hikes
First day bison saunter at Prairie State Park
Drought Assessment Committee will meet Dec. 13 to discuss drought status
Department of Natural Resources 2022 photo contest winners announced
Backcountry camping reservations available year-round at Hawn State Park
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Salem
Vicki Voigt Selected As November 2022 State of Missouri and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl art contest winners announced
Deutschheim State Historic Site exhibits Springerle cookie molds
Roaring River State Park hosts Eagle Days

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