The most recent Missouri Department of Natural Resources' news releases may be found below. Be sure to visit the department's main Communications webpage to learn more about our communication resources. If you need additional information, 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

Current News

News Release Date
Catch-and-keep trout fishing season begins March 1 at Missouri trout parks
Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe to welcome anglers at Bennett Spring State Park March 1
Department approves $50,000 grant for Winona to evaluate wastewater system improvements
Annual Census of Missouri Public Water Systems is available
Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group to meet March 9
Knob Noster State Park hosts Hike Lucky Scavenger Hunt beginning Feb. 25
Bennett Spring State Park hosts trash cleanup along the Spring Branch Feb. 29
Knob Noster State Park invites public to Missouri Young Birders Club Bird Walk Feb. 22
Crowder State Park hosts 6.5-mile Leap Year Hike Feb. 29
Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service Release Draft Restoration Plans and Environmental Assessments
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site kicks off March art show with Meet the Artist reception Feb. 29
Washington State Park hosts job fair for the 2020 on-season Feb. 22
Missouri State Museum presents "Growing Up Missouri German" March 4
Missouri's Lewis and Clark State Office Building earns Energy Star certification
Deutschheim State Historic Site hosts open house featuring the history of Germans and African Americans in Missouri Feb. 29
Prairie State Parks hosts Nature Bingo the fourth Saturday of the month Feb. through May
Bennett Spring State Park offers self-guided tours of the Civilian Conservation Corps structures
Arrow Rock State Historic Site presents Colton Kiso and his "Forged in Fire" experience Feb. 22
Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust Kansas City Receives Final Hazardous Waste Permit to Continue Post-Closure Care and Corrective Action
Learn the why, what and how of controlling invasive plants at Graham Cave State Park Feb. 22
Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust LLC, Springfield facility receives final hazardous waste permit to continue groundwater monitoring and remediation
Montauk State Park hosts bald eagle viewing Feb. 7
Department of Natural Resources names new Missouri State Parks Director
Lone Star Industries Inc. receives final hazardous waste permit to continue fuel-blending operations
Knob Noster State Park hosts Feb. Toddler Storytime in the Park

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