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
Van Meter State Park's August 17 astronomy program focuses on Mars
Crowder State Park invites public to Owl Prowl August 18
Kids fish for free at Roaring River State Park August 18
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site hosts last backyard concert August 18
Deutschheim State Historic Site hosts public information meeting August 18
Drought Update
Crowder State Park hosts Mammals of Missouri program August 11
Washington State Park hosts Perseids meteor shower showcase August 11-12
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site hosts birthday party for Missouri August 10
Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission aids agriculture community facing drought
Graham Cave story hike offered August 11
State historic preservation council to consider national register nominations August 10
Pershing State Park hosts public information meeting August 11
St. Joe State Park hosts combined public information meeting August 10
Missouri State Museum continues summer series for youth August 7 and August 14
Drought Update
62nd U.S. Colored Infantry focus of After Hours program at Missouri State Museum August 1
Department makes emergency financial assistance available for drinking water systems
Thomas Hart Benton painting subject of lecture at Arrow Rock State Historic Site August 4
Drought Update
Wallace State Park hosts public information meeting August 4
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site hosts public information meeting August 1
Drought Update
Van Meter State Park hosts family cemetery hike followed by astronomy event July 28
Crowder State Park offers educational program about Missouri birds July 28

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