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
Discover the bats of River Cave at Ha Ha Tonka State Park June 23
Water festival coming to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park June 24
Forest Lake not included in drought-relief pumping operations
Lee Mace’s bass - the missing years
Bennett Spring State Park hosts array of fun events in July
Washington State Park hosts Living History July 1
Ha Ha Tonka hosts fun, educational events every weekend in July
Local reporting by public key to accurately assessing drought conditions
Knob Noster State Park hosts Dark Skies
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site will host second Arcadia Valley community picnic June 24
Prairie State Park to host wild cat classes
Washington State Park hosts Great American Campout interpretive programs June 24
Ha Ha Tonka hosts Campfire Cooking June 24
Felix Vallé House State Historic Site hosts Juneteenth commemoration
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Hale
Ha Ha Tonka hosts Junior Explorer Day Camp
MoDNR’s Multipurpose Water Resources Fund awards Harrisonville nearly $2 million
Amanda Gray selected as June 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Clark
Hug a Herp at Prairie State Park June 17
Beat the heat at a Missouri state park this summer
Learn family camping basics at Knob Noster State Park June 23-24
Department of Natural Resources awards $67,500 in grants
Department of Natural Resources offers assistance for plugging abandoned wells
Bennett Spring State Park offers Father’s Day fun June 18

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