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
Missouri State Parks holds virtual Missouri Trails Advisory board meeting Nov. 14
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site hosts public meeting Nov. 14
Ozark Mountain State Park hosts conceptual development planning meeting Nov. 12
Prairie State Park observes National Bison Day Nov. 7
Meramec and Onondaga Cave state parks host public meeting Nov. 6
Jefferson Landing hosts Landing After Hours: Don Carlos Archaeology Project Nov. 4
Missouri State Parks encourages park visitors to follow Leave No Trace Principles and social-distancing guidelines this fall
Department of Natural Resources awards $22 million to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Department of Natural Resources hosting free pesticide collection event in Dexter Oct. 24
Wallace State Park hosts fall fun event with hike and campsite decorating contest Oct. 24
Arrow Rock State Historic Site hosts groundbreaking ceremony for J. Huston Tavern kitchen rebuild Oct. 16
Department seeks input on Energy Infrastructure Investment Financing
Katy Trail State Park and Rock Island Spur host public meeting Oct. 26
Knob Noster State Park hosts public information meeting Oct. 26
Cuivre River State Park hosts public information meeting Oct. 25
Babler Memorial State Park hosts raptor awareness program Oct. 24
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park hosts public meeting Oct. 24
Missouri State Parks launches new online map highlighting park and site status and temporary closures
Weston Bend State Park creates family nature kits with pick up beginning Oct. 24
Katy Trail State Park and Magnificent Missouri host the 10th Annual Treloar Elevator Party Oct. 18
Permits now required for backpackers camping in backcountry of Hawn State Park
Mid-Eastern Section of Katy Trail State Park hosts public information meeting Oct. 18
Missouri State Parks launches Better Impact, an online volunteer signup and recruitment tool
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site hosts combined public meeting Oct. 17
Bennett Spring State Park hosts all about owls program Oct. 17

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