News Releases

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 573-751-9 392 or 800-334-6946.

Current News

News Release	Date
MoDNR temporarily suspends certain regulatory requirements for gasoline volatility due to COVID-19 impacts	05/07/2020
MoDNR temporarily suspends certain regulatory requirements for water and wastewater operator certifications due to COVID-19 impacts	05/06/2020
Missouri State Parks cancels 2020 Katy Trail Ride	05/05/2020
Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group to Meet May 13	05/04/2020
Celebrate Drinking Water Week May 3-9	05/01/2020
Missouri State Parks announces phase one in resuming normal operations	04/29/2020
DNR temporarily suspends certain regulatory requirements for animal feeding operations as result of COVID-19 impacts	04/24/2020
Department of Natural Resources announces 2020 Earth Day slogan contest winner	04/24/2020
Department of Natural Resources hosting six free pesticide pickups in 2020	04/20/2020
Missouri State Parks extends temporary campground closures through May 3	04/17/2020
Department of Natural Resources suspends certain regulatory requirements during COVID-19	04/10/2020
Missouri State Parks holds Missouri Trails Advisory Board Meeting remotely April 4	04/01/2020
Missouri State Parks modifies operations to address overcrowding	03/31/2020
Missouri Department of a Natural Resources Extends Time for Vehicle Emissions Testing	03/30/2020
Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group to Meet April 13	03/30/2020
Department of Natural Resources reschedules West Plains pesticide collection event for Sept. 19	03/27/2020
Missouri state parks remain open for day-use, temporarily closing campgrounds and lodging March 27 through April 30	03/23/2020
Missouri state parks remain open, temporarily closing visitor centers and park or site offices to walk-in foot traffic - effective Friday, March 20	03/19/2020
Missouri State Parks postpones special events and programs and temporarily suspends planned guided group or school tours now through April 30	03/14/2020
Missouri State Parks postpones events and programs now through April 30	03/13/2020
Historic Preservation Council to consider nominations for National Register March 20	03/10/2020
CANCELED - Missouri State Museum hosts "Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism Film Screenings" April 1	03/09/2020
Department saves $6.1 million by refinancing state revolving funds	03/05/2020
Arrow Rock State Historic Site hosts first Saturday Lecture Kiowa Oral History: Approaching the Santa Fe Trail March 7	03/03/2020
Anglers celebrate 2020 trout season opening in Missouri state parks	03/03/2020