Informational Meeting at Sam A. Baker State Park on June 7

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The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting at Sam A. Baker State Park on Saturday, June 7. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Mudlick Trailhead. (In case of heavy rain, the meeting will take place inside the park visitor center). This meeting is being held in conjunction with National Trails Day.

Park representatives will provide information on future plans regarding the park’s trail system, recent and upcoming programs at the park, recent accomplishments and future plans for the facility. Staff will also be available to answer questions. Visitors are invited to share comments and suggestions about park services and operations. This meeting is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure citizens have input regarding the facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

Two guided hikes will be offered immediately following the meeting. One hike will lead participants on a 4-5 hour trip along the Mudlick Trail into the park’s Wild and Natural areas. The other will be a stroll on the park’s accessible 1.5 mile walking and biking path. Guests will receive hiking memorabilia, cold drinks and snacks.

Sam A. Baker State Park is located on Hwy 143, approximately 4 miles north of Patterson in Wayne County. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the facility directly at 573-856-4411. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a Division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.  

Neosho National Fish Hatchery Wins DOI Environmental Achievement Award

Assistant Secretary Rhea Suh has announced that the Midwest Region's Neosho National Fish Hatchery in Missouri is a recipient of the 2013 Department of Interior Environmental Achievement Award. A model of sustainability, the Visitor Center was nominated in the “Building the Future” award category.

Awards recognize departmental employees and partners who have attained exceptional achievements under Executive Order 13514 “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance” and for cleaning up contaminated land.  The Award categories are:  Sustainability Hero; Green Innovation; Lean, Clean and Green; Good Neighbor; Green Dream Team; Building the Future; and Environmental Remediation. 

An interdisciplinary panel of reviewers from the Department’s bureaus and offices evaluated nominations to recommend Award recipients and honorable mentions.  The panel is chaired by the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance.

Neosho National Fish Hatchery was established in 1888 and is the oldest operating federal fish hatchery. The hatchery encompasses approximately 18 acres in the heart of the town of Neosho, Missouri, due to availability of excellent-quality spring water. It raises endangered pallid sturgeon for recovery efforts in the lower Missouri River and rainbow trout for stocking in Lake Taneycomo. It supports conservation of the endangered Ozark cavefish and restoration of native mussels. Now more than 20 years after the hatchery’s centennial, this new high-performance 9,839 square-foot Visitor Center, which is the first Service building to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating officially from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), opened in December 2010. Energy efficiency strategies used throughout the building include a cool roof, day lighting, low-e glazed windows, energy-efficient lighting and a 31.13 ton geothermal heat pump. The Visitor Center is architecturally designed to mimic the original headquarters from 1888, which featured similar onion dome and witches hat roof styles.

Open House Planned at Fort Davidson State Historic Site

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., MARCH 6, 2012 -- You are invited to bring your ideas to an open house and informational meeting on Friday, March 16, at Fort Davidson State Historic Site in Pilot Knob. The open house will begin at 4 p.m. in the site's Visitor Center, followed by an informational meeting at 5 p.m. The meeting will address issues related to both the historic site and Elephant Rocks State Park near Graniteville.

Staff will present information about the park's and site’s operations, resource management and recreational developments. The agenda will include a summary of the activities during 2011 and future plans for the park and site. Visitors will be invited to share comments on the park’s and site’s goals, objectives and new initiatives.

This informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure citizens have input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

Fort Davidson State Historic Site's Visitor Center is located on Highway 221 in Pilot Knob. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling Fort Davidson State Historic Site at 573-546-3454. For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visitwww.mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Open house planned Dec. 29 at Knob Noster State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Dec. 22, 2011 – The public is invited to attend an open house at Knob Noster State Park near Knob Noster on Thursday, Dec. 29. The open house will be held from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the park’s Visitor Center.

Representatives from the park will be on hand to discuss the reopening of the McAdoo Equestrian Trail. Details of the meeting will include information about the recent award of an $86,985 Recreational Trails Project Grant to the park for trail renovations. Also, information will be available about the State Park Youth Corps involvement with the park during 2010 and the Corps’ activity in 2011. Representatives from the facility will also provide information on future plans for the facility and answer questions. Visitors are invited to share comments and suggestions about the facility. The meeting is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the public has input and knowledge on services provided in Missouri state parks and historic sites.

Knob Noster State Park is located near Knob Noster, one mile south of Highway 50 on Highway 23. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the site directly at  660-563-2463 or by calling Missouri State Parks toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

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Public invited to share ideas at an open house Sept. 22 at Sam A. Baker State Park

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., SEPT. 15, 2011 - The public is invited to bring their ideas to an open house Thursday, Sept. 22, at Sam A. Baker State Park near Patterson. The open house will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in the park's visitor center and the public is invited.

Discussions will be held on current and anticipated construction projects and operational efficiencies. Visitors are invited to share comments on the park’s services and operations.

The open house is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the public has input on services and facilities in Missouri state parks and historic sites.

Sam A. Baker State Park is located four miles north of Patterson on Highway 143.  People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the open house can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 573-856-4411 or by calling the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800 379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

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Visitor center at Arrow Rock State Historic Site celebrates 20th anniversary with special programs Sept. 17

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 JEFFERSON CITY, MO., SEPT.9, 2011 -- Arrow Rock State Historic Site in Arrow Rock will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its visitor center and September as Archaeology Month with special programs on Saturday, Sept. 17. The ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. in the site's visitor center.

            During the ceremony, remarks will be provided by Jim Mathewson, who served as state Senator when the visitor center was built, and Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Refreshments will be provided.

            At 11 a.m. Michael Dickey, Arrow Rock State Historic Site administrator, will present a program on Missouria American Indians. Missouria is translated to "People of the River Mouth" and both the state and the Missouri River were named after them.  Dickey, who wrote the book The People of the River's Mouth: In Search of the Missouria Indians, will be available to sign copies of the book after the presentation.

            The visitor center at Arrow Rock, which opened in September 1991, showcases exhibits and artifacts of the village of Arrow Rock and the region historically known as the Boonslick Country.

            Arrow Rock State Historic Site is located at 39521 Visitor Center Drive in Arrow Rock. For more information about the site or the program, call the site directly at 660-837-3330 or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

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