News Release No. 367

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO HOST
OPEN HOUSE MEETING AT ROUTE 66 STATE PARK NOV. 18

Volume 32-367

Contact: Sue Holst

(For immediate release)

573-751-6510

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 9, 2004 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house meeting Thursday, Nov. 18, to answer questions related to Route 66 State Park near Eureka. The open house will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the park visitor center.

Staff from the park will be on hand to provide information about the park and answer questions. The newly renovated visitor center will be open for the public to visit. The public is invited to share comments about the park and its operations. Refreshments will be served.

The open house meeting is a part of an ongoing effort by the department to ensure that the public has input on services provided in state parks and historic sites.

Route 66 State Park is located two miles east of Eureka off Interstate 44 in St. Louis County. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 636-938-7198 or by calling the department toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit the Web at www.mostateparks.com.

For news releases on the Web, visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel. For a complete listing of the department's upcoming meetings, hearings and events, visit the department's online calendar at www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/search.do.

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