News Release No. 387

INFORMATIONAL MEETING PLANNED FOR
STOCKTON STATE PARK OCT. 1

Volume 33-387

Contact: Sue Holst

(For immediate release)

573-751-6510

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 20, 2005 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold an informational meeting on Saturday, Oct. 1, to discuss issues related to Stockton State Park near Dadeville. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the Nyblad Amphitheater, which is located in the east loop of the park's campground.

Meeting agenda topics will include upgrades to electric campsites, the addition of camper cabins and new playgrounds. Representatives from the park will be available to provide information and to answer any questions about the park. The public is invited to share comments about the park and its facilities.

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

Stockton State Park is located south of Stockton on Highway 215. Persons requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 417-276-4259 or by calling the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2479 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information on 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/parkssearch.do.

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