News Release No. 406

INFORMATIONAL MEETING PLANNED FOR
GRAND GULF STATE PARK OCT. 15

Volume 33-406

Contact: Sue Holst

(For immediate release)

573-751-6510

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 3, 2005- - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold an informational meeting on Saturday, Oct. 15, to discuss issues related to Grand Gulf State Park near Thayer. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park and the public is invited.

Representatives from the park will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Visitors are invited to share comments on the park and its facilities. Refreshments will be served.

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

Grand Gulf State Park is located six miles west of Thayer on Highway W. Persons requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 417-264-7600 or by calling the department toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For information about 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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