News Release No. 425

INFORMATIONAL MEETING AND BIRDS OF PREY PROGRAM
PLANNED FOR ST. FRANCOIS STATE PARK OCT. 22

Volume 33-425

Contact: Sue Holst

(For immediate release)

573-751-6510

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 12, 2005 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold an informational meeting on Saturday, Oct. 22, to discuss issues related to St. Francois State Park near Bonne Terre. The meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the park's campground amphitheater, located directly behind the showerhouse, and the public is invited.

Representatives from the park will outline upcoming plans for the next year and discuss any issues or concerns related to the park. The public is invited to share comments about the park and its facilities.

Immediately following the meeting, the World Bird Sanctuary from St. Louis will present a program on birds of prey. Visitors will learn about the birds and watch as they fly inches above their heads.

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.

St. Francois State Park is located on U.S. Highway 67 in St. Francois County. Persons requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 573-358-2173 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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