[GeoStL] Fw: [Mo-efriends] Missouri State Park eFriends Newsletter -- March 2009

  • From: "tnands" <sydstyr@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "Geocaching Freelist" <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 11:01:11 -0600

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MOGA made the State Park newsletter.

Nancy


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From: "MOPARKS" <moparks@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:20 AM
Subject: [Mo-efriends] Missouri State Park eFriends Newsletter -- March 2009


> Hello, Missouri State Park eFriends
>
> Welcome to the March issue of Missouri State Park eFriends. I would like
> to relay to you the latest news from around the Missouri state park
> system.
>
> In last month's newsletter, I mentioned that staff was working on
> identifying ways to be more efficient and reduce the total budget in this
> current year and next fiscal year because of decreasing revenues. Those
> revenue trends have not improved, and may not improve until late fall or
> next year when the hoped for stimulus and economic turnaround begins.  We
> will find a way to protect and preserve and interpret our resources, as
> our mission dictates, but please be patient with us as we deal with this
> revenue shortfall.
>
> Some of you wrote to me about ideas to raise more money and spend less. I
> really appreciated you taking the time to do that.  These ideas are being
> considered, along with others.  It does not seem that the stimulus bill
> includes funds for state parks infrastructure, although we are looking at
> some employment options for part time or temporary workers.  I have
> confidence that my staff will find ways to get through this crisis, with
> the least impact on our services and resources. But, please be patient.
> There will be unavoidable impacts, such as reduced services, some fee
> increases and probably shortened seasons for some activities.
>
> I will keep you informed as I know more.
>
> We invite your comments on eFriends and the state park system in general.
> Your input is important to us and is used as a tool to provide better
> services to all of our customers.
>
> Douglas Eiken, Director
> Missouri Department of Natural Resources
> Division of State Parks
>
> ======Find the Director and WIN A PRIZE!!! ======
> Congratulations to David Silvey, who correctly guessed Lake of the Ozarks
> State Park as February's location of "Find the Director." He has won a
> gift certificate that can be used for two free nights of camping in any
> Missouri state park or historic site campground. To view last month's
> mystery state park or historic site and read comments from the director,
> go to http://www.mostateparks.com/findthedir209.htm
>
> Each month, a photograph of a state park or historic site taken by Doug
> Eiken, the division director, will be featured along with clues to its
> identity. If you know or can guess the identity of the site, submit your
> answer by March 20 to qualify for a prize.   For more details, go to
> http://www.mostateparks.com/findthedirector.htm
>
> ======Featured Site======
> Wallace State Park, Cameron
> Once considered Mormon country back in the 1830s, this vast park of
> rolling farmland currently offers 501-acres of land to roam, with a
> six-acre lake perfect for fishing and swimming. There are four scenic
> trails that are great for the hiking enthusiast while many picnic sites
> are scattered throughout the park. The campgrounds offer modern restrooms,
> hot showers, a trailer dump station and a playground. In addition, the
> Trice-Dedman Memorial Woods is located just 20 miles from the park and
> features oak trees that are between 160 and 180 years old.
>
> For more information on Wallace State Park, visit
> http://www.mostateparks.com/wallace.htm
>
> ======Special Events======
> March 21
> Montauk Trout Fishing Tournament
> Montauk State Park, Salem
> A trout tournament will be held for men of all ages. There will be fly and
> bait classes and two winners will be chosen in each class for heaviest
> trout and heaviest stringer of trout. Gift certificates will be awarded to
> the winners. Participants can register for the tournament in the Dorman L.
> Steelman Lodge located within the park.
>
> For a complete listing of special events in your area, visit
> http://www.mostateparks.com/events/events.htm
>
> ======Camping Reservation System======
> It's not too early to plan your summer camping trips! Reservations are
> accepted as early as six months prior to the arrival date, which means
> that our reservation center is now processing reservations for both
> Memorial Day weekend and Independence Day. You can plan a fun and
> affordable vacation for the entire family. Reservations can be made online
> for 35 different Missouri state parks and historic sites.
>
> To make your camping reservations, visit
> http://www.mostateparks.com/campres.htm
>
> ======2009 Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure (MOGA)======
> March 27-29 at Mark Twain State Park, Stoutsville
> The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of
> Engineers are co-sponsoring the 2009 Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure
> (MOGA). This large geocaching competition will set the bar higher by
> offering geocachers the opportunity to hunt more than 100 permanent
> caches. Visit the event's Web site at http://www.mogageo.com for more
> details.
>
> ======2009 Katy Trail Ride: Cruisin' on the Katy======
> June 21-26, 2009
> Bicyclists can enjoy nearly 225 miles of Katy Trail State Park on the
> nation's longest developed rail trail from Clinton to St. Charles with
> overnight stops in towns along the trail such as Pilot Grove, Jefferson
> City, Hermann and Augusta. This five-day ride is perfect for intermediate
> riders of all ages and provides participants with the opportunity to
> become acquainted with the communities located along the trail.
>
> Registration information is now available. For additional information or a
> registration form, visit
> http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail/2009ride.htm
>
> ===================================================
> Missouri State Park eFriends Newsletter
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> ===================================================
> Missouri's state parks and historic sites are funded primarily by the
> one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soil and water sales tax. The tax was
> first approved by Missouri voters in 1984 and renewed by voters in 1988,
> 1996 and 2006.
>
>
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