OPEN HOUSE IS OCT. 6 FOR MIDEAST SECTION OF KATY TRAIL STATE PARK

JEFFERSON CITY, MO., SEPT. 21, 2007-- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold an informational meeting and open house Saturday, Oct. 6, to discuss issues related to the section of Katy Trail State Park from Matson to Portland. The informational meeting will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Katy Trail State Park's trailhead at Augusta. The open house will continue through 1 p.m.

Staff from Graham Cave State Park, which oversees maintenance of this section of Katy Trail State Park, will be on hand to answer questions concerning the park and current operating plans. Information about volunteer opportunities will be available. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the park and its operations.

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

Katy Trail State Park's Augusta trailhead is located off of Highway 94 in Augusta. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend can make arrangements by calling Graham Cave State Park at 573-564-3476 or 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.

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