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Mississippi MDWFP staff participate in national outdoor recreation symposium

Several employees from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks attended the National R3 Symposium last week in Des Moines, Iowa. The event brought together outdoor professionals from across the country to share ideas and strategies.

The symposium focused on expanding participation in outdoor activities and ensuring the future of conservation and outdoor recreation. Attendees discussed ways to grow engagement and preserve outdoor traditions for future generations.

MDWFP officials expressed pride in bringing these ideas back to Mississippi. They emphasized the department’s commitment to connecting more people to outdoor experiences and promoting conservation efforts statewide.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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