The Federation Report
March 9, 2018

In This Issue
Legislative Report:

The legislature is back in session. CFM is watching the following bills:

These are not all the bills CFM is monitoring. Click here to visit our Legislative Action Center to learn more about all the bills affecting conservation and natural resources in Missouri.

From Our Blog:

Conservation  Federation Convention  is Citizens' Opportunity for Input
Over 500 citizens from all over Missouri will attend the Conservation Federation of Missouri's annual convention March 9-11 in Jefferson City.

Citizens often wonder how their voice can be heard when it comes to helping set the direction of conservation and natural resource management in Missouri. The best answer ...

Certified Wildlife  Habitat ®

Recognize your commitment to wildlife and certify your yard, balcony container garden, schoolyard, work landscape or roadside greenspace into a  Certified Wildlife Habitat®

By creating a natural garden with native plants, you are providing essential elements of wildlife habitat: food, water, cover and a place for wildlife to raise their young. Add a water source - such as a birdbath - and follow sustainable gardening practices, and your garden will not only be wildlife-friendly, but it will qualify as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat®.

In addition, a portion of your application processing fee supports the Conservation Federation of Missouri and the National Wildlife Federation's programs to inspire others to make a difference and address declining habitat for bees, butterflies, birds, amphibians and other wildlife. The fee is waived for schools.

Print your
Certified Wildlife Habitat® application  HERE.

Visit  nwf.org/garden to certify today!

CFM Platinum Business Alliance
Members


Thank you to our platinum sponsors.

Pre-Filed Resolutions for the 
CFM  Annual Convention


Pre-filed resolutions for CFM's 82nd Annual  Convention  on March 9-11th, 2018 can now be viewed online here. These resolutions will be discussed and reviewed Saturday morning by the Resource Advisory Committees (RAC) before moving to the Resolutions Committee. The resolutions 
will then go to the General Assembly for a final vote on Sunday. 
Conservation Day at the Capitol



Mark your calendar for Conservation Day at the Capitol on March 27th, 2018. Join CFM and over 30 affiliate organizations at the Capitol for a day of promoting and supporting CFM. 

There are still a few spaces for affiliates to reserve space. Contact Micaela Haymaker at 573-634-2322 or [email protected]  for more information. 
Pull for Conservation: Northwest


Join us April 14th for the 3rd Annual Pull  for  Conservation: Northwest presented by Northwest Missouri's Electric Cooperatives. Event is being held at Boot Hill Shooting Ground LLC, Hamilton, MO. 
Sign up for our 
Interactive Advocacy Portal


If you haven't done so already, sign up for our Legislative Action Center. This interactive advocacy portal allows you to see what bills we are watching that affect conservation and our natural resources.  Once signed up, the system allows residents to see who their representatives are and send already written emails directly to them at the click of a button. 

Through this site you can vote to show us how you feel about legislative bills and send emails or call your representatives to let them know how you want them to vote on important issues.