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Legislative Report
The legislative session ends today. Here are some of the good things that happened the past two weeks.
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HB 260
HJR 18
SB196
HB 260, the poaching bill, was Truly Agreed to and Finally passed by a vote of 138 to 6. Next step is Governor Parson's desk.
Legislation requiring DNR to sell the Eleven Point State Park was defeated.
SB 196 was Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed. This contains the legislation to set up an endowment fund for the Rock Island Trail.
There was no further movement on HJR18 regarding the Conservation Sales Tax.
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Blog
CFM Member Turkey Hunt Brings Rain, Cold and New Friendships
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Andy Carmack with his turkey.
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Last December CFM offered a Nebraska turkey hunt as part of our Holiday On-line Auction. Life member Rodger Benson put in the winning bid and plans were made...
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Get your ticket for the inaugural CFM Conservation Mega Raffle. CFM will sell 1,000 tickets at $50 each. Winners will be drawn Saturday, December 7, 2019 on FB live. The Grand Prize is a G3 Boat, Motor, and Trailer. Other prizes include a Vegas Getaway, Branson Trip Package, Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, CZ P-10s Pistol, Mossberg 930 Turkey/Field Shotgun, Trek Verve 2 Bicycle and a Pelican Elite 50 Cooler.
Want to buy a ticket? Contact CFM at (573) 634-2322 or buy online HERE.
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Certified Wildlife Habitat ®
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Recognize your commitment to wildlife and certify your yard, balcony container garden, schoolyard, work landscape or roadside green space 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®.
Print your Certified Wildlife Habitat®application
HERE.
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CFM Platinum
Business Alliance
Members
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Thank you to our platinum sponsors.
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Outdoors Night at
Busch Stadium
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Outdoors Night returns to the ballpark on
Monday,
June 17th as the Cardinals take on the Marlins at 7:15 p.m. With the purchase of a special theme ticket, fans will take home a Cardinals fishing shirt AND a portion of each ticket will be donated to the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Purchase the special theme tickets at
www.mlb.com/cardinals/tickets/specials/theme-tickets.
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Join us in
Springfield
Thursday, June 13th
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Live in the Springfield area? Plan to join us for the Explore the Outdoors: Springfield event being held at the White River Conference Center on June 13, 2019. We had a great time last year! There will be activities, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Also enjoy a presentation by Entertainer, Humorist, Outdoorsman and Wildlife Impersonator Ralph Duren.
Learn more or register HERE. Don't miss out on this great event.
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National Prairie Day
June 1
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Prairie is a defining landscape of the United States. From the prairies of the Plains and Midwest to the glades, coastal grasslands, and other related communities throughout the country, grasslands have benefited people in countless ways.
In 2016, the Missouri Prairie Foundation established National Prairie Day. The goals of this special day are to enhance public awareness of what prairie is, educate about its value, and motivate and inspire all to support prairie conservation, restoration, and enjoyment. This year, National Prairie Day is Saturday, June 1, 2019.
The Missouri Prairie Foundation will celebrate National Prairie Day by hosting its 10
th annual Prairie BioBlitz on June 1 and 2. For details and to register for the event, visit moprairie.org.
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Save the Date
Explore the Outdoors: Columbia
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Plan to join us for the Explore the Outdoors: Columbia event being held at Bass Pro Shops on July 11, 2019.
Learn more or register
HERE.
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The Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative provides
grants to promote bird habitat conservation projects that provide an educational component for youth. These grants may be awarded to private and public organizations, or to individuals who partner with organizations. Eligible activities include projects that protect, enhance or restore bird habitats on any lands in Missouri. All projects should be habitat based and include a specific educational component for youth.To find out more information or to apply for a Youth Habitat and Education Program grant, please visit www.mobci.net/yhep.
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