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Legislative Report:
The legislature is back in session. CFM is watching the following bills:
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CFM staff, board members and members were present at the Capitol to support the poaching fines bill.
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.
Sign up for the legislative action center is FREE. If you have not already joined, please consider joining today.
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CFM Blog
Have you mentored
anyone lately?
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CFM members are active and engaged outdoors people. Whether you like to hunt, fish, camp, bike, or any one of hundreds of other available outdoor opportunities, we know how to get it done. Our outdoor skills weren't something that we were born with though, each of us had a mentor to show us the ropes and help us get to where we are today.
I grew up on a farm in Pike County with...
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Explore the Outdoors:
Kansas City
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Registration for Explore the Outdoors: Kansas City is now open!
Event will be held May 2, 2019 at the Bass Pro Shops in Independence, MO. There will be fun activities, dinner, keynote speaker and live and silent auctions. Join us for this great event!
Learn more or register HERE.
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Conservation Award Winners
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| Conservationist of the Year- Charley Burwick and Lisa Berger |
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| Outstanding Lifetime Achievement- Martin MacDonald |
Missouri 2018 Conservationists of the Year
Outstanding Lifetime Achievement
Martin MacDonald
Conservation Communicator of the Year
Brandon Butler
Corporate Conservationist of the Year
Sun Solar
Conservation
Educator of the Year
Jay Barber
Conservation Organization of the Year
Missouri River Relief
Professional Conservationist of the Year
Amy Buechler
Water Conservationist of the Year
Tom Whelan
Youth Conservationist of the Year
Klee Bruce
Wildlife Conservationist of the Year
Tom Westhoff
Conservationist of the Year
Charley Burwick and Lisa Berger
Conservation Legislator (House) of the Year
Representative Don Rone
Conservation Legislator (Senate) of the Year
Senator Jason Holsman
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CFM Store
New items are available in the
CFM online store.
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| Olive Clean Water = Great Beer T-Shirt |
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Visit the CFM store 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 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.
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CFM Platinum Business Alliance
Members
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Thank you to our platinum sponsors.
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Congratulations to
Tyler Schwartze,
New CFM Executive Director
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Tyler Schwartze, CFM Executive Director
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Conservation Federation of Missouri's President Gary Van De Velde announces the selection of Mr. Tyler Schwartze as CFM's new Executive Director.
"Mr. Schwartze exemplifies the values of a true conservationist. The Federation
looks
forward to Tyler's leadership conserving and preserving Missouri's wildlife and natural resources for many years to come," said Gary Van De Velde.
"I am very honored to lead the Conservation Federation to support the great outdoor traditions we have in Missouri. We are so lucky to live in a state that is extremely diverse in wildlife, natural resources and recreational opportunities. I am committed to preserving and promoting these outdoor heritages so they can be enjoyed for generations to come," Schwartze states.
The Conservation Federation of Missouri was founded in 1935 when fish, forests, and wildlife were decimated across the state. Since then, CFM has worked diligently with many partners to ensure conservation of Missouri's wildlife and natural resources.
"Seeing the positive impact the outdoors can have on people, especially our youth, when they learn and get engaged is very rewarding. CFM is very lucky to have so many dedicated affiliates, partners, volunteers and members that help us pave the way for sustaining these outdoor resources for the future," said Schwartze.
Read the full release HERE.
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Pull for Conservation:
Northwest
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| 2018 Sporting Clays Classic in Hamilton, MO |
Plan to join us for the 4th Annual Pull for Conservation: Northwest presented by Northwest Missouri's Electric Cooperatives on April 13 in Hamilton. Registration includes a one-year membership to CFM and a complimentary lunch sponsored by Northwest Missouri Electric Cooperatives. There will be prizes, competition, games and a silent auction this year.
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2019 Risberg Grants
Awarded to Affiliates
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| Missouri Parks Association was just one of many affiliates that received grant money at CFM's annual convention. |
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The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) awarded the 2019 David Risberg Memorial Grants at the affiliate luncheon during our annual convention. These grants honor the memory of David A. Risberg, who was passionate about conservation, by making conservation projects across Missouri possible. These grants are only available to CFM affiliate organizations.
"CFM is very proud to announce and honor these award winners that will administer boots on the ground projects in David's memory. These projects will have such a huge positive and lasting impact on the lives of many youth and adults in the outdoors in Missouri," said Tyler Schwartze, CFM Executive Director.
Again this year, the demand for these grants was much greater than the funds available. CFM continues to raise the necessary funds to grow this important endowment so we may fund many more of the worthy projects our
partners hope to implement across Missouri.
The 16 CFM Affiliates who received a share of the $15,000 distributed through the second year of the David Risberg Memorial Grants are:
- Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri
- Forest Re-Leaf of Missouri
- Little Blue River Watershed Coalition
- Missouri Caves and Karst Conservancy
- Missouri Hunting Heritage Foundation
- Missouri Parks & Recreation Association
- Missouri Parks Association
- Missouri Prairie Foundation
- Missouri Stream Team United
- Missouri Trappers Association
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- Ozark Trail Association
- Open Space Council for the Saint Louis Region
- St. Louis Audubon Society
- Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Graduate Student Organization - MU
- Young Outdoorsmen United
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83rd CFM Annual Convention
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83rd Annual Convention Banquet Crowd
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The 83rd Annual CFM Convention was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and donated items. We thank you for your support and look forward to another great year. We will continue to be the "Voice for Missouri Outdoors."
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2019 - 1 Support for Raising Missouri's Wildlife Violation Fines
2019 - 2 Repeal Missouri Legislation Outlawing Plastic Bags Ban
2019 - 3 Incentive Program to Maintain Privately-Owned Pollinator Habitat
2019 - 4 Support Efforts That Would Increase the Responsible Use of Prescribed Fire as a Habitat Management Tool
2019 - 5 Support Eleven Point, Bryant Creek, Ozark Mountain and Jay Nixon State Parks
2019 - 7 Support for Feral Hog Eradication
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Conservation Leadership Corps
(CLC) accepting applications
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The CLC is looking for NEW recruits. Do you know anyone who might be interested?
Check
out this great youth education program. It is a resume builder and a great way to make you stand out from the crowd. Learn more at www.confedmo.org/clc. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Applications due by May 1st.
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Conservation Day at the Capitol
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Join CFM for Conservation Day at the Capitol on April 3, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Then join us for a pint or two after a day of celebrating and supporting conservation and natural resources. There will be a Networking Social co-hosted by CFM and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers at JPhennys (215 E. High St.) from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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