September 4, 2020

In This Issue
National Wildlife Federation
Certified Wildlife Habitat ®


Recognize your commitment to wildlife and certify your yard, balcony container garden, schoolyard, work landscape or roadside green space into a 
Certified Wildlife Habitat®.
Visit nwf.org/garden to certify today!
David Risberg Memorial Grant Challenge


Don't forget!  David's parents, John and Mary, have set up a challenge for this fund and will match every dollar raised up to $50,000.  Please consider donating today so our affiliates can receive grants to fund their boots-on-the-ground conservation projects.  If you have not watched their video, you can do so here.

Donate today!
CFM Option for MSECC

Attention State of Missouri Employees:  

Choose the Conservation Federation of Missouri as your charitable giving option for the
Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign (MSECC), an annual, unified fundraising effort comprised of charitable organizations throughout the state.  This payroll deduction process is provided by the state of Missouri as a service to its employees.  Visit https://msecc.mo.gov/ to learn more.

CFM's MSECC ID is #8496

CFM Store
It's great weather to be out on the water! Represent CFM with this "Clean water = great beer," shirt today!
CFM Platinum 
Business Alliance
Members
Thank you to our platinum sponsors.
Operation Game Thief

If you witness or suspect a wildlife violation, report it to your local conservation agent or call the toll-free number 1-800-392-1111.  You may remain anonymous and you may ask to be considered for a reward if you wish.  
Click HERE for more information about OGT.
Celebrating our 85th Anniversary

September 10th, 2020 is the 85th Anniversary of the Conservation Federation of Missouri!  Join us from the comfort of your home at 5:00pm as CFM Executive Director Tyler Schwartze and President Mossie Schallon host our virtual event and hear remarks from a star line-up of guest speakers.


Pull for Conservation: Central
Thank you!


Thank you to all of those who came out to shoot at the Central Pull for Conservation last weekend!  It was a great event and although we had a little rain, the temperature was perfect.  Another big thank you to our sponsors and volunteers, we couldn't do it without you.  Thank you to all who help us support conservation in Missouri.


85th Anniversary Magazine Special Edition


The Special Edition of the Conservation Federation magazine has arrived!  If you haven't heard, September 10th, 2020 is our 85th Anniversary!  Please enjoy this issue and read articles like Conservation Through the Ages, To my Grandchildren's Grandchildren, and Boone and Bo: The Autumn of Their Years.  


Business Alliance Spotlight

Orscheln Farm & Home has been a Missouri staple since 1960.  As a family owned and operated company, they are dedicated to our mission to conserve our natural resources and preserve our outdoor heritage.  Please consider them for all of your farming, food plot, and sporting goods needs.

View their products b

Walk with Us into a 
Bright Future

Dear Conservation Friend,
 
We hope you are safe, well and making the most of an anything-but-usual summer. If there is any silver lining to it, maybe it is affording you the chance to stay local and savor the incredibly beautiful and scenic areas in our backyard.

The Conservation Federation has built a strong base from many decades of generous supporters, and we will weather this economic storm. Nevertheless, the storm is significant and could last a long time. Funds we bring in now will give us the advantage and stability to think ahead. Our Board of Directors and leadership team within CFM are engaged, energetic and thinking strategically in so many ways. 

Therefore, we want to make what could be an unusual request. Might you consider making a gift to the Conservation Federation of Missouri now to ensure that we are able to carry out our critical mission during these trying times? 

Thank you for giving this unusual request careful consideration. Please feel to contact our staff if you should have any questions.
 
Yours in Conservation,
 
Tyler Schwartze
Executive Director


COVID-19 Update
Thank you for your continued support of the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM).  We hope you and your loved ones are safe and secure.  CFM is continuing our mission during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are utilizing our resources, our talented team, and our statewide network to be responsive during this unusual time.  The CFM staff continue our mission to ensure conservation of our wildlife and natural resources and preservation of our outdoor heritage through advocacy, education and partnerships.  Feel free to continue to contact us through our normal phone numbers and email address and stay up-to-date on our Facebook page here.