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David Risberg Memorial
David Risberg was an avid outdoorsman with a love of hunting and fishing, and an abiding interest in preservation, conservation and management of natural resources. A memorial grant program has been set up to provide funding to CFM's affiliated organizations to take action on conservation projects.
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 to these boots on the ground projects that are funded in his honor.
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HB 1711 heads for the Governors desk!
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HB 1711, CFM's "Share the Harvest Snack Stick Bill" passed the House 159-0, then unanimously passing the Senate Ag Committee, on Wednesday April 29th the Senate passed it by a vote of 29-1, advancing it to Governor Parson's desk.
In this time of enormous pressure on our legislators, the passage of this bill when so many other urgent matters are being shelved is testament to the quality of the bill and the relentless efforts of the supporters. Also to the clarity of the legislators and the leaders of both parties and both chambers to ensure this urgent bill did not vanish in the face of the massive legislative distractions forced by the budgetary impact of the pandemic. Thanks to everyone that took action on this bill this session.
Tyler Schwartze
Executive Director
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Eye's up Birders,
Grants Available!
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The Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative (MoBCI) provides financial support to private and public organizations or to individuals who have partnerships that carry out bird habitat conservation projects in Missouri. Eligible activities include projects that protect, enhance or restore bird habitats on any lands in Missouri. All projects should be habitat based and include an educational component for youth. Learn more and apply here.
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CFM has launched the Missouri Nature Minute! It's a series of short videos sharing some timely natural events with you. Get out and enjoy the outdoors with the Missouri Nature Minute!
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CFM Specialty License Plates
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We are considering personalized CFM License Plates! Please fill out this survey and let us know your interest. Share your ideas in the link below. We appreciate your help! Please share the survey with your friends that might be interested.
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LIMITED AVAILABILITY: "Bring 'em back to Missouri" T-shirts with the CFM medallion on the front ONLY $8.00. Get yours today!
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Support the Conservation Federation of Missouri by subscribing to the Ranger Rick family of magazines. Give your young adventurer the perfect reading material for bedtime reading. There are issues available for ages 0 to 4, ages 4 to 7 and ages 7 to 12.
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CFM Platinum
Business Alliance
Members
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Thank you to our platinum sponsors.
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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.
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Ron Coleman dedicated his life to conservation and will be missed by so many. Ron was a board member for 40 years, life member, 2005 Conservationist of the Year, and President of CFM. Per the wishes of his family, contributions can be made in his memory to the Conservation Leadership Corps. You can donate by clicking here:
https://www.confedmo.org/roncoleman/, or by mailing it to: Conservation Federation of Missouri, Attn: Ron Coleman Memorial, 728 W. Main St. Jefferson City, MO 65101.
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State Parks Phased Reopening
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Missouri State Parks has begun their phased reopening. Several parks like Elephant Rocks and Watkins Woolen Mill, that were closed the past couple months due to overcrowding have begun to open under specific guidelines, learn more about those parks
here.
Park campgrounds are also reopening starting next week. Online reservations will be open May 18th for camping to begin on May 26th. You can read more of the details
here.
*Photo by CFM member Mark Nettles.
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CLC Accepting Applications
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CLC is accepting applications! If you know of any conservation-minded young people that will be high school juniors through college juniors this fall, please encourage them to apply. You can send them the link below, send them to our website, or have them contact Colton at [email protected].
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Squirrel and Bass Season Opening Soon!
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*Photo by CFM member Reva Dow.
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Own a piece of history with this one of a kind Winchester rifle! This beautifully crafted Winchester Model 70 is chambered in .300 Win Mag. The action features leafy scrollwork with the National Wild Turkey Federation Logo, State of Missouri Seal, and two elk. A Leopold scope accompanies this rare rifle to complete an already stunning work of art. The rifle is kept safe in a leather and felt hard case featuring a combination lock and the National Wild Turkey Federation logo in leather.
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Response letters have come back from the Department of Conservation and the Department of Transportation. These letters are in response to the resolutions passed by the CFM General Assembly at Convention in March. Thank you to our membership for being active in conservation policy and sharing their voice.
Click
this link and scroll to the bottom of the page to read the responses.
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Garden for Wildlife Month
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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®.
Receive 20% off your total when you certify and purchase any Certified Wildlife Habitat sign. This is a limited time offer available online only May 1- June 30 2019.
Certify here.
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