Federation Report - April 29, 2022
It's Officially Missouri Outdoors Week!

Governor Mike Parson recently signed a proclamation declaring April 24-30 as Missouri Outdoors Week. Thank you the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation for partnering with us to celebrate Missouri's outdoors this month! Missouri has so much to offer its citizens and people from around the world. How will you celebrate this month? Be sure to tag @confedmo and @missouriconservationheritage in your social media posts as we wrap up this month. We appreciate all you do to protect our natural resources in Missouri!
Conservation Leadership Corps
Last Chance to Apply!

The Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) is accepting applications for new members for the 2022-2023 school year, now through the end of the month! CFM is seeking highly-motivated young people with an interest in the outdoors. We're accepting applications from current high school sophomores through college sophomores. Students do NOT have to be pursuing a degree in conservation to apply, but simply need to have an interest in conservation and natural resources. Apply and learn more at the button below.
Springfield Banquet Series
Online Registration Ends Soon!

May 12th, 2022

We are proud to announce we will be bringing back the CFM Banquet Series to Springfield this year! Register online now for this event. There will be time to network with one another, share a meal together, and enjoy a fun evening of live and silent auctions and raffles. You won't want to miss it!
Missouri Monarch Raffle

Take a chance to win a piece of history. The Missouri Monarch bronze statue was created by Glenn Chambers in 2012 of the world record non-typical white-tailed deer. The Missouri Monarch buck was found dead near St. Louis in 1981. The winning ticket will be drawn on May 12, 2022 at the CFM Springfield banquet. Tickets are $20 each or $50 for three and can be purchased in the CFM store at the button below.
Get Outside Web Series

CFM's Young Professionals invite you to attend their second annual spring web series! This series will share with you, outdoor opportunities in our state during the spring including foraging, fishing, and outdoor recreation at conservation areas and state parks! Join us on Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm beginning May 10th. First up is Kirsten Alvey-Mudd who will give an Intro to Spring Foraging. Registration is free and open to the public and is available at the button below.
WOW Outdoor School

Have you ever been to a WOW School event? Sessions include educational courses in Outdoor Survival, Fly Fishing, Paddle Sports, Nature Crafting, Shooting Sports, Natural History, and much more! Registration is open for all ages and available at the button below.

Springfield, May 6-7 - Registration Open
Roaring River, October 7-9th - Coming Soon
Legislative Update

We are approaching the final two weeks of the legislative session, with it ending on Friday, May 12. The deadline to pass the FY23 budget is May 6th. We will be keeping a close eye on all the bills listed on our Legislative Action Center (LAC) as the session draws to a close. View all the bills that we are currently tracking on the LAC at the button below.
Business Partner Spotlight:
Drury Hotels

In 1973, my father and his brothers built the first Drury Inn on a simple promise—to provide clean rooms, friendly service, and a good night’s sleep at a good and honest price. Nearly 50 years later, that promise still stands. From the beginning, quality and value have been our guiding principles. But it is our consistency in living up to these that has earned us the J.D. Power award for “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Midscale Hotel Chains” for an unprecedented 16 years running. This legacy gives us a lot to live up to. But I’m confident that our extended Drury family is more than up to the challenge. Thank you for your trust in Drury Hotels. We will never stop working to earn your loyalty.

Warmly,

Chuck Drury, President & CEO
New Affiliate:
Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance

Please join us in welcoming CFM's newest affiliate organization, the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance (LOWA)! LOWA is working to help preserve, protect, and improve one of Missouri's most valuable assets: the Lake of the Ozarks.

OWA began when 18 local, state, & federal agencies joined together to hold several public meetings around the lake to gauge interest in starting a citizen-led watershed group for the Lake of the Ozarks. This was because watersheds all over the nation were facing an ever-growing crisis of pollution to watersheds, their native flora, fauna, and aquatic life as well as detrimental damage to the economic, social, and environmental health to these watersheds. LOWA’s creators were inspired to take a proactive approach to their watershed and its planning. LOWA was incorporated August 3, 2006.
Della Mae Jones - A Savior of the Hills

This is a collection of short stories about a Shannon County, Missouri hill woman and the many lives she touched during the Great Depression and the wars that followed as seen through the eyes of her young grandson, Jerry, who loved her dearly.

About the author: Jerry Presley was born in December 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of six months, he went to live with his grandmother, Della Jones, on the family farm near Low Wassie, Missouri. It was there that Jerry learned about nature, hard work, family, and friendships.

The Conservation Federation of Missouri would like to thank Mr. Presley for donating a portion of the proceeds from this book to support our mission.
The CFM Store is Back!

Check here for restocked CFM merch on the newly remodeled CFM Store. We have hats, t-shirts, Charles Schwartz prints, and so much more. Represent the Conservation Federation of Missouri with some new gear!
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.
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®.
CFM Platinum Sponsors

Thank you to the dedicated partnership from our platinum sponsors!