Federation Report - March 15, 2024

Convention Survey

Now Live!

CFM's Annual Convention has come to a close, and now is the time to provide your feedback. Your suggestions can help us provide the best program possible in the future. Even if you enjoyed everything, or weren't even in attendance, we encourage everyone to fill out the survey. It should only take a few minutes! Click HERE to complete the survey. The survey will close on 3/31.

Thank you to everyone who was in attendance, to all our volunteers, all who donated auction items, our esteemed speakers, and everyone who helped make our Convention a wonderful event!

Grasslands Summit Registration Closes Soon!

The 2024 Grasslands Summit will be a one of a kind opportunity to discuss the past, present, and future of Missouri's grasslands with resources agencies, business partners, and stakeholders. The Summit is a collaborative effort between many agencies and non-profit partners in an effort to look at what management practices have worked in the past, which have not worked, brainstorm new approaches, and chart a path forward for the grasslands in Missouri. The Summit will be held at the Capitol Plaza in Jefferson City on April 9-11.

The Invasive Bills Needs Your Support NOW!

Senate Bill 1281 was heard this week in the Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources. We urge you to contact your state senators on this committee to urge them to vote in support of the bill, which will hopefully be voted on after legislative spring break next week. You can view the Senate Committee HERE.

Several government agencies and NGOs have had to develop programs to remove invasives at a great cost in time and public resources. This bill aims to prohibit future sales and intentional distribution in Missouri of five invasive plant Species: Burning bush, Callery pear, Climbing euonymus (also known as wintercreeper), Japanese honeysuckle, and Sericea lespedeza.

By visiting CFM's Legislative Action Center, you can learn more about the bill, and click a button to easily send a message to your representative (HB 2124) or senator (SB1281) in support of these bills. Click HERE to visit the LAC.

2024 Resolutions

Posted on CFM Website

CFM's membership voted on and passed 8 resolutions at this year's annual Convention. CFM staff will now begin to send them to the intended recipients. To view all of the resolutions, visit our website HERE. Stay tuned as we upload responses from the recipients on the same web page. Thank you to all the resolution authors, the Resolutions Committee, and the Resource Advisory Committees for their hard work in bringing these resolutions to the membership.

CFM Teams Up with MONWTF for Annual Governor's Youth Turkey Hunt

CFM and the MONWTF are once again teaming up to present the Annual Governor's Youth Turkey Hunt. Missouri Youth ages 10-15 will have an opportunity to learn important turkey hunting skills and get paired up with a mentor to go out and put their skills to the test on premier hunting land. To learn more about the Governor's Youth Turkey Hunt, and fill out an application, visit MONWTF's website HERE. Preference will be given to first time hunters, but applications will be accepted from returning hunters in case not all spots are filled.

Save the Date: Conservation Day at the Capitol - April 3

As part of CFM's mission to advocate for Missouri's rich outdoor legacy, we are excited to present our annual Conservation Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 3rd. This is a great chance to meet with your Representative and Senator to let them know the importance of passing good conservation bills, and respecting the constitutional authority of the Missouri Department of Conservation. We will be joined by many of our affiliate organizations in the Rotunda to provide legislators with important conservation info.

Native Plant Sales

The Missouri Prairie Foundation will be hosting native plant sales throughout the state this Spring, More information on each Missouri Prairie Foundation/Grow Native! sale, including participating vendors and pre-order details, can be found HERE.

CFM Store Restocked!

Our online store is full of all your favorite merchandise, including our new Voice of Missouri Outdoors shirts! We also have hats, Charles Schwartz prints, drinkware, 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 as a Certified Wildlife Habitat®.

CFM Platinum Sponsors

Thank you to the dedicated partnership from our platinum sponsors!