Conservation Federation of Missouri

Affiliate Highlight: Missouri Pioneers! The Missouri Conservation Pioneers shall operate under the following core beliefs and guiding principles: As lifelong conservationists, Missouri Conservation Pioneers members support the conservation mission in Missouri and the conservation programs of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Retirees represent a valuable resource for the maintenance and furtherance of conservation programs. The organization shall promote communication between the retiree community and Department leaders, between active and retired staff of the Department, and among retirees. Retirees should have access to timely and accurate information on conservation issues. The Missouri Conservation Pioneers will strive to communicate news within the retiree community.

Member Monday! This week we are highlighting Life Member April Hoffman. Not only is April a Life Member, but she is also the Founder and CEO of our affiliate partners Wild Souls Wildlife Rescue and Rehab! Interested in becoming a CFM member? Visit www.confedmo.org/join

The deadline to register for CFMs 89th Annual Convention is today! Don't miss out on CFM's biggest event of the year! With educational sessions, celebration, guest speakers, and important work protecting our state's natural resources, you don't want to miss out! Visit https://lnkd.in/gy6yvnpH to register now!

The Natural Resource Breakout Sessions (NRBS) agendas are now available on our website! These virtual Zoom sessions kick off CFM’s 89th Annual Convention and will take place in the evening from Feb. 25-27 and Mar. 3-4. NRBS will review proposed resolutions and have special guest speakers to give updates on Missouri's natural resources. To participate, you must be a CFM member and registered for the convention. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in critical conservation discussions with experts and fellow members! ?? Convention Registration Closes: Friday, Feb. 14 ?? View NRBS Agendas & Register Here: confedmo.org/convention

CFM is excited to announce the winners for our 2024 Conservation Achievement Awards! A full list of winners can be seen at here: https://conta.cc/4178hb8 The winners will be celebrated at our Award Ceremony on Friday, March 7th. Tickets must be purchased to attend. You can purchase tickets and find more information on our 89th Annual Convention here: https://lnkd.in/gy6yvnpH

Today, conservation supporters showed up in force to testify in support of Senate Bill 105, the Cease the Sale bill! CFM, along with several other organizations and citizens, stood together to advocate for stopping the sale of Callery pear and other select invasive plants in Missouri. This hearing was a great first step in the legislative process, but we have more steps ahead this session to make this bill law! Thank you to our dedicated conservation advocates and legislators who are working to protect Missouri’s natural resources for future generations. To stay up to date on this bill and all the legislation CFM is tracking this session, visit our Legislative Action Center: https://lnkd.in/g7Eq3WJ3. Let’s keep the momentum going! ???? #CeaseTheSale #SB105 #HB60 #ConservationMatters

Throwback Thursday! This photo was labeled as "Registration at CFM's Annual Convention," but we are uncertain on the exact year. Attendees would pick up Convention agendas and some last minute guest would fill out their registration as they showed up. Luckily, Convention registration is a bit simpler now, and you can register online at https://lnkd.in/gy6yvnpH. The deadline to register is Feb. 13, so don't wait any longer to sign-up!

?? Exciting News! Thanks to the generous support of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and MFA Incorporated, our Share the Harvest program had a record-breaking year! ???? More venison donations than ever before are helping feed Missouri families in need while supporting local agriculture. ?? A huge thank you to our partners and the hunters who made this possible! Together, we’re making a real impact. Read the full release here: ??https://lnkd.in/gB9GFCw4 Learn more & get involved: ?? https://lnkd.in/gBYGMCyt #ShareTheHarvest #HuntingForHunger #ConservationInAction #FeedingMissouri

A few CLC Students had an opportunity to participate in a shooting workshop and camping trip this previous weekend. While some students had a bit of experience shooting before, this was the first time for other students ever holding a fire arm! Students met at MDC's Golden Valley Shooting Range and practice both shotgun and rifle shooting for a few hours. They camped overnight at a nearby Conservation Area, and enjoyed time around the campfire discussing conservation topics and school! A few students had such a great time that they decided to return to the shooting range the next day to get even more practice! The application for CLC is currently open! if you or someone you know is a high school sophomore through college sophomore, visit confedmo.org/clc to learn more about the program and to apply!

Affiliate Spotlight: Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers! "Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers (SMFF), based in Springfield MO, was founded in 1982 and is still a thriving and growing organization. Our primary conservation efforts as Stream Team #57 focus on Crane Creek by conducting stream and roadways clean-ups, and biannual Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring. We provide countless educational opportunities through monthly programs on the second Thursday of each month, and fly-tying or fly-casting instruction on the third Thursday of each month. A variety of additional activities and events during the year encourage learning and building community (fellowship). Upcoming activities and events are posted on our Facebook page. Guests are always welcome, with no membership obligation. Our group is very welcoming and encouraging to all folks, regardless of skill level, including women and kids." Visit www.SWMOFlyfishers.org for more info!