Federation Report - January 5, 2024

MDC Director Parker Pauley Announces Retirement

Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, Sara Parker Pauley, recently announced her plans to retire after over three decades of public service. CFM would like to congratulate Director Parker Pauley on her retirement and thank her for her many years of hard work protecting Missouri's natural resources. Parker Pauley's retirement will be effective on July 1st. To read the entire announcement, view MDC's press release HERE.

Voting Now Open for

CFM Board Elections

CFM's 2024 board elections are open for voting until January 31. Check out the nominees' bios and videos on our website HERE and have your say in shaping the future of our organization. Don't miss this chance to make a difference! Elections are an important part of achieving our mission of serving Missourians and their natural resources. You must be a CFM member to vote. Not a member? Join today by visiting our website HERE!

PFQF Missouri State Habitat Meeting, Jan. 19-20

Join Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever of Missouri for their ninth Annual State Habitat Meeting on January 19th and 20th in Columbia, Missouri. There will be many different speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and more! You wont want to miss all that this event has to offer. To learn more details and register, visit PFQF's website HERE.

MRBO Host Winter Webinar Series!

Join Missouri River Bird Observatory for their Winter Learning Series every Monday, 1/8-2/25 through Zoom. This is a great opportunity to learn about a variety of different topics, including legislative advocacy, plastic waste, bird migration, and much more! Signing up is free, and you can attend as many sessions as you like. To see a full schedule of the Webinar and sign up, visit MRBO's website HERE.

Don't Miss Your Chance to Win a One-of-a Kind Shotgun and a Box of Non-toxic Ammo!

CFM and Missouri Conservation Pioneers are partnering up to raffle off a rare gun! This is a MDC 50th Anniversary Commemorative 1987 Browning 20 Gauge Pump Shotgun that has NEVER BEEN FIRED! In keeping with CFM's commitment to a no-lead game ammunition future, the winner will also receive a box of Federal lead-free, tungsten, size 5 shotgun shells. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Get your tickets at our website HERE. A winner will be drawn at CFM's Annual Convention in the Spring.

Missouri Grasslands Summit:

Save the Date!

CFM is partnering with MDC and NRCS to bring you the Missouri Grasslands Summit, a three day event dedicated to sharing knowledge and collaborating on grasslands management within the state. The Summit will be held April 9-11, 2024 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, MO. Stay tuned for more information on the agenda and registration. Interested in sponsoring the event? Visit our website HERE to view the sponsorship options.

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!