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Legislative Report:
The legislature session is winding down. CFM is watching the following bills:
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HCB 1
HB 1237
HB 260
HJR 18
HB 260, the poaching bill, was passed by the Senate this week with an amendment. It will go back to the House to accept the change.
We are watching
HCB 1 and HB 1237 closely. The amendments added to these bills would require the state to sell Eleven Point State Park.
Contact your Senator and thank them for voting for HB 260 and ask them to oppose HCB 1 and HB 1237.
These are not all the bills CFM is monitoring.
Click
here
to visit our Legislative Action Center to learn more about all the bills affecting conservation and natural resources in Missouri.
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Conservation Sales Tax
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Hearing Room 7 was packed for the hearing on HJR 18.
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It was standing room only for the HJR 18 hearing held this week. Thank you to all the CFM affiliates and members that came to show their opposition for HJR 18. It was also a great learning opportunity for our CLC students.
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Blog
Lyme Disease - Know the Signs
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With spring weather upon us and everyone spending more time in the outdoors, it's important to remember to check for ticks when you come back inside. Lyme disease is a real threat that shouldn't be taken lightly. Every year, up to three million people develop the disease in the United States, and a large amount of people suffering from it never realized that Lyme is the cause of their health problems.
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Certified Wildlife Habitat ®
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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®.
Print your Certified Wildlife Habitat®application
HERE.
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CFM Platinum Business Alliance
Members
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Thank you to our platinum sponsors.
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Explore the Outdoors:
Springfield
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Live in the Springfield area? Couldn't make it to CFM Annual Convention but want to support CFM and our mission? Plan to join us for the Explore the Outdoors: Springfield event being held at the White River Conference Center on June 13, 2019. We had a great time last year! There will be activities, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Also enjoy a presentation by Entertainer, Humorist, Outdoorsman and Wildlife Impersonator Ralph Duren.
Learn more or register HERE. Don't miss out on this great event.
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Arrow Rock
Birds and Bees Festival
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Need something to do Saturday, May 11th? Check out the Arrow Rock Birds & Bees Festival. There will be vendors, games, activities, demos, food & drink, education & land conservation information, guided hikes and seminars. Learn more at
https://mrbo.org/birds-and-bees-fest2019/.
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2019
Conservation MEGA Raffle
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Get your ticket for the inaugural CFM Conservation Mega Raffle. CFM will sell 1,000 tickets at $50 each. Winners will be drawn Saturday, December 7, 2019. The Grand Prize is a G3 Boat, Motor, and Trailer. Other prizes include a Vegas Getaway, Branson Trip Package, Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, CZ P-10s Pistol, Mossberg 930 Turkey/Field Shotgun, Trek Verve 2 Bicycle and a Pelican Elite 50 Cooler.
Want to buy a ticket? Contact CFM at (573) 634-2322 or buy online HERE.
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The newest issue of
Conservation Federation is now available online. Read about the Great Missouri Birding Trail, Chasing Missouri Muskies and much more.
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Find the event closest to you!
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Save the Date
Outdoors Night
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Outdoors Night returns to the ballpark on
Monday, June 17th as the Cards take on the Marlins. With the purchase of a special theme ticket, fans will take home a Cardinals fishing shirt AND a portion of each ticket will be donated to the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri. More details to come.
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