Federation Report - June 23, 2022
CFM Photo Contest
Opens July 1st

Since its inception in 1935, the Conservation Federation of Missouri has been proud to showcase our state’s rich outdoor heritage and its diverse wildlife, plants, and habitats. This is our second year for the photo contest to share our member’s artistic observations. There are four categories for photographs with instructions and guidelines for submissions. Honors will be given for first place in each category and first, second, and third place overall. Many submissions will appear in our web and print media. Photos will be judged on creativity, impact, content, and visual quality. We hope you will join us and enjoy photography of our great Missouri outdoors.
Pull for Conservation: Central
Register now!

CFM would like to invite you to join us for the Central Pull for Conservation clay shoot on August 13th. This 16th annual event will take place again at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports near Columbia. Register as a team or as an individual at the button below. We will also have fun side games! Lunch will be available for purchase. Learn more by clicking the button.
Get Outside Web Series
Now on YouTube

Did you miss the Get Outside Web Series? Don't worry, all of the sessions are now available on the CFM YouTube Channel! Visit our channel to hear from experts in the field on springtime wild food foraging, cooking what you catch while fishing, and outdoor opportunities at Missouri Conservation Areas and State Parks. There is something for everyone, so be sure to check out the channel.

If you would like to check out our previous web series on monarchs and pollinators or an introduction to hunting, those videos are available as well.
‘Most Significant Wildlife Conservation Bill
in the Last Half-Century’
Passes U.S. House

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a bill to prevent wildlife extinctions by funding locally-led conservation efforts. If it becomes law, Missouri will receive roughly $21 million to restore habitat, remove invasive species and help around 580 species of concern, including greater prairie chicken, lake sturgeon, and swamp rabbits.

CFM thanks everyone that has reached out to their members of Congress to get it to pass the House. The bill now heads to the Senate, having strong bipartisan support, with 35 cosponsors, including Missouri Senator Roy Blunt, helping lead the effort. Last fall he made stops around the state promoting the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.
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 the proceeds from this book to support our mission.
CFM Store

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!