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Since 1997, the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation has provided more than $11 million for conservation and outdoor recreation. In 2011 alone, we funded over 30 projects totalling $1.3 million. |
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Foundation Funds over 30 Projects in 2011
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In 2011, the Foundation provided more than $225,000 to fund more than 30 projects across the state. A few of these projects include $90,000 in partnership grants such as Missouri Girls Exploring Nature, Protecting Missouri's Migrant Birds in Guatamala Conservation Area, Trail and Picnic Shelter for Boy Scouts, trail restoration at Painted Rock Conservation Area in Osage County and Missouri's Elk Restoration Program. $135,000 in other projects include Tree Planting for Joplin Missouri, relocating a fishing dock on Lake Jacomo, and Flippen Cave Gate habitat protection for gray bats. Additional projects using Stream Stewardship Trust Funds accounted for approximately $466,000 including projects in Phelps, Dent, Dallas, Howell and Cape Girardeau Counties. For details on many other projects receiving Foundation funding in 2011, visit www.mochf.org/projects. |
MCHF Appoints New Board Member
The MCHF Board welcomes new member Jim Carson of Springfield. Jim and his wife Ginny have lived on the family farm in Lawrence Country for many years where Jim has,  with the help of the MDC and various incentive programs such as EQIP and WHIP, transformed the 400+ acres into a farm where wildlife and commercial farming and cattle raising not only coexist but where they benefit each other. Jim is an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, backpacking, hiking and anything else outdoors. At its December Board meeting, MCHF recognized outgoing Board members Chris Nattinger (2005-2011) and Andy Dalton (2009-2011) and thanked them for their dedication to conservation and MCHF. See additional information of current Board members.
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Foundation Approves $40,000 in Partnerships Grants
At its February 24, 2012 Board meeting, the MCHF Board approved 16 partnership grants totaling a little over $40,000:
- Discover Nature Schools Program - $2370
- Macon Family Outdoor Fun Day - $1000
- Grand Pass Bird Monitoring Station - $3800
- Native Prairie Appreciation Field Trip - $2339
- 75th Anniversary Commission Partner Gifts - $2000
- Springfield/Green County Parks Archery Program - $5000
- Grand River Clean Up - $5220
- Missouri Girls Exploring Nature - $2000
- Smithville Lake Disabled Deer & Turkey Hunting Blinds - $6000
- Bennett Spring Kids Fishing Day - $800
- Eagle Days 2013-Chain of Rocks - $1700
- Kansas City Wildlands Blue River Signage - $1275
- Green Roof for Observation Shelter - $2500
- DeKalb County Upland Gme Bird Youth Day - $600
- Sugar Creek Gobbler's Weekend Outdoor Workshop - $1000
- MO National Archery in Schools National Tournament - $2400
Additional details of the projects are available on our web site. |
 Bennett Spring Fundraising Update
Since last May the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation has been fundraising to build a fishing/viewing platform at Bennett Spring State Park. Organizations and individuals names will be displayed on a bronze plaque at the site, along with other generous donors who gave at least $1000. We truly appreciate every donation - small and large. Donations have been received from many ranging from MCHF Board members, Conservation Commissioners (past and present), anglers, hunting & fishing organizations, businesses, memorial contributions and individuals and families who enjoy Bennett Spring. To make a donation to MCHF or toward this important project, you may use this link to Donate Now. Please state you would like your donation to go towards the Bennett Spring Platform, or you can mail a check to MCHF, PO Box 366, Jefferson City, MO 65102. |
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The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization founded in 1997 to help meet financial needs placed on natural resource conservation and conservation-related outdoor recreation.
The Foundation is separate from the Missouri Department of Conservation but supports that agency's mission of protecting the state's fish, forestry, and wildlife resources for all Missourians. We are governed by a volunteer board comprised of conservation, community, and business leaders. By working with Missouri Department of Conservation staff, who partner with conservation groups statewide, we fund projects that immediately address conservation and outdoor recreation needs. Since it was created in 1997, the Foundation has provided more than $11 million for conservation projects. The Foundation receives funding from several sources, including Conservation Heritage License Plate donations; private donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations; and payments to the Stream Stewardship Trust Fund.
The Foundation offers volunteer opportunities and a variety of conservation giving opportunities. If you would like to speak to a Foundation staff person for more information, call 1-800-227-1488. |
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