Teaming With Wildlife is a coalition of businesses and organizations that support additional dedicated funding for fish, forest and wildlife conservation and related education and outdoor recreation.
Spread the word! Encourage other organizations and businesses to join the Teaming With Wildlife Coalition by filling out the form at www.teaming.com/action. |
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 LaBarque Creek Watershed Field Tour with Congressman Carnahan's Congressional Outreach Coordinator
A dozen conservation partners gathered in the LaBarque Creek Watershed in late September to share conservation successes with Congressman Carnahan's Congressional Outreach Coordinator, Kathy Waltz. As part of the 10 year anniversary celebration of State Wildlife Grant funding, this field tour highlighted not only this important federal funding source, but also the amazing partnerships and citizen involvement from folks who live within the watershed.Read more.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
 National State Wildlife Grants 10 Year Anniversary Video Released
Click here to view 6 minute video.
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Mystic Plains COA Update
What a difference 2 1/2 years make! Since 2007, the Missouri Prairie Foundation has partnered with Premium Standard Farms (a large pork producer) to lease approximately 800 acres for grassland restoration in the Mystic Plains Conservation Opportunity Area. In January 2008, MPF and partners established a dormant-season native planting on a portion of this leased land. Frank Oberle visited the site this summer and was amazed by the diversity of plants and animals. "The amount of, and the diversity of, the forb [wildflower] component just marvel me. It was difficult for me to concentrate on anything while there other than the bird sounds and the buzz of insects feasting on the flowers. There were rabbits, pheasants and just about all kinds of grassland wildlife." See slideshows of Frank's before and after photos (January 2008 and July 2010).----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 Teaming With Wildlife Mini-grant Update: Local Students Join Effort to Protect Water Quality in Shoal Creek COA
As part of a 2010 CFM Teaming With Wildlife Mini-grant project, Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center sponsored a storm drain stenciling project with local elementary schools in the Shoal Creek Conservation Opportunity Area.
Read more.
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 Grand River Grasslands Conservation Opportunity Area - Missouri Conservationist Article
The October issue of the Missouri Conservationist features an overview of the Grand River Grasslands Conservation Opportunity Area.
The Nature Conservancy also was just awarded a national Wildlife Conservation Society grant for work in this COA.
Learn more.
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Construction Begins! Moving forward to improve fish passage for Niangua Darters
 On Tuesday, July 27, Dallas County officials joined Missouri Department of Conservation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel to view the start of a bridge construction project that will improve conditions for local drivers and the federally threatened and state endangered Niangua darter. A low-water bridge is being built where Benton Branch Road crosses the Niangua River, a site known locally as Williams Ford.
Read more.
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 Funding Source: National Wild Turkey Federation Super Fund
Deadline: November 19, 2011Through the George Clark State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), super fund dollars will be available to fund a variety of conservation and hunting heritage projects during 2011. The George Clark Chapter of NWTF is a nonprofit group of conservation-minded individuals that raise money through banquets and other activities for use in Missouri. Last year the chapter funded habitat and shooting sports projects totaling over $200,000.
Call for Proposals
Application Form
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 Nominate Students for CFM Conservation Leadership Corps!
The Conservation Federation of Missouri invites you to nominate a student (high school junior through college senior) to join our Conservation Leadership Corp (CLC).
The CLC offers students a unique opportunity to influence conservation policy and actions by actively participating in the CFM annual convention (Feb 25-27, 2011) and spring legislative field day.
The goal of the program is that no matter where their chosen careers lead them, CLC participants are prepared to personally influence policy and actions that will contribute to the conservation of Missouri's natural resources.
Learn more about the CLC program and fill out the nomination form.
Nomination forms are due October 31.
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 Missouri Children in Nature Challenge Website
The Children in Nature Challenge is a program to recognize communities and families who create opportunities for their children to get outside and discover nature firsthand.For more information visit, Childreninnature.mo.gov-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Vanishing Paradise
The National Wildlife Federation and Ducks Unlimited have launched a campaign to restore Louisiana's waterfowl habitat by reconnecting the Mississippi River with the wetlands.Join Ducks Unlimited and National Wildlife Federation by adding your organization or business to the sign-on letter urging Congress to support funding for large-scale land building restoration projects in coastal Louisiana. Contact Andy McDaniels mcdanielsa@nwf.org to add your business or organization.Individuals signing onto the Vanishing Paradise website can enter for a chance to win a 2 day hunt trip to Louisiana with a friend!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Job Announcement: National Teaming With Wildlife Program Associate
Employer: Association of Fish & Wildlife AgenciesLocation: Washington, DCDuties and Responsibilities: The Teaming With Wildlife Program Associate supports state fish and wildlife agency efforts to implement and revise State Wildlife Action Plans. Responsibilities include assisting and facilitating communication between State Wildlife Action Plan coordinators, conducting outreach and developing partnerships with federal agencies and private conservation organizations to improve support for State Wildlife Action plans. Other duties include assisting with outreach on the State Wildlife Grants program and management of the 6,300 member Teaming With Wildlife coalition.Learn more.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Welcome New TWW Coalition Members!
We are now at 276 organizations and businesses in Missouri! Help us reach 300! If you know of an organization or business that would like to join (it's free!), fill out the brief form at www.teaming.com/action.
Greener Gardens - Based in Jefferson City, Greener Gardens helps people renovate existing landscaping and establish new landscaping while emphasizing less lawn and more garden plants.
Missouri River Bird Observatory - Newly established non-profit with a mission to contribute to the conservation of Missouri's migratory and resident birds through scientific research and monitoring, community outreach, and education.
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