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MO Teaming With Wildlife Coalition Update |
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Please share with members of your organization! |
August 2012 |
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Teaming With Wildlife is a coalition of businesses and organizations that support additional dedicated funding for fish, forest and wildlife conservation as well as 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/user/register ___________
JOIN CFM! ___________ |
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A Great Man & Colleague Retires
Good Luck Gene Gardner!
This year I had the pleasure of working with Gene Gardner, Wildlife Diversity Chief at Missouri Department of Conservation. Gene has championed many causes for conservation over his esteemed career, but I'm sure the challenges and successes he experienced were nothing more than "all in a days work" from his perspective. He is passionate about the outdoors and a true hero through advocacy, professional contribution and dedication to our natural resources. Whether he is working, hunting, or simply sharing his appreciation of the natural communities across Missouri, Gene is an example of a great leader and mentor. I feel considerably fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from him and see the Teaming With Wildlife Coalition in action.
Many friends of conservation know and respect Gene....but if you had to guess what he has accomplished, I'm sure the list any of us would attribute to this good man cannot tell the whole story. Please read the whole story and if you have a "good wish" to share with Gene for a happy, healthy retirement please send it to Michelle McGrath at MDC. Her email address is michelle.mcgrath@mdc.mo.gov or the mailing address:
Michelle McGrath
Office Manager - Wildlife Division
P.O. Box 180, 2901 West Truman Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180
(573) 522-4115 ext. 3150
Fax: (573) 526-4663
Gene Gardner - The Whole Story
Good Luck Gene!!!!!
Thank you for your passion, commitment and service!
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Your Help is Needed to Save Funding for State and Tribal Wildlife Grant Programs
Once again the US House of Representatives has proposed a massive (50%) cut to the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program for the fiscal year starting in September. This program has already been cut by over 30% since 2010. We understand the fiscal constraints of the country and know everyone needs to do their part. However this large and disproportionate cut to a successful programthat is preventing endangered species listings does not make economic sense. We know that when a species has to be federally listed, costs skyrocket! The last two years the US Senate has worked hard to restore funding to this program but only after they heard from the Teaming With Wildlife coalition. Please consider adding your organization's name to the attached letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Interior Appropriations Committee. Time is of the essence so the deadline for signing on is August 17th.
Send an email with your organization's name and state to mhumpert@fishwildlife.org
to sign on. Help us reach our goal of at least 300 organizations by the deadline to send a strong statement of support for the program. Thanks for all that you do to support fish and wildlife conservation.
Deadline: August 17, 2012
Send an email with your organization's name and state to mhumpert@fishwildlife.org to sign on.
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 Secratary of State Robin Carnahan Announces New State Archives Exhibit
A Legacy of Conservation
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced the opening of a new exhibit, A Legacy of Conservation: The 75th Anniversary of the Missouri Department of Conservation. In development for over a year, the exhibit examines the rich history of conservation in Missouri by drawing from more than 400,000 Conservation Commission photographs, documents and publications, as well as materials provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Most of the documents used are part of the collection of the Missouri State Archives, a division of Carnahan's office, and will be on display to the public for the very first time.
"The Missouri Department of Conservation provides an invaluable service by protecting and managing our forest, fish and wildlife resources and also by providing opportunities for Missourians to enjoy and learn about our state's many natural treasures," said Carnahan. "The opening of this exhibit allows our offices to come together to celebrate the history of this vital agency. I am pleased to share with Missourians some of the records held at the Archives, while also offering an engaging way to learn more about how the Missouri Department of Conservation has benefitted our state and its citizens."
A Legacy of Conservation provides a complete picture of the conservation movement in Missouri, from the 1895 establishment of the Missouri State Game and Fish Commission - the predecessor of today's Department of Conservation - to the present day. The role of the agency is explored, in terms of scientific research, propagation of fish and game, enforcement of game laws, forestry and public relations. The exhibit also examines Rudolf Bennit and Werner O. Nagel's landmark study of 1934, A Survey of the Resident Game and Furbearers of Missouri, which established the need for the Missouri Conservation Commission, as well as the Missouri Department of Conservation's long-term plan, Design for Conservation, implemented by the agency in 1971 to help meet the growing needs of the state's outdoor enthusiasts. The exhibit will be unveiled at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, at the Kirkpatrick State Information Center in Jefferson City, where it will be on display through the end of 2012. Starting in January 2013, the exhibit will travel throughout Missouri. For more information about A Legacy of Conservation, or other Missouri State Archives traveling exhibits, please contact Greg Olson at 573-522-2705 or greg.olson@sos.mo.gov _______________________________________________________________ |
Learn2 Experience the Outdoors
Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but didn't know where to begin? Perhaps you would like to find hidden secrets through geocaching or try your hand at archery? How about whipping up a delicious meal outdoors with a Dutch oven? You're in luck! Missouri State Parks is offering to teach you fun and useful outdoor skills.
Each weekend in August, staff will be offering free outdoor skills instruction at select Missouri state parks. This will be a great opportunity to try something new and experience some of Missouri's parks. We'll supply the equipment and the expertise. You supply the enthusiasm and an eagerness to discover nature and a new skill.
Program Details
Missouri State Parks Provides:
You Provide:
- A good attitude and willingness to learn
- Appropriate swimwear, clothing, and/or footwear pertaining to your session
Things to Consider Before You Register
- Participants must be at least 10 years of age to participate in kayaking, or archery. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Parent/guardian does not have to participate, just be there to chaperone.)
- These events will be held in a Missouri state park and all rules and regulations apply.
- This is a family-oriented event. Alcohol and tobacco products are not allowed while participating in the Learn2 Experience the Outdoors Program.
Go to this link for more information on dates and locations in August:
http://mostateparks.com/page/59739/learn2-experience-outdoors
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 Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative
10th Annual Meeting will be in August
The Upcoming 10th Annual Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative Conference will be held August 17-18, 2012 at the Peachtree Catering and Banquet Center in Columbia, Missouri. It is sponsored by Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative, a 62 member partnership of organizations which have the united purpose of conserving Missouri's bird resources.
The theme of this year's conference is, "This Land is Your Land: This Land is My Land." Presentations will cover a wide array of issues related to Private lands management, policy, land ethics, and the importance of private lands management to bird populations. The conference will also include project updates from 2010 and 2011 MoBCI grant projects in the form of a poster session.
Registration fee is $45. Space is limited Registration deadline is August 13th, 2012.
For more information please contact Michelle McGrath at Missouri Department of Conservation at michelle.mcgrath@mdc.mo.gov
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'Bringing nature home' with Doug Tallamy
at Lincoln University in Jefferson City
Doug Tallamy, best known for his book 'Bringing Nature Home' will be at Lincoln University on Thursday, August 30, 2012. He will discuss the important ecological roles of the plants in our landscapes, emphasize the benefits of designing gardens with these roles in mind and how to sustain wildlife with native plants in your own backyard and look at the consequences of failing to do so.
Dr. Tallamy's presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on campus at Scruggs University Center, 819 Chestnut Drive. Parking will be at Dickinson Research Center, 1219 Chestnut and shuttles will run from 8:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. to bring participants to the event.
Immediately after the talk, a special Missouri Prairie Foundation/Grow Native transplanting ceremony will take place, followed by a book-signing. During the signing, visitors will have the opportunity to taste appetizers prepared with native edible plants and take tours at the Native Plant Outdoor Laboratory on campus next to Allen and Foster Halls. Shuttle rides will also be provided at the end of the event around 12:30 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Lincoln University Cooperative Extension's Native Plants Program in collaboration with the Missouri Prairie Foundation and Missouri Wildflowers Nursery.
Cost is $10.00 to the general public and $5.00 for adults 65 and older. There is no charge for University students with a valid ID.
To register, make check payable to 'Lincoln University' and mail to:
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Native Plants Program c/o Ms. Shirley Downing
900 Chestnut Street
Allen Hall Room 102
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Add 'Tallamy Lecture' to the memo section. Because seating will be limited, please register in advance. Check should be postmarked no later than August 15, 2012. Students who wish to participate need to call or send name and contact information by email to reserve a seat.
If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please contact Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall at (573) 681-5392 or by email Navarrete-TindallN@LincolnU.edu |
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Upcoming Events
Rally 2012 |- The National Land Conservation Conference | Land Trust Alliance | September 29-October 3, 2012 | Salt Lake City, Utah | June 6-7, 2012 | Click here for the brochure Rally 2012 or go to the website at http://www.landtrustalliance.org/training/rally/rally
FilmFest 4-H | August 6-8, 2012 | Branson, MO | http://4h.missouri.edu/go/events/filmfest/
MoBCI 10 Annual Conference | August 17-18, 2012 | Columbia, Missouri | Contact: Michelle.McGrath@mdc.mo.gov
Bringing Nature Home with Doug Tallamy at Lincoln University | Jefferson City, Missouri | August 30th, 2012 - 9:30am | Scruggs University Center | 819 Chestnut Drive, JC, MO | Parking at Dickinson Research Center, 1219 Chestnut and shuttles will run from 8:15am until 9:15 am.
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