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Since 1997, the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation has provided more than $12 million for conservation and outdoor recreation. In 2011 alone, we funded over 30 projects totalling $1.3 million. |
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Construction Underway for Bennett Spring Fishing/Viewing Platform
 The cooperative agreement between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has been signed and construction is underway for the fishing/viewing platform at Bennett Spring State Park. A fundraising campaign has been underway since May of 2011 with a target of $45,000 for the project. With contributions from a number of 
generous donors MCHF has met that goal. Additional funds are being solicited as the project has been expanded to include an ADA accessible ramp and platform that will constructed on the east side of the stream..The original platform will be directly behind the hatchery building. MCHF will have a donor appreciation event to go along with the ribbon cutting ceremony at Bennett Spring State Park, date and time to be determined. A plaque will be displayed at both sides of the project, showing donors of $1000 or more. Read more |
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A Christmas Gift Idea
Looking for the perfect gift for that person on your list who has everything? Why not make a donation in their name to the The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation? It can be directed toward an outdoor interest they might have, or a passion that they want to support. The honoree will receive notification from MCHF, with information on how the dollars will be spent. More than 90% of your donation goes directly to projects. We make efficient use of your investments! Donate Now
The love of nature is so readily displayed by many Missourians who make contributions to MCHF. Follow this link for additional information on Ways of Giving.
You can also mail this Form and a check to MCHF, PO Box 366, Jefferson City, MO 65102. |
Foundation Supports Many Aspects of Conservation
In August, MCHF approved a grant to support the statewide campaign to build awareness of the benefits of trees to Missourians. Missouri's 2010 Forest Action Plan listed 11 main issues concernin g Missouri's forests. One of the issues highlighted is a lack of awareness by Missourians about how our trees and forest resources in the state benefit us. Quoted from the Forest Action Plan, "Perhaps the most important factor in ensuring the sustainability of Missouri's trees and forest resources ... is achieving awareness. If we want Missouri citizens to support forest resources, they need to understand and appreciate the importance of Missouri's trees and forests." The forestry campaign is being led by the Forestry Division within the Missouri Department of Conservation. MDC will partner with organizations interested in increasing Missourian's awareness of how our trees and forests benefit us. Wooden utensils (left) will be used to promote this campaign and will link back to the theme of the campaign: that Missouri forests provide benefits to us. For more information, visit http://www.treeswork.org/. |
| Grant Helps Fund Incentives for Twin Lakes Walleye Project
The Twin Lakes Walleye Club (TLWC) is a group of walleye anglers who fish Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes in south central Missouri and north central Arkansas. This group has a strong interest in the walleye fisheries of these two lakes and has been very active in sharing biological and angling knowledge with its members. Fisheries management biologist A.J. Pratt recently submitted a grant to the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation on behalf of TLWC to help both the club and MDC learn more about the walleye resource. MCHF awarded a $650 grant to the Twin Lakes Walleye Club (TLWC). The money was used to purchase Bass Pro Gift Certificates as incentives to club members who participated in collecting walleye otoliths for age/growth analysis and
 | | AJ Pratt presents Gary Goeckerman with Bass Pro Gift Certificate for returning his otoliths |
recording fishing trip information. Bass Pro Shop's MDC discount was added to the grant and provided a total of $707 in gift certificates. The group's leadership provided a monthly (January-October), randomly drawn, $50 gift certificate to members who turned in fishing diary sheets. Also, a $103.50 gift certificate was awarded at each June and October meeting to members who turned in walleye heads. At the October meeting, TLWC members thanked the MCHF and MDC for their support of this cooperative project. To collect another year's worth of data, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has donated $650 to TLWC for incentives in 2013. This is another example of stretching MCHF and MDC funds by recruiting additional funding partners. Since one of the lakes is in Arkansas, it makes sense to have bi-state funding to continue the study. |
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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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