Wildlife conservation in Missouri is unique. Separating Missouri from most other states is the citizen mandate that forest, fish and wildlife resources will be sustained for future generations. Waterfowl and wetland habitats have benefited from special partnerships among government agencies, landowners, waterfowl hunters and wetlands conservationists, positioning Missouri as one of the most important states in North America for migrating and wintering waterfowl and other wetland birds. Conservationists across the continent refer to these conservation partnerships as the "Missouri Model." This new book, entitled Waterfowl Hunting and Wetlands Conservation in Missouri - A Model of Collaboration, will tell the story and history of this waterfowl and wetland habitat conservation success and honor those who made it possible. Leadership from dedicated citizen conservationists and the partnership of private/public waterfowl and wetland conservation have been the foundation of the Missouri model. It is the intent of the book committee to secure grants from sponsors and supporters sufficient to cover all production costs in advance of publication, which amount to more than $120,000. All subsequent proceeds from book sales will be dedicated to wetland and waterfowl conservation that benefits Missouri. Major sponsors that have stepped forward with $110,000 in cash pledges or contributions to date include Bass Pro Shops, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM). Author contributions are donated. Persons interested in donating to this book project and thus supporting wetland management in Missouri can donate online at mochf.org or send a check payable to the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, referencing the book. Your donation will be matched, doubling your contribution, and is tax deductible. Please consider supporting this unique historical review of wetland and waterfowl management in Missouri.