The Federation Report
June 5, 2015
In This Issue
Legislative Report
  

We are so proud of the work the Conservation Federation of Missouri, our affiliate partners and so many individual Missouri citizens are collectively accomplishing. The legislative session has ended and great strides were made this year. This article touches on the direction we are heading.
From Our Blog:
 
Challenge Yourself to 100 Missouri Miles

 

The 100 Missouri Miles Challenge was launched in 2013 to celebrate Missouri's incredible trail system and to promote outdoor physical activity. The challenge is now in its third year, and once again Governor Nixon and The First Lady are championing the Challenge.

 

"From the beginning, the response from Missourians all across the state was overwhelming, as Missourians logged over 1.1 million miles on Missouri trails in 2013. They nearly doubled that in 2014 by notching 2.1 million miles, pushing our total to over 3,000,000 miles over the first two years of the challenge. From cities and suburbs to our small towns and rural areas, Missourians have tackled this challenge as an opportunity to get active and healthy, while enjoying Missouri's beautiful outdoors," Governor Nixon said.

 

The benefits of exercising on a trail are numerous. Whether you are hiking in the backcountry or jogging in a city park, there's a good chance you will encounter wildlife and be able to view beautiful trees, plants and wildflowers... 

 

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Great American Campout

National Wildlife Federation's Great American Campout is a summer-long celebration of camping as a way to connect with nature and wildlife.

Take the pledge to camp - in your backyard, state and national parks, cabins, RVs - and be a part of the nationwide event. Everyone should get outside at least once this summer and connect with nature. 
Green Horizons
 
A newsletter from the Center for Agroforestry in conjunction with
the Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri
Trout Fest
THIS WEEKEND ~ June 6-7, 2015

Join CFM at Bennett Springs State Park during free fishing this weekend (June 6 and 7) to catch some fish while celebrating conservation in Missouri. 

Bennett Spring is one of the most popular State Parks in Missouri, with visitors coming from all across the Midwest each year to fish, camp, picnic and more. The spring from which the park derives its name is the third largest in the state, producing an average of 100,000,000 gallons of water a day that pour into the Niangua River. This makes for prime trout fishing habitat and opportunity.
 
Trout Fest is going to be all about family fun centered around fishing.

Activities, Tents & Events

CFM Tent - The CFM tent will host the prizes to be given away for free to the anglers who catch tagged trout.

 

CFM Grill - CFM will be BBQing and selling sandwiches.

 

Fly Tying Tent - The fly tying tent will host tiers working throughout the event for attendees to watch.

 

Seminar Stage - A series of seminars will be conducted throughout the weekend.

 

Fly Rod Casting Competition - A sponsored, competitive fly rod casting competition will occur Saturday. First through third place will receive prizes.

 

Bluegrass Music - A live string band will be playing music throughout the weekend.

 

Movie Screening - An inflatable movie screen will show A River Runs Through It. A Trout Unlimited and CFM video will be screened prior to the movie.

 

Mark Van Patten Seminar - Mark Van Patten is offering a special, limited entry seminar.

 

We hope to see you at Bennett Springs for Trout Fest this weekend.
Pull For Conservation Weekend
August 7-8, 2015
The weekend festivities will kick-off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening at Bass Pro Shops of Columbia with a social event that includes dinner, drinks, music, silent auction and raffles. This gathering is always a great time for getting together with old friends and making new ones.

 

The Pull for Conservation shoot will take place on Saturday at River Hills Sporting Clays near Boonville. Participants can shoot individually or as a two shooter scramble team. If you have never attended this annual fun shoot make plant to join us this year for a great time.
New Interactive Advocacy Portal
Has Been Launched

The Conservation Federation of Missouri has launched a new Interactive Advocacy Portal. Once signed up, the system will allow residents to see who their representatives are and send already written emails directly to them with the click of a button.

 

Conservation in Missouri is experiencing attacks like never before. Legislative bills are threatening our successful Department of Conservation by eliminating funding sources and altering conservation authority. This new advocacy portal allows Missourians to have a greater voice in these policy issues that affect conservation and our precious natural resources.By working together, our voices will be heard by decision makers before they act on your behalf.

 

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Conservation Federation of Missouri Executive Director Brandon Butler explains what CFM does to protect the natural resources.
Conservation Federation of Missouri Executive Director Brandon Butler explains what CFM does to protect the natural resources of Missouri.