2010
A donated conservation easement from Yale and Alicia Muhm—and nearly $50,000 from the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation—keeps more than 1,000 acres of forest and more than three miles of headwater streams intact in Warren County.
For Generations to Come
The August 2010 issue of the Missouri Conservationist features the 2009 contributuion of Yale and Alicia Muhm, donated a conservation easement of more than 1,000 acres to the Ozark Regional Land Trust (ORLT). The Muhm's donation of this highly valuable conservation easement, together with nearly $50,000 from MCHF, allowed ORLT to protect the land in perpetuity. The MCHF funding was made possible from the Stream Stewardship Trust Fund because of the importance of protecting the numerous headwater streams on the property.
"This is another example of how MCHF is partnering with conservation organizations and landowners to protect natural resources in Missouri" said Ted Heisel, Executive Director of ORLT. "MCHF was essential to making this project work, as its financial support ensures that ORLT can uphold the conservation easement in perpetuity." Go to story and photos>>
From left, at the Community Foundation of the Ozarks' Rural School Partnership announcement event last year, are Warren Rose, Outreach and Education Regional Supervisor for the Missouri Department of Conservation; David Reynolds, Chris Nattinger, Julius Wall, Jan Horton, directors, Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation; and Jill Reynolds with Commerce Trust Company.
MCHF Supports Rural School Partnership Program with $10,000
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) officially launched the Rural
Schools Partnership on August 19, 2009. The aim of this comprehensive program is to strengthen small school districts, and has received support from many organizations, including MCHF, which provided $10,000 for student-led conservation projects.
“In 2010—the second year of the program—I have been able to work with many Missouri Department of Conservation staff members, informing them of CFO’s Rural School Partnership Program, so when they are working with schools, they can suggest this as an avenue to fund conservation efforts,” said Warren Rose, Outreach and Education Regional Supervisor for the Missouri Department of Conservation. “This collaboration between MCHF and CFO will result in more and better conservation projects for everyone involved, especially the students.” Go to more on this story>>
Novelist Donates to MCHF
Missouri writer Stan Crader's novel The Bridge helps readers connect to conservation. Go to story>>
Birthday Wishes for Conservation
Business partners Carroll Wilkerson and Jared Reynolds honor their clients' birthdays with donations to MCHF. Go to story>>
Ripley County Area Harbors Missouri's Oldest Known White Oaks
MCHF funding helps expand Little Black Conservation Area. Go to story>>
Welcome Wings
MCHF supports Neotropical bird protection projects, to help ensure that "our" birds come back to us every spring. Go to story of how MCHF funds helped a conservation couple in Central America work to bolster ecotourism, and in turn, bird habitat protection >>
MCHF Grant Helps Hermann Care for Trees
Brian Scott with the City of Hermann, Mo, is one of 10 arborists around the state better able to care for city trees thanks to a grant from MCHF. In 2009, the MCHF board of directors approved a $5,000 grant to help train municipal arborists with tree care. Go to Hermann story>>
Foundation Board Announces Grant Awards, Welcomes New Directors
At their first meeting of the year on Febrary 26, the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation’s board of directors approved nearly $30,000 in funding allocations to wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Foundation Chair Julius Wall, far left, and President Chris Nattinger, right, also welcomed incoming director Mr. Jim Wilson to the board, center, as well as new directors Ms. Ann Sullins and Mr. Lowell Mohler. Go to news release>>
2009
Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Provides More than $1 Million in 2009 for Conservation Projects (December 28, 2009). Go to story>>
Dave Murphy Named an "OL 25 2010" — On November 19, Outdoor Life magazine honored Foundation board member Dave Murphy as one of 25 men and women who have changed the face of hunting and fishing. Go to story>>
Saving Our Best Streams The Stream Stewardship Trust Fund helps protect Missouri's best streams. From November Missouri Conservationist. Pictured here is landowner Robert Wyatt, featured in the article, who has a Stream Stewardship Trust Fund easement on his property near Long Branch Creek. Go to story>>
Sportsmen and Conservation Leaders Promote FoundationWorld fishing legend Roland Martin, pictured above at podium, along with professional anglers Stacey King and Charlie Campbell, met with more than 100 southwest Missouri conservation leaders and supporters on September 24 at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, praising the work of the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation.
“If we are to see a continuation of our great outdoors, it will happen because organizations such as the Conservation Heritage Foundation are supported by today’s outdoor lovers,” said Mr. Martin. In addition, Missouri Department of Conservation retiring director John Hoskins shared remarks about the importance of conservation partnerships. Foundation President Julius Wall and director Andy Dalton welcomed the group and provided information on the history and accomplishments of the organization.
Bass Pro Shops and individual board members provided funding for the event. The Foundation, in existence for 12 years, has helped raise and invest more than $8 million for hundreds of conservation projects statewide.
Steve Mowry Named "Hero of Conservation" In July 2009, Field and Stream magazine recognized Foundation Board member Steve Mowry as a "Hero of Conservation" for his prairie conservation and revitalization efforts in the Mystic Plains Conservation Opportunity Area in Adair and Sullivan Counties. Steve is quick to praise public agency staff and private landowners for making prairie restoration a reality in northeastern Missouri.
Going South: Missouri's Rainforest Connection—Our Birds in the Tropics The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation's Missouri Tropical Bird Account seeks funds to protect wintering habitat of breeding birds we enjoy in Missouri. From May issue of Missouri Conservationist. Go to story>>
From Rain Gardens to River Bottoms The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Funds Conservation in the Ozarks. From Community Foundation of the Ozarks newsletter, spring 2009, page 6. Go to story>>
Kayaks for Conservation Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Grant Helps Law Enforcement. From Missouri Wildlife, March 2009, pages 26 and 27. Go to story>>
Young archers take lifetime lessons from first state tournament The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation donated $5,000 help the top team in each of the three divisions buy equipment or to attend the national tournament. Go to story>>
Horton, Dalton and Mowry Join Foundation Board, March 2009 Go to story>>
