January 30, 2012—In late December, the purchase of a 300-acre tract in the La Barque Creek Watershed was made possible using the balance of funds from a $2 million donation from Mrs. Pat Jones. This purchase will add about 1.6 miles of stream channel to the existing high aquatic, landform and terrestrial biodiversity of the […]

“I have never in my whole life seen the birds that I saw, like a blue jay and yellow warbler” “Our field trip was the best thing I’ve ever been to.” “I like how you put the bird in a tube to see how much it weighs.” “People who band birds are cool.” These are […]

Many of Missouri’s birds overwinter in tropical habitats in Central America and eastern Mexico. Long before Cancun and the Riviera Maya became tourist destinations, migrant birds from Missouri were using this part of the Yucatan peninsula for migration stopovers and winter habitat. On their return trip to the U.S, many birds must first stop and […]

NOTE: This campaign is no longer active. The fishing and viewing platform has been constructed with your generosity! Thanks! The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation has begun a campaign to improve fishing and visitor access at a popular spot along the trout stream at Bennett Spring State Park. The project will replace a deteriorating, unsightly concrete-covered […]

The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation approved 12 projects benefiting conservation at the August 24, 2011 board meeting in Jefferson City. The 12 projects approved total $45,197. Listed below are the 12 projects approved. These projects contribute to the Missouri Department of Conservation’s strategic goals; help promote hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation; promote Missouri’s fish, forest […]