rFisherk Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 The latest legislative attack on the Missouri Department of Conservation is Hb763, introduced on the house side by Rep Jay Houghton. This is the house version of sb337. It is designed to make it illegal for the MDC to partner with non-profit organizations, or they with the MDC Here is a list of potential 501(3) c that MDC partners with: 4H and FFA Would threaten the future of conservation field days and shooting sports. Missouri Electric Cooperatives potential cooperative agreements on right of way habitat management and electric cooperative property managed by MDC (i.e., Thomas Hill Reservoir). Conservation Employees Credit Union Conservation Federation of Missouri Would eliminate Share the Harvest, Operation Forest Arson, Operation Game Thief, and grants for MO Archery in the Schools Program Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Soybean Association currently have a cooperative agreement with MO Soybean Association for feral hog control in southeast Missouri. Would eliminate potential partnership with other agricultural groups. Missouri Forest Products Association Would eliminate logger training program, Master Logger Program and other partnerships with the timber industry. Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation Would eliminate private land habitat cost share. National Wild Turkey Federation - Would eliminate private and public land habitat management, research, seed program and cooperative dove management fields. Ducks Unlimited Would eliminate wetland protection and enhancement efforts, research and cooperative positions. Missouri Prairie Foundation MDC manages many MO Prairie Foundation Properties in southwest Missouri. This partnership would be eliminated. Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Would eliminate Stream Stewardship Trust Fund and many grant opportunities. Quality Deer Management Association Would eliminate cooperative positions and private land focus areas. Whitetails Unlimited and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Would eliminate partnerships in youth programs such as the MO National Archery in the Schools Program. River Relief Would threaten river clean up and outreach programs. Midway USA Foundation Threatens youth shooting sport programs and future partnerships to encourage youth shooting sports. The Nature Conservancy Would eliminate cooperative habitat restoration efforts on private and public land and threaten wildlife restoration programs National Rifle Association Threatens potential partnership for public shooting ranges (e.g., Local NRA Chapter helped with Apple Creek Shooting Range). Great Rivers Threaten outreach and habitat management efforts. Ozark Regional Land Trust Would threaten habitat management efforts. Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition Would threaten the future of the Stream Team program. Kauffman Foundation Would threaten the future of the Anita Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City Forest ReLeaf Would threaten the future of this urban forest program in St. Louis and working to start in Kansas City. Missouri Consulting Foresters Would threaten program to train and provide professional foresters for private land forest management. Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility (WOLF a school) National hunting and fishing museum Hunter Ed/shooting Sports Assoc. I might also add the various National Fish Habitat Initiative partnerships, at least some of which have non-profit status, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, that has funded significant habitat work on Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo and Bull Shoals Lake. Also and indirectly, the purchase of track chairs to support limited mobility hunters and anglers (including Wounded Warriors) was supported by both for profit and non-profit donors including the Darrel Gwynn Foundation, QDMA, Ducks Unlimited, RMEF, NWTF, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever and NRA.
Chief Grey Bear Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 This is getting out of hand! Please continue the updates! Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
rFisherk Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 Rep Jay Houghton, by the way, represents District 043, which includes Audrain and Callaway counties. On the good news side, I was told Redmon, District 001, withdrew one of his bills, but I can't remember which one. Things are happening fast now.
Ham Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Why would he propose that legislation? What does he see as the upside? Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
duckydoty Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Ron, can you continue to give us the names of the representatives that introduce these outrageous bills. Thank you for keeping us updated on these. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Brian Sloss Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 This just gets more stupid all the time! Let's get rid of their funding by getting rid of their tax and rid them of in state license money (which means losing fed money too) and now get rid of their ability to provide things for conservation at what amounts to sometimes zero dollars, but at least much less money for taxpayers, by forming partnerships with private organizations to get funding. I know this because I am president of a nonprofit that is partnered with the forest service and we are currently restoring Greer Mill by the 11 Point and as a result the nonprofit is absorbing a large percentage of the cost of the project. Without this partnership, the forest service would not be undertaking this project due to lack of funds and the project has wide support from locals and visitors alike. Similar projects with the MDC would be over. Stupid is all I an say. www.elevenpointflyfishing.com www.elevenpointcottages.com (417)270-2497
Norm M Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 How can there be so much hate in their souls ? what a long strange trip it's been , put a dip in your hip, a glide in your stride and come on to the mother ship , the learning never ends
Flysmallie Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 How can there be so much hate in their souls ? They are politicians, it's normal.
Brian Sloss Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 What hurts is that he represents the county I grew up in. I'll be reaching out to those I still know there at election time. www.elevenpointflyfishing.com www.elevenpointcottages.com (417)270-2497
rps Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 I am far too cynical about politics to post something that takes sides on party lines. However, that same cynacism compels me to laugh at the irony here. A representative from a political party that advocates smaller government and privatization of many current government functions has proposd a bill that prohibits a government agancy from worrking with private entities to accomplish government duties. Bet a nickel the rep wants or wanted something and some MDC joint venture is in or got in his way. Maybe a high density hog farm? A theme park beside a stream or lake? bs1827 1
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