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Take A Day Off For Conservation

I realize next Thursday, April 2, is a work day for most, but if you could take a personal or vacation day to attend Conservation Day at the Capitol, it could be the most important thing you do for conservation this year. The whole idea is to present a strong and unified conservation front, right in the Capitol Rotunda, right in front of the various legislators who now threaten it from so many angles. It has to be on Thursday, because unlike working stiffs, legislators all go home to start their weekends by Friday. A strong showing at this event not only will help kill the current glut of legislation--it will send a strong signal to those considering similar measures in the future. They seem to think they can do about anything they want for their special interest donors, because the general public, and the majority of conservationists, are apathetic about the political process. Conservation Day will make them think differently, and the stronger the attendance the stronger the message. Let's make it standing room only. Everything is free, and the various conservation groups that have signed up to man booths at the event represent a diverse cross section of conservation interests. They include: Hunting Works for Missouri Katy Land Trust Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative Missouri Chapter of the Wildlife Society Missouri Coalition for the Environment Missouri Collegiate Conservation Alliance Missouri Delta Waterfowl Missouri Ducks Unlimited Missouri National Wild Turkey Federation Missouri Outdoor Communicators Missouri Park and Recreation Association Missouri Parks Association Missouri Prairie Foundation Missouri River Bird Observatory Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Missouri Trappers Association Missouri Whitetails Unlimited Ozark Regional Land Trust Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever Quality Deer Management Association Renew Missouri Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Stream Teams This not only will be a great political event, but a great place to socialize with like-minded conservationists, network with those who share your interests and investigate all this great state has to offer. It really is one of the best in the nation. Let's ensure it stays that way, and if anything, improves.

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