2013
MCHF Funds $37,000 in Partnership Grants
At its Board meeting on February 13, 2013 in Jefferson City, Missouri the MCHF Board approved funding for 10 projects for the Missouri Department of Conservation. This funding is made possible through private donations to MCHF and revenue from MCHF Conservation License Plate donations. <read more>
Bennett Spring Fishing/Viewing Platform Dedication
The Bennett Spring Fishing/Viewing platform project is underway and going well. There will 
actually be two parts to the project – a fishing/ viewing platform directly behind the hatchery building and a disabled-accessible platform directly across on the east side. MCHF is planning a donor thank you and dedication of the platform on Saturday, May 4, 2013 in conjunction with Kids Fishing Day at Bennett Spring State Park. <Construction Progress>
The MCHF Board welcomes new member Chip McGeehan of Marshfield.
Chip McGeehan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries and wildlife management at the University of Missouri – Columbia. He went on to pursue a career in business, but remains dedicated to 
wildlife management and conservation. He sustainably grazes herds of bison on his 1,000-acre ranch along the James River in Webster County, where he also hosts annual hunting and fishing opportunities. He enjoys bow hunting and angling, and he is very active in the recruitment of youth hunters. He served as a Missouri Conservation Commissioner from 2005 to 2011 and was instrumental in the Department’s elk restoration program. He is a lifetime member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri and serves on the Federation’s board of directors. At its December Board meeting, MCHF recognized outgoing
Board member David Murphy (2007-2012). Current Board
members are David Reynolds,
Springfield-Chairman of the Board; Steve Mowry, Kansas City- President; Steve Bradford,
Cape Girardeau-Secretary; Ann Sullins, St. Louis-Vice-President, Jim Carson,
Springfield - Treasurer; Dave Erickson, Columbia; Jan Horton, Springfield; Cynthia Metcalfe, St. Louis; Lowell Mohler, Jefferson
City; Jim H. Wilson, St. Louis; Bob Ziehmer (Ex
Officio); Don C. Bedell (Ex Officio).
