OUR LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nancy Ylvisaker, St. Louis Beth Alm, Kansas City Wallis W. Warren, Beaufort Michele M. Risdal-Barnes, Springfield Rick Boeshaar, Shawnee Mission Claire Carstensen, St. Louis Debra Filla, Kansas City Carl Freiling, Ashland Ruth Grant, MD, Springfield Jeanette Hartshorn, Kansas City
The quote “ many hands make light work,” attributed to John Heywood, has stuck with me over the years. It rings true—always. The very best things I have been a part of in life have involved the sharing of talents and burdens. Meeting our conservation objectives is no exception.
In simple terms, The Nature Conservancy’s mission is about creating a world where both people and nature thrive. There is no silver bullet, no single idea, no brilliant individual strategy capable of creating such a vision. Hope lies in the fruits of collective talent, shared burden, and cooperative action. This volume of Missouri Action and Impact celebrates that reality and highlights a collection of the many partnerships made possible by your investment in us—your impact. We fully recognize that talking about conservation strategies is only conversation. It’s your support, guidance, and partnership that turns those conversations into action. Thank you for helping move conservation in such amazing ways. We hope you enjoy reading about the power of your generosity.
Diane Herndon, St. Louis Steve Mahfood, Wildwood Steve McMillan, St. Louis
Carolyn Polk, St. Louis Robbie Price, Columbia Nick Reding, St. Louis Fritz Riesmeyer, Kansas City Jon M. Risdal, Springfield Sharon Shahid, Washington, D.C. Turbo Sjogren, St. Louis Jean Wagner, Kansas City Van Wolbach, Kansas City TRUSTEES EMERITI Patricia DuBose Duncan, Rockport, Maine Charles E. Kopman, St. Louis Susan Lammert, St. Louis The Nature Conservancy is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) international membership organization. Its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Nature Conservancy meets all of the Standards for Charity Accountability established by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance is a national charity watchdog affiliated with the Better Business Bureau. Printed on 100% PCW recycled, process chlorine-free paper, creating the following benefits: 26.8 trees preserved for the future 2,644.4 gallons water not produced 8,688.3 CO 2 prevented
Adam McLane, Missouri State Director
The Nature Conservancy is the largest conservation non-profit in the world, with deep science and policy resources. We regularly have a seat at the table and the unique ability to get things done. But we are also very local—working in Missouri with partners, corporations, landowners, legislators, and supporters who all share a vision of a world where people and nature thrive. Throughout this volume of Missouri Action and Impact , you will meet many people. You will meet the three generations of farmers who TNC is working with to
stop their land from washing away. You will meet a major league soccer star who has partnered with TNC to help engage the youth in conservation awareness. And, you will meet a church pastor and volunteer who want a better future for their community and for their world. We thank you for supporting us in our mission and all the work you make possible. Please enjoy this newsletter and know that this is just a small sample of your impact.
Nancy Ylvisaker, Missouri Board Chair
COVER Wild passionflower harvested in St. Louis, MO © Bohlen Family Farms; THIS PAGE ABOVE Adam McLane © Kristy Stoyer/TNC; Nancy Ylvisaker © Kristy Stoyer/TNC
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