Treasuring the Terrific Turtles of Missouri

This year M.S.S.C.A.R is focusing on conserving our state’s biodiversity by Treasuring the Terrific Turtles of Missouri. Specifically, we are raising funds to donate to the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation for the conservation of four turtles: the Western Chicken Turtle, the Yellow Mud Turtle, the Blanding’s Turtle, and finally, the Alligator Snapping Turtle. Three of these are endangered in Missouri, and one is imperiled. Three are also under consideration for federal listing.

The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that advances the conservation and appreciation of forest, fish and wildlife resources by applying financial resources to the priorities of the Missouri Department of Conservation in collaboration with donors and other partners. The funds donated by M.S.S.C.A.R. will be allocated specifically for the conservation of these four turtles.

Additionally, we encourage you to help these turtles by cleaning up the watersheds!

The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation is the organization that the funds will be donated to specifically for the conservation of the four Missouri turtles. Those funds will be administered by the Missouri Department of Conservation State Herpetologist, Jeff Briggler.​