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Conservation groups coordinate effortsMissouri At the recent meeting of the Missouri Natural Resources Council, the Quail and Grassland Bird Technical Committee met at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Lake of the Ozarks, where the Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc. joined its ranks with a position on the committee to further promote the restoration and recovery of the wild quail and upland wildlife. "Our vision is to work with as many established state and federal organizations as possible to coordinate efforts, dollars and manpower putting strong focus on habitat and population recovery of bobwhite quail and upland wildlife" said Craig A. Alderman of QUWF. "The technical committee is comprised of dedicated professionals whose direction is clear: work on habitat, support efforts in guidance of the Quail Leadership Council, develop workshops and cross training of personnel and tell the PR story of quail work and recovery," adds Alderman. "This committee is on the pulse of quail habitat work, and we are very honored to now be part of this group" stated Nick Prough, biologist and Regional Director of QUWF who will sit on the committee. Among other reported data, the committee monitors quail populations on Quail Emphasis Areas and tracks the results of applied practices using fall covey counts. "The committee stays abreast of the latest cost share for land owners, both state and non-government organization-generated, CRP management issues, all in providing service to the quail leadership council," said Prough. Reviewing current quail management activities throughout the state allows the committee to share results with a multitude of state, local, NGO and federal organizations sharing success as well as challenges facing habitat stewards at all levels, a vital role. QUWF's stated main focus through and with its chapters nationwide is "turnin-the-dirt" for wildlife, and the QGBTC is a major coordinating link in the battle to restore wildlife habitat and populations.
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