SAVE THE DATE: October 17th, 2024. The Factory in Chesterfield, MO

Common Cause and Shared Vision

In October 2014, GRHA and Ducks Unlimited came together for an inaugural fundraising event and the signing of a partnership agreement. More than 300 people attended, and the event netted over $130,000 for conservation work in the Confluence through GRHA Conservation and policy programs and DU's Big Rivers Initiative. The agreement focuses on a five-year plan for habitat protection and restoration, youth education, and policy efforts impacting the Confluence. This year the partnership's 10^th event is planned for:

October 17, 2024, @ The Factory - Chesterfield, MO

The event is expected to sell out at 500 attendees. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available.

UNIQUE RAFFLES AND AUCTION ITEMS
South Dakota Pheasant Hunt
Texas Helicopter Hog Hunt
Dream Beach Vacations for 8 or 4 Couples
Original Wildlife Art Paintings
Texas Quail Hunt
Argentina Dove Hunts
Arkansas Duck and Goose Hunt
Exclusive Hunts at Confluence Clubs
Exclusive Golf Outings 

TICKET & TABLE PRICING PURCHASE BY CLICKING THE TICKET OF INTEREST:

SINGLE TICKET - $350

CONFLUENCE TABLE: $3,500
Includes preferred seating for 10 and listing in the program.

WINE RIVER TABLE: $3,500
Includes preferred seating for 10, listing in the program and your own supply of premium bottled wines valued at $500.

FLOODPLAIN TABLE: $3,500
Includes preferred seating for 10, listing in the program and $1,000 in raffle tickets for you and/or to share with your guests.

BIG RIVERS TABLE: $4,000
Includes preferred seating for 10, listing in the program, your own supply of premium bottled wines valued at $500 and $1,000 in raffle tickets. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

EVENT SPONSOR: $2,500
• Promotion of event sponsorship through DU and GRHA social media
• Recognition and logo placement in the event program
• 1/4 page ad in program and signage space at the event

TABLE SPONSORSHIP: $4,500
• Includes table and tickets for 10
• Promotion of event sponsorship through DU and GRHA social media
• Recognition and logo placement in the event program
• 1/4 page ad in program and signage space at the event

PARTICIPATING SPONSOR: $5,000
• Promotion of event sponsorship through DU and GRHA social media
• Recognition and logo placement in the event program
• 1/2 page ad in program and signage space at the event
• 2 event tickets

CORPORATE STEWARD SPONSOR: $10,000
• Promotion of event sponsorship through DU and GRHA social media
• Recognition and logo placement in the event program
• Full page ad in program and signage space at the event
• 2 event tickets

SPONSORSHIPS AND INDIVIDUAL UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:

For more information call or email: Mike Checkett 636-587-6027 or mcheckett@grha.org Todd Carlton 573-415-6697 or tcarlton@ducks.org

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance and DU

The heart of the Mississippi Flyway, the Confluence

Along North America’s two largest rivers and lifeblood to the Confluence—the Mississippi and Missouri—the impacts of wetland drainage have been staggering. Roughly 80 percent of the Mississippi’s 2,320-mile length has been fixed for navigation, and 90 percent of the river’s original floodplain has been cut off from its source. Along the lower Missouri River, channelization, diking, and bank stabilization projects have shortened the original river channel by more than 50 miles and reduced its surface area by more than 61,000 acres. Despite tremendous losses, some of the best remaining waterfowl habitat is found where these two great rivers meet just north of St. Louis in the “Confluence” floodplain.

North America has four main flyways for migratory birds. Of these, the Mississippi Flyway is the most heavily traveled. It is used by over 325 species of birds, with approximately 40% of all migratory birds and nearly 50% of waterfowl flying up and down the river’s path on their annual treks.

The rich hunting history and waterfowling heritage in the Confluence area compares to southeast Arkansas, central California, and many areas along the east coast of the US. This area is important enough to the founders of GRHA that they formed this alliance to protect its existence and preserve it for future generations to enjoy. Recognizing the region’s importance to continental waterfowl populations, DU has also designated the Confluence Floodplain as a priority conservation area.

The diverse wetland habitats provided to these birds by farmers, duck clubs, and conservation partners is an invaluable resource during their long flights – some birds fly as far as from Northern Canada to Patagonia during their migrations!

With the support of numerous federal, state, and non-governmental conservation organizations, Ducks Unlimited, Great Rivers Habitat Alliance, and many other conservation partners have used multiple programs to conserve over 1.9 million acres of land along the entire length of the flyway, including more than 111,721 acres in Missouri and 60,939 acres in Illinois.

Your support of GRHA and DU allows both groups to continue working to preserve the floodplain, wetlands, and clean water habitats that are so important to the birds, fish, and other wildlife.

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DU and GRHA continue to play important roles in the conservation and protection of our nation’s wetland and wildlife resources and the heritage of outdoor recreation. DU ad GRHA are committed to the Confluence and look forward to continued partnerships to find new ways to protect vital habitat and the floodplain. To be successful in conserving the Confluence, all stakeholders and conservation partners must work together to develop trust, demonstrate commitment, and leverage resources to promote and preserve the culture, health, and heritage of the Confluence.

Independently, we have great history; together, we will ensure the future of the Confluence and North America’s wetland and waterfowl resources. Come support a partnership to increase focus and dollars to the Confluence, conserving and improving habitat along North America’s Big Rivers for the benefit of wildlife and people.