Kansans for Conservation is excited to announce the introduction of House Bill 2063. Drafted by the coalition, this bill would establish a state conservation fund providing grant programs for conservation efforts relating to working lands, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and education. House Bill 2063 represents a historic effort of collaboration across industry and geography to provide the dedicated funding needed to support Kansas’s natural resources.
“Kansans have long demonstrated that conservation is a top priority for where they want their tax dollars spent. HB 2063 is an opportunity for the state legislature to align with these values and invest in the pastures, prairies, and parks of our great state,” provided Kansans for Conservation co-chair Erika Devore. “We look forward to working with the legislature to bring this to fruition.”
One of the resources Kansans for Conservation looks forwarded to providing to legislators is a research report published by Kansas State University in December of 2024. This research highlights the increasing need for conservation funding, opportunities missed from the lack of state support, and potential return on investment. The full research report can be read here.
House Bill 2063 will be heard by the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at 3:30pm on Thursday, February 6th. If you would like to reach out to members of the committee to express your support in advance of the hearing, you can find their contact information on the committee page here.
If you would like to share your support with your own state legislators, coalition member The Nature Conservancy has an action center that can help easily facilitate a curated email: Action Center
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