Support HB 2063 for Wildlife Conservation
Audubon of Kansas (AOK) is a proud member of Kansans for Conservation, a statewide coalition working to secure long-term, dedicated funding for conservation across Kansas. Our bill is currently in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and your voice can help ensure Kansas invests in habitat conservation and community education opportunities that help people connect with the land.
We invite you to take a moment this week to contact your Kansas House and Senate representatives and express your support for HB 2063. Legislators consistently say that short and personal messages from constituents carry significant weight. Your perspective as someone who spends time in nature, contributes to wildlife conservation, and cares deeply about environmental education is especially impactful.
Why This Matters for Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Education
AOK understands that people may not conserve wildlife and habitat if they do not have a personal connection with nature. HB 2063 supports improved access to outdoor recreation and expansion of nature-based education to help students, families, and community members learn about ecology, stewardship, and the importance of Kansas lands and waters. These investments help people build confidence and curiosity, strengthen community well-being, and create lifelong connections to the outdoors.
AOK also acknowledges that with the vast majority of land in Kansas being privately owned, wildlife can only be protected when willing landowners are supported to achieve their conservation goals. HB 2063 supports local partners who identify needs and propose solutions to restore habitat for wildlife, strengthen protections of iconic Kansas landscapes, and ultimately ensure a lasting conservation legacy.
Finally, this common-sense legislation has been carefully designed to provide the maximum impact:
- Generates strong matching opportunities from federal and private sources
- Builds on successful models in neighboring states
- State agencies administer funds through systems they already use
- Participation remains voluntary and community-driven
- Funds reach rural, suburban, and urban areas equitably
Find Your Legislators
You can look up your elected officials here. Enter your home address and select your Kansas House and Senate members. Their pages include email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, committee roles, and additional contact information.
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I am reaching out as your constituent to share my support for House Bill 2063. This bill strengthens conservation and community education across Kansas by investing in voluntary and locally guided programs that connect people to the rich landscapes of Kansas. HB 2063 protects wildlife, restores habitat, provides access to outdoor recreation, and supports environmental education through voluntary local partnerships. I encourage you to support this bill and help expand habitat conservation and environmental education opportunities in our state.
[Optional: Insert a custom message about why habitat conservation and outdoor education is personally important to you.]
The bill is currently pending in the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Kansans for Conservation is working to incorporate direct feedback from legislators into an amended bill for the upcoming session. I encourage you to keep an eye out for those changes and support the bill.
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