KACD - Legislative Issues

An important role of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts is to monitor legislative issues and advocate for measures that strengthen conservation efforts in the state. A key element of this advocacy is the strong partnership among federal, state, and local organizations committed to the conservation of Kansas natural resources.

KACD Executive Director Pat Lehman maintains a daily presence in the Kansas Capitol during the legislative session and will provide periodic legislative updates on this website.

Advocating for Conservation

Understanding the Process

Become an Advocate

Get to know the people who represent you! Our elected officials need and want to hear the views of their constituents so they are better informed on key issues of interest to their districts. To learn more about legislative advocacy, view Legislative Advocacy 101.

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In order to be an effective advocate for Kansas conservation, it is helpful to have an overview of the legislative process. For a discussion of the process, view How a Bill Becomes Law.

For more information, please contact KACD Executive Director Pat Lehman at: ptlehman@kacdnet.org or call the office at (785) 832-9400.

Conservation Day in the Capitol will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. KACD Executive Director Pat Lehman encourages conservation district supervisors and employees to come to Topeka and take the opportunity to visit with their legislators and remind them of the importance of maintaining funding for conservation programs.

Lehman asks those attending Conservation Day to assemble in the south wing on the first floor at 10:00, where he will read a proclamation issued by Governor Mark Parkinson declaring the day as Conservation Day in Kansas.

Lehman will have information about legislators’ office locations as well as brochures for distribution to lawmakers.

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