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Wildlife and Fisheries warns conservation fund shortfall; seeks options as royalties decline
Summary
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries told the House Appropriations Committee that declining oil-and-gas royalties have reduced conservation fund revenues and that the department is pursuing efficiency measures, partnerships and grant opportunities to maintain programs and services.
Paige Filia, House Fiscal Division analyst, presented the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ FY26 recommended budget on April 1, reporting a $199.4 million recommended total and highlighting a steep decline in royalties and statutory dedications that support the conservation fund.
Acting Secretary Tyler Bosworth told the committee the department is heavily reliant on oil-and-gas royalties from state lands and that declines in traditional onshore production and coastal activity have materially reduced revenue to the conservation fund. “I greatly appreciate the opportunity to lead the department,” Bosworth said, outlining structural…
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