Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Wildlife and Fisheries warns of conservation fund shortfall as royalties fall; seeks new revenue paths
Summary
Acting Wildlife and Fisheries officials told the Appropriations Committee that declining royalties have reduced the conservation fund balance and the agency is pursuing partnerships, license revenue and federal grants to sustain operations and projects.
Paige Filia presented the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ FY26 executive budget review to the House Appropriations Committee on April 1, 2025. The department’s recommended budget totals about $199.4 million; statutory dedications were cited at $77.4 million and federal funding at $50.7 million.
Acting Secretary Tyler Bosworth and Undersecretary Brian McClendon told the committee the agency has seen a sharp drop in royalties and conservation fund revenue tied to long‑term declines in traditional on‑shore oil and gas production on department lands. McClendon said reductions from major producers and coastal litigation have reduced production on the department’s acreage and that the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
