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Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Passes Legislature
Mississippi House Bill 606, creating the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund is set to be signed into law. This historic conservation program will pave the way for Mississippi to take advantage of tens of millions of dollars in additional investments for our great outdoors.
What can the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Act actually do for our state.
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Mississippi House passes conservation legislation that will bring millions of dollars to the state
The Mississippi’s House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed historic legislation that paves the way for a long-term conservation program bringing with it opportunities for tens of millions of dollars in annual investments for Mississippi’s great outdoors.
Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund still a possibility this session.
Both the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Senate have overwhelmingly approved legislation that will create a much-needed conservation program, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.
However, there remain significant differences in both bills at this time.
With millions on the line, Mississippi lawmakers disagree on Outdoor Stewardship Fund
Bills in the Mississippi Legislature call to create a fund for parks and trails, improving hunting and fishing opportunities and protecting clean water.
However, if differences in the bills aren't ironed out by the House and Senate, the state will continue to leave tens of millions of dollars in federal matching funds on the table.
Brian Broom with the Clarion Ledger breaks down the House and Senate Bills on conservation funding.
Miss. House passes conservation legislation set to bring in millions of dollars
Wildlife Mississippi Coastal Program Coordinator Robert Smith speaks with David Elliot of WLOX on the historic legislation that can bring millions to the state for conservation.
Outdoors Stewardship Trust Fund RoundTable
Alex Littlejohn of The Nature Conservancy, Ed Penny of Ducks Unlimited, and James Cummings of Wildlife Mississippi join Ricky Mathews on SuperTalk Outdoors to talk about the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.
Alex Littlejohn explains conservation legislation with MPB
Alex Littlejohn, Director of the Mississippi Chapter of The Nature Conservancy sits down with Desare Frazier to discuss important legislation that could bring in millions to the state for conservation efforts.
WLBT explains HB 606 & HB 1064
Courtney Ann Jackson of WLBT breaks down important legislation that’s passing through the state Capital. She explains the two House bills that could create a conservation trust fund. She also points out key differences in the House and Senate versions of the bill.
“If you love the outdoors, you will love this fund.”
Ricky Mathews with SuperTalk Mississippi took time in his show to discuss the importance of a conservation trust fund for the state of Mississippi.
If you’re curious about what this trust is and how it will work for the state, dive into the first 5 minutes of this program to get a better understanding.
Two bills pass the House that could create conservation trust fund
The Mississippi House of Representatives passed historic legislation Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022 which paves the way for the creation of a conservation Trust Fund.
State Rep. Scott Bounds spoke with Y’all Politics about the bills and what they represent for the state.
If you missed The Nature Conservancy's Alex Littlejohn and Ducks Unlimited's Ed Penny on the Paul Gallo Show you can watch it here. Listen to the interview and find out why the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Coalition is working to secure dedicated conservation funding for our state.