KCC Annual Meeting Speakers

The Kentucky Conservation Committee board is pleased to announce keynote speakers at the September 20, 2008 KCC annual meeting. 

The Honorable Rocky Adkins – House Majority Floor Leader will discuss his initiatives in HB1 and 2 to make Kentucky more energy efficient and more energy independent while protecting the environment.  Representative Rocky Adkins (D) represents House District 99: Boyd, Elliott, Lawrence and Rowan Counties.

The Honorable Robin Webb, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee and the prime sponsor of the legislation creating the Land Stewardships Task Force will discuss the work of the Task Force and the future of land conservation and stewardship in Kentucky.  Representative Robin L. Webb (D) represents House District 96: Carter and Lewis Counties.

The Honorable Joni Jenkins, Vice Chair of Labor & Industry Committee and Chair of the Licensing & Occupations Committee, and Chair of the Jefferson County Delegation will bring greetings and remarks on behalf of the Jefferson County Delegation. Representative Joni L. Jenkins (D) represents House District 44: part of Jefferson County.

The mission of the Kentucky Conservation Committee is to work for sustainable use of renewable natural resources, prudent use of non-renewable resources, conservation and preservation of critical and unique areas, and a healthful environment for all Kentuckians. We accomplish our mission by working with a coalition of environmental organizations and individuals to influence public environmental policy and legislation.

Blackacre State Nature Preserve will be the site of the KCC's annual meeting. The theme of the meeting will be “Conserve Kentucky,”  an initiative launched two years ago with a LRC sponsored task force, charged with studying:  “The Commonwealth's strategy for the protection of natural areas, farmlands, habitats and forests and produce recommendations for a comprehensive land stewardship and conservation program." www.lrc.ky.gov/Committee/Special/Conserv%20TF/home.htm.  The annual meeting will provide participants with an update of the Task Force's progress, solicit suggestions for the Task Force’s consideration, and involve them in discussions of where to go from here, regarding proposed legislation.

Annual Meeting Agenda

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