| FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 9, 2025) — The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has selected Sen. Robin Webb, R-Grayson, to moderate a national panel discussion on modern wildlife conservation during its 2025 summit in Boston, MA, in August. The session will explore the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation (NAMWC)—a framework built on principles of sustainable use, public benefit, and science-based management. Widely regarded as the world’s most successful conservation approach, the model supports a $150 billion outdoor recreation economy and more than 480,000 American jobs. It continues to shape modern policymaking and is partly funded by federal programs that reinvest hunting and fishing-related taxes into state-level conservation efforts. A lifelong advocate for conservation and an avid sportswoman, Webb has long championed rural Kentucky’s natural resources and outdoor heritage. She currently serves on the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, the Senate Agriculture Committee, and the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee. “I’m honored to moderate this conversation and bring an Appalachian, conservation-minded perspective to the discussion,” Webb said. “As someone who grew up in the woods and waters of eastern Kentucky, I understand how important it is to protect our fish and wildlife, sustain our ecosystems, and support the local economies that depend on them and the families who enjoy the great traditions associated with it.” The panel is part of the Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment track at NCSL’s annual summit, which brings together lawmakers and policy leaders nationwide. NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves legislators and staff from states, commonwealths, and territories. It provides research, technical assistance, and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. It is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the federal system. ### Sen. Robin Webb, R-Grayson, represents the 18th Senate District, which includes Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lewis Counties. She serves as co-chair of the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force. She is a member of the Interim Joint Committees on Agriculture, Appropriations and Revenue, Families and Children, and Natural Resources and Energy. Webb is a liaison member of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary. Additionally, she serves on several statutory committees, including 2026-2028 Budget Preparation and Submission, Capital Projects and Bond Oversight, Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight, and as a non-voting ex officio member of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council. For a high-resolution JPEG file of Webb, please visit https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators Full Res Images/senate118.jpg Please visit Legislature.ky.gov for information on Senate Majority Caucus members, legislative committees, and additional resources. Lawmakers returned to Frankfort on Tuesday, June 3, to start the 2025 Interim. During this period, committees will meet to study policy issues, review implementation of recently passed legislation, and begin evaluating proposals for the 2026 Regular Session, which begins Tuesday, Jan. 6. The full 2025 Interim Calendar is available here. A weekly schedule with meeting times, topics, and agendas can be viewed at legislature.ky.gov/LegislativeCalendar. Live coverage of interim legislative meetings is available at KET.org/legislature and on the LRC YouTube channel. You can follow the Kentucky Senate Majority Caucus on X, Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky. For additional member information and press releases, visit KYSenateRepublicans.com. |
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