EASEMENT ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP

For project managers and conservation easement specialists
Easement Essentials Workshop

Photo by: Greg Kramos

JOIN OUR EVENT

Please join our team of conservation partners to learn the responsibilities of a project manager or easement specialist to complete a conservation easement. Regional experts will provide the basic information to identify the required documents, transactions, expenses, and stewardship activities plus how to manage partner and landowner expectations. A comparison of easement funding programs with application steps will be discussed. Day one will be a presentation of various project components followed by day two (optional) of field application.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Staff of conservation organizations and private individuals with a formal background in biology, range management, soil science, etc., who want to learn more about how to execute a project application for a conservation easement.

Day One: May 18th – 8:30am – 4:30pm (lunch provided)
Day Two: May 19th – 8:30am – 12:00pm Optional (classroom followed by a field visit)

Kansas Department of Agriculture
1320 Research Park Dr.
Manhattan, Kansas

TRAVEL AND HOTEL STIPEND

In an effort to cultivate and train potential, contract easement specialists across Kansas, a limited number of travel and hotel stipends are provided. Those with a formal background in wildlife biology, range management, soil science, etc., or another related field and whose workshop expenses are not reimbursed by an employer may apply. These stipends are on a first come, first serve basis and are limited. Please contact Lynn Gentine of Ranchland Trust of Kansas at lynn@kla.org or 785-817-1297 to learn more and request a stipend.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

A hotel block has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, Kansas, for May 18 and May 19 for $119/night plus tax. A reservation can be made for one or both nights. Reservations must be made by April 29, 2023, to receive the discounted room block rate.

Hotel Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mangigi-ranch-1539e691-5101-4915-9faa-b4dc3eaccab2/

REGISTER FOR FREE

Registration is free thanks to the generous support of PLJV-ConocoPhillips Capacity Grant, Ranchland Trust of Kansas, The Nature Conservancy, Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams, and The Conservation Fund.

Registration deadline is May 5, 2023. Register at: https://kaws.networkforgood.com/events/55730-conservation-easement-essentials-workshop