Legislative Priorities

Permitting Reform & Regulatory Certainty

ConservAmerica supports commonsense reforms that reduce unnecessary delays, improve regulatory certainty, and allow responsible infrastructure, conservation, and energy projects to move forward while maintaining strong environmental safeguards.

Our work includes support for legislation such as the SPEED Act, CERTAIN Act, FREE Act, and ESA Amendments Act, all of which seek to improve permitting timelines, reduce litigation risk, and modernize federal environmental review processes.

We believe conservation and economic growth are not mutually exclusive and that predictable permitting systems are essential for both environmental stewardship and American competitiveness.

Energy Innovation, AI, and Data Center Development

America’s growing demand for artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure presents new challenges and opportunities for conservation and energy policy. ConservAmerica is developing best practices for responsible data center and AI infrastructure development, focused on:

  • Reliable and affordable energy
  • Efficient permitting and siting
  • Resource management
  • Community engagement
  • Environmental stewardship

We support policies that encourage innovation while ensuring that local communities and natural resources remain protected.

Conservation, Public Lands, and America 250

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, ConservAmerica is working to elevate conservation as a core part of the American story.

Inspired by the conservation legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt, we support policies that strengthen public lands, expand outdoor access, improve stewardship, and celebrate America’s natural heritage.

Key areas of engagement include:

  • Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
  • Great American Outdoors Act implementation
  • National Parks
  • Forest management and wildfire mitigation
  • Outdoor recreation and access
  • America 250 conservation initiatives

Wildlife and Species Recovery

ConservAmerica supports practical, science-based approaches to wildlife conservation that improve outcomes for both species and communities.

We advocate for reforms that modernize implementation of environmental laws, promote habitat restoration, and encourage collaborative conservation efforts among states, landowners, sportsmen, and conservation organizations.

Our work includes engagement on Endangered Species Act modernization, State Wildlife Action Plans, fisheries management, and habitat conservation.

Ocean Restoration and Water Resources

Healthy oceans and waterways are critical to both environmental and economic prosperity.

ConservAmerica supports bipartisan efforts to advance ecosystem restoration, improve water quality, strengthen coastal resilience, and encourage innovative approaches to marine conservation.

Our work includes engagement on ocean restoration legislation, marine carbon removal research, and policies that support long-term ecosystem recovery.