| Mine Permits | 5,780,664 | 5,521,016 | 5,493,600 | 4,514,900 | 4,634,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Reclamation and Enforcement | 15,720,218 | 15,214,072 | 15,695,400 | 14,566,700 | 14,898,100 |
| Abandoned Mine Lands | 13,790,150 | 14,890,376 | 40,022,700 | 39,542,000 | 39,965,700 |
| Mine Safety | 10,544,045 | 9,866,145 | 10,142,800 | 8,669,900 | 8,799,700 |
| Reclamation Guaranty Fund | 614,560 | 1,099,384 | 1,440,500 | 1,279,600 | 1,292,600 |
| Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Projects | 51,403,513 | 44,465,418 | 131,077,900 | 132,299,000 | 132,306,000 |
| Mine Safety Review Commission | 56,100 | 56,100 | 56,100 | 56,100 | 56,100 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | 142,714,016 | 133,440,622 | 253,906,000 | 242,025,800 | 243,866,200 |
The Department for Natural Resources' mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the Commonwealth's natural land resources.
The Department oversees activities and programs related to forestry, conservation, mining, and oil and gas. The Department, through its divisions and partnerships, provides technical assistance, educational programs, and funding to assist the general public, landowners, institutions, industries, and communities in conserving and sustaining Kentucky's natural resources. In addition, the Department is responsible for the inspection of timber harvests, mining operations, and oil and gas wells to ensure compliance with laws that protect the public, the environment, and Kentucky's coal miners.
The Governor's budget includes additional funding in the amount of $894,300 in fiscal year 2027 and $1,839,200 in fiscal year 2028 to fund a 2% salary increment in fiscal year 2027 and an additional 2% in fiscal year 2028. The General Fund portion is $536,600 and $1,103,500, respectively.